Particle Counting Systems

Through Spectro Scientific, Atlasco supplies particle counting systems that help maintenance teams measure oil cleanliness and detect solid contamination in lubricants and hydraulic fluids.

Oil Cleanliness Measurement for Contamination Control

Particle counting supports contamination control by identifying whether oil cleanliness is within acceptable limits for sensitive components such as servo valves, bearings, turbines, hydraulic systems, and gearboxes.

Particle Measurement Matched to Cleanliness Targets

Particle counter selection depends on fluid type, cleanliness code requirements, particle size range, test frequency, reporting standards, and whether the system must also detect wear debris or ferrous particles.

Through Atlasco, customers can select the suitable Spectro Scientific particle counting system according to their contamination control and reliability requirements.

Why Particle Counting Matters

Particles in oil are a major cause of machinery wear. Measuring particles helps teams understand whether contamination is increasing, whether filtration is effective, and whether equipment is operating within safe cleanliness limits.

• Oil cleanliness measurement
• Contamination trend monitoring
• Support for filtration effectiveness checks
• Protection for hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Early warning of abnormal particle generation
• Better maintenance planning

The Value of Cleanliness Trending

A single particle count gives a snapshot, but trending particle data shows whether contamination is stable, improving, or worsening. This helps reliability teams decide when to filter, inspect, or investigate equipment.

Spectro Scientific notes that newer technologies such as LaserNet Fines can count particles and report cleanliness while providing additional detail to understand where particles may be coming from.

Performance Range & Particle Analysis Coverage

The LaserNet Fines Q200 Series was introduced as a platform that combines particle counting, wear particle classification, and ferrous monitoring in one scalable package.

• Particle counters
• Particle size and count analysis
• ISO cleanliness reporting support
• Wear particle classification
• Ferrous particle monitoring
• Contamination trend analysis
• Oil cleanliness monitoring
• Predictive maintenance support

Particle Count or Wear Classification — Built Around Diagnostic Needs

Particle counting is used to measure contamination level and cleanliness.

Wear particle classification adds diagnostic value by helping identify the type and severity of machine wear.

For critical assets, combining both gives a stronger view of oil cleanliness and mechanical condition.

Designed for Cleanliness, Insight & Serviceability

• Automated particle counting
• Wear particle classification
• Ferrous particle monitoring
• Cleanliness trend reporting
• Predictive maintenance support
• Suitable for hydraulic and lubricant applications
• Integration with oil analysis programs

Built for Industrial Applications

• Hydraulic systems
• Turbines
• Gearboxes
• Compressors
• Filtered lubrication systems
• Servo valve systems
• Industrial machinery
• Power generation assets
• Critical rotating equipment

Atlasco Lifecycle Support

Atlasco helps customers select the right Spectro Scientific particle counting system, define cleanliness targets, support commissioning, train users, and maintain the instrument for reliable operation.

The result is a fluid analysis solution built for oil cleanliness control, contamination trending, and earlier maintenance action.