Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500
A Ferrous Wear Meter helps maintenance teams track ferromagnetic wear debris in used oil so abnormal wear trends show up early. Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500 is a compact, field-ready meter designed to measure metal particle content (ppm) from a small oil sample, with results shown on-screen in seconds.
ToronFWM™ 2500 is designed to detect metal particles in oil samples taken from cylinder friction oil and similar in-service lubricants. The method uses a standard 5 mL test tube placed into the instrument, then the meter displays the metal content (ppm) in under 2 seconds.
This unit is positioned for onboard or remote use where full lab testing is not practical. It is described as a precision magnetometer for field applications, supporting quick checks during routine sampling rounds.
Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500 Application
- Machine system wear monitoring: Use routine ppm readings to trend wear over time. A rising trend can indicate an abnormal wear rate and trigger follow-up diagnostics before damage spreads.
- Evaluation of lubricating oil for machine systems: Support oil condition monitoring programs with a fast ferromagnetic debris indicator. Trending results alongside hours, load, and oil change history helps maintenance planning.
- Evaluation of ferromagnetic debris in gearboxes: Gear and bearing wear can release ferromagnetic particles that respond well to magnetometry-based checks. A spike in results can signal the need for deeper testing such as microscopy or ferrography.
- Residual assessment of bearing lubricating oils: After maintenance or corrective actions, repeated checks help confirm whether debris levels are stabilizing. This supports decisions on inspection timing and return-to-service confidence.
Standards
- ASTM D8120: Quantitative determination of ferrous debris using magnetometer-based measurement.
Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500 Key Features
- Fast, simple ppm measurement
- Insert a 5 mL test tube into the instrument and read the ppm result on-screen in less than 2 seconds.
- Ferromagnetic detection method
- Uses a ferromagnetic method suitable for screening and trending wear debris in lubricating oil samples.
- Field-ready portability
- Compact build and low weight support onboard and remote-site testing when lab access is limited.
- Practical resolution for trending
- 5 ppm display resolution supports trend monitoring where changes over time matter more than single-point readings.
- Repeatability aligned to routine monitoring
- Repeatability is listed as ±10 ppm (0–1000 ppm) and ±20 ppm (>1001 ppm), supporting consistent trend tracking.
- Power adapters for common regions
- 24 V DC supply is listed with UK, EU, and US power adapters for flexible deployment.
Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500 Technical Specification
| Specification | Basic Ferrous Wear Meter – ToronFWM™ 2500 |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 0–2500 ppm |
| Detection method | Ferromagnetic method |
| Display resolution | 5 ppm |
| Repeatability | ±10 ppm (0–1000 ppm); ±20 ppm (>1001 ppm) |
| Test time | < 3 seconds per sample (ppm display noted < 2 seconds) |
| Sample container | Standard 5 mL test tube |
| Operating temperature | 5 °C to 40 °C |
| Power | 24 V DC; adapters for UK/EU/US |
| Dimensions (W × L × H) | 220 × 220 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |