Entries by POLARIS Laboratories

We’re at ConExpo!

What makes ConExpo different than all other trade shows? Size! With over 2,500,000 square feet of exhibition space, it can be difficult to find your way around. Don’t let that […]

Submit Your Samples Online

You’ve heard about sample submission.  You’ve heard about how easy the process is and how quickly your samples will make it out to the lab once logged into the system. […]

Why We Love What We Do

It’s Valentine’s Day and we can’t stop thinking about why we love what we do. Every day, our team works to improve your maintenance program, saving you time and money. […]

Extend Drains with Management Reports

Management reports matter. A POLARIS Laboratories® Technical Business Consultant (TBC) used his knowledge on customized reports to help a major oil company’s customer, VCNA Prairie Material, extend its drain intervals. […]

The Benefits of Fluid Analysis for OEMs

OEMs often use fluid analysis to enhance their product offerings. Partnering with an accredited laboratory, they can help their customers obtain the most value out of their equipment. Whether an […]

The Why, When and How of Diesel Fuel Testing

Diesel fuel testing is important for program health. This proactive maintenance approach can help you prevent engine failure, contamination and fuel dilution, among other types of equipment damage. Why should […]

Throwback to 1988

Flashback to 1988 when “Rain Man” first appeared on the silver screen and Ronald Reagan was serving his last full year as president. I was serving in the U.S. Army […]

Wall of Saves

One of the big focuses for the employees at POLARIS Laboratories® is, “Why do we do what we do?” The answer is easy. We save equipment.  We test oil, fuel […]

Understanding Maintenance Types

Reactive: Something just broke, we need to fix it. Preventive: Experts and manufacturers say something might break. We need to fix it when they say to fix it. Predictive: Our […]