CMF provides a wider range of solutions and higher quality then routine oil flushes.
Reason for Performing a Flush |
Consequence of Not Flushing |
Routine Oil Flush |
Technical System Cleaning |
Oil Change due to out-of-spec oil |
Pollute new oil with contaminants |
X |
X |
Drydock maintenance or system rebuild |
Increased wear due to casting sand, weld slag, drill turnings, burrs, etc. |
X |
X |
Introduction of wrong lubricant |
Potential incompatibilities can produce a host of performance issues |
X |
X |
Oil Degradation |
Varnish, sludge, corrosion, flow restrictions & mechanical problems |
|
X |
Cooler failure or moisture contamination |
Pump cavitation, corrosion, impaired fluid & lubricating properties |
|
X |
Component Failure or Filter Collapse |
Release of large dirt particles creating a very abrasive environment |
|
X |