ALS places a strong emphasis on quality throughout all operations and in all locations. Customers are supplied the reliable information they need to make knowledgeable decisions to maximize equipment reliability and reduce operating costs. Our facilities go to great lengths to ensure quality results, including:
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instruments and methods that are checked and calibrated daily (in most cases, several times a day)
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well-trained staff who conduct testing and analysis, with skill levels kept current on technology used
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external checks with outside organizations to ensure accurate and consistent test results
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industry-recognized test methods and instrumentation
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proficiency testing round robins from ASTM, lubricant manufacturers, and OEMs
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test results and instrument calibration traceable to certified standard reference materials
Senior management actively participates in the quality process and coordinates global requirements with local laboratory management. Laboratories are ISO 17025 accredited, NATA accredited, or follow accreditation guidelines as part of their Quality Management Systems. All of our labs conform to the same standards, regardless of their formal certification.
Our trained diagnosticians work closely with OEMs, lubricant suppliers, and end users to provide relevant and current equipment limits for wear, contamination, and product condemning limits. We take pride in having STLE Certified Lubrication Specialists (CLS) and Oil Condition Monitoring Analyst (OMA) employee certifications at all levels, from senior management to local laboratory staff.
