Why Choose Dynamic Imaging Over Traditional Methods?

Traditional particle counting methods, such as Light Obscuration, often fail to distinguish between contamination types. When cleanliness codes show in increase in particle counts, the user can’t easily identify the source, requiring an expert at an off-site lab. This means equipment down-time and lost money.

The PI Raptor system leverages Dynamic Image Analysis (DIA), providing detailed visual data along with all required reporting codes. This allows non-expert users to identify particle sources, differentiate between wear debris, soft contaminants, or even water droplets or air bubbles, and make faster, more informed maintenance decisions at the point of testing.  No expert required….No waiting for off-site lab results.

ISO 4406 reporting codes

Particle Classification to report on your wear particles. High-resolution pictures of all particles for each class serves as objective evidence of particles found.

Key Benefits:

• Portable On-Site Analysis: Designed for field and lab use, enabling rapid and accurate contamination assessment.
• Wide Particle Size Range: Measures particles from 1 µm to 300 µm.
• High-Resolution Imaging: Captures thumbnail images of each particle for source identificationfrom 1 µm to 300 µm.
• Real-Time Results: Obtain accurate information at the source to make immediate decisions.
• ASTM D7596-14 & ISO 21018-1 Compliance: Meets and exceeds oil particle shape classification standards.
• Reduces Downtime: Quick contamination detection & identification helps prevent unnecessary equipment downtime while waiting for detailed off-site lab results.

Applications in Fuel and Lubrication Analysis

• Hydraulic Fluids: Detect wear particles and assess fluid cleanliness.
• Diesel and Gasoline Fuels: Identify fuel contamination that can lead to injector wear or engine failure.
• Lubricating Oils: Monitor metal wear debris and contamination sources.
• Turbine Oils: Ensure fluid integrity in power generation systems.

Raptor vs. Light Obscuration

While Automated Particle Counters (APC’s) guided by the ISO 11171 calibration protocol remains an industry standard, it does not provide shape data or particle imagery. The Raptor offers a complementary solution, providing critical visual insights into contamination sources that traditional methods overlook. It aligns with the growing demand for more comprehensive fluid analysis, particularly as ISO 21018-1 recognizes the need for alternative testing technologies.

Optimized for Reliability Professionals and Fluid Analysts

The PI Raptor Portable is trusted by maintenance professionals, reliability engineers, and fluid analysts worldwide. Its easy-to-use interface and fast reporting capabilities make it an essential tool for proactive fluid management.  Portability allows for immediate particle contamination monitoring with accepted cleanliness reporting codes and thumbnail images of all measured particles allowing for a non-expert to identify the source of the contamination in the field.  No more waiting to send samples to an internal lab.