Analytical Ferrograph

T2FM stands for Thistle Tube Ferrogram Maker. The heart of the new T2FM is the glass thistle tube. The name comes from its unique shape resembling the thistle plant. The glass thistle tube provides a constant and efficient flow of sample onto the substrate. The sample, after dilution, is poured directly into the top oft he thistle tube. In seconds, the sample begins flowing across the ferrogram. The diameter and length of the capillary section of the thistle tube control the flow rate onto the ferrogram.

The T2FM plays a key role in oil analysis programs. It separates and concentrates wear and contaminant particles for microscopic examination. Particle size, surface characteristics and composition are then used to determine wear modes inside a machine so that maintenance recommendations can be made.

Key features of the T2FM are:

* Efficient separation of wear and contaminant particles from fluid samples
* Rapid preparation of ferrogram
* No deformation of particles
* Separates particles up to 800 um in size
* Lower cost per sample
* Uses fewer consumables
* Achieves cleaner rinses
* Easy to operate