Restore system cleanliness and keep contamination from returning
DFS manages the fluid, reservoir cleaning, filtration and verification needed to return contaminated systems to safe, reliable service.
Oil Analysis • Filtration & Reclamation • System Cleaning • STLE-Certified Reliability Support
Remove the contamination
before it causes another problem.
Even with effective filtration, contaminants can settle at the bottom of reservoirs and re-enter the system later.
DFS provides turnkey service during planned maintenance or emergency response when immediate action is required.
System service may be needed when:
Contamination can return to the system.
Sludge, debris, water and varnish can settle in reservoirs and re-enter the system long after filtration is complete.
Contamination is often left behind during routine service.
Planned maintenance, initial fills and lubricant change-outs are opportunities to remove hidden contamination before it creates new problems.
Equipment failures leave contamination behind.
Pump failures and emergency contamination events often require more than replacing damaged components before the system can safely return to service.
One team to manage the entire process.
DFS coordinates the services needed to clean the reservoir, restore the fluid and prepare the system to return to operation.
MANAGE THE FLUID
- System pump-out
- Temporary oil storage
- Disposal coordination when required
CLEAN & RESTORE
- Confined-space entry for reservoir cleaning
- Sludge and debris removal
- Centrifugation
- Dialysis filtration
- Vacuum dehydration
- Varnish mitigation
REFILL & VERIFY
- Initial-fill filtration
- Filtering reclaimed or new oil into the system
- Sampling and cleanliness verification
- Filtration to the target ISO 4406 cleanliness code
A coordinated process designed around your equipment and schedule
Plan
DFS reviews the system, service requirements, outage schedule and necessary safety procedures.
Remove and clean
The fluid is pumped out and managed while the reservoir is cleaned and accumulated debris is removed.
Repair and restore
The cleaned system is made accessible for any necessary repairs. The oil is then restored, replaced or filtered back into the system.
Verify and document
DFS samples the fluid, confirms the results and provides documentation, including before-and-after photos, showing the work completed.
Safety and documentation
built into the job
Know what was found, what was done and how the system was returned. System service can include:
Before-and-after photography
Collection of debris for root-cause analysis
Fluid sampling and independent laboratory results
A detailed service report
Confined-space entry procedures performed in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements
This documentation gives maintenance teams a clearer record of the system’s condition and the corrective work completed.
System service or custom flushing services?
The right approach depends on where the contamination is located
SYSTEM SERVICE
Primarily restores the reservoir, fluid and immediate system cleanliness through pump-out, cleaning, filtration and dehydration. Best suited for:
Reservoir sludge and debris
Water-contaminated fluid
Varnish buildup
Planned maintenance
Initial fills and fluid change-outs
CUSTOM FLUSHING SERVICES
Uses engineered turbulent flow to remove widespread debris and contamination from piping and the full lubrication system. Best suited for:
New system commissioning
Major equipment failure
Construction or maintenance debris
Contamination throughout system piping
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Return your system to cleaner, more reliable operation.
Whether you are planning an outage or responding to an unexpected problem, DFS can coordinate the work needed to clean, restore and verify your system.
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