Precision Ferrous Wear Debris Monitoring
Ferrous wear debris can indicate developing component damage before changes in vibration, noise, or operating performance become apparent. Particle Quantifier measurement detects disturbances created by ferromagnetic particles in a calibrated magnetic field and reports the result as a PQ Index. Because the method measures total ferrous debris regardless of particle shape and across a broad size range, it can reveal larger wear particles that may not be represented adequately through elemental analysis alone.
Torontech’s May newsletter reviews the ASTM D8184-compliant ToronPQI™ 1000, 2000, and 3000 for laboratory and field-based condition monitoring. The fixed-volume ToronPQI™ 1000 supports standardized routine measurements, while the ToronPQI™ 2000 accommodates variable sample volumes for oils, hydraulic fluids, and greases. The portable ToronPQI™ 3000 brings PQ measurement and onboard interpretation closer to production floors and remote assets. Data management and trend reporting help reliability teams follow changes over time and identify samples that require further investigation.
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