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Fuel, lube and hydraulic oils are crucial fluids in operating nearly all types of engines.  Regular oil analysis is a key proactive maintenance method to promptly detect any off-specification issues (degradation of oil quality or abnormal wear) or changes in the oil condition (oil contamination) before an actual problem occurs.

 

Since its founding, Martechnic®’s dedication has been to provide engineers and users with equipment and management solutions to conduct continuous preventive and condition-based maintenance. A small family-owned business has an excellent expertise in oil quality management relying on the combination of tradition and innovation.

 

Martechnic® was established on 10 March, 1997 under the leadership and management of a former ship engineer Ingo Herholdt. Owning to his previous experience and a strong work ethic, the company has succeeded to secure its international recognition and a solid niche market position of technical solutions for condition monitoring of fuel, lube and hydraulic oil. For over 25 years the company has been designing and developing innovative technical solutions to assist engineers in effectively and safely running of various engine types, and thereby to reduce cost, to protect the environment, to save precious resources and to support sustainable development.

 

The current Managing Director of Martechnic® Frank Herholdt joined his father’s business, eventually taking over the lead role and providing new impetus for the company’s development. Under his supervision, Martechnic® has started to deal intensively with the topic of on-site assessment of engine coolant quality and designed a ground-breaking, patent pending testing equipment for chemical-free analysis of engine coolant. Among the latest projects of the company is also urea concentration in marine diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) AUS 40.

 

Martechnic® offers its customers a wide range of high-quality, made-in-Germany products in different categories as described below.

 

Oil Test Kits for On-Site Condition Monitoring and Trend Analysis

 

Martechnic®‘s oil analysis equipment enables users to routinely measure, monitor and analyse crucial oil parameters of fuel, lube and hydraulic fluids promptly and directly on site. The tests are easy to perform and provide operators with independency and re-assurance not achievable by external laboratory analysis alone.  Quick and accurate test results and their direct assessment allows adequate preventive maintenance actions to fix minor problems and to avoid costly machinery damages and unplanned downtimes. Oil trend analysis with Martechnic®‘s test kits provides possibility to efficiently plan on necessary maintenance time and to extend the maintenance intervals.

 

Oil Sampling Equipment to Obtain Representative Samples

 

As any results gained either in laboratory or by on-site testing always depend on the oil sample drawn, Martechnic® offers suitable oil sampling equipment to obtain representative samples, so that the efforts invested in maintenance can pay off. The company’s products include drip samplers and cubitainers for obtaining representative MARPOL fuel oil samples and various sample bottles for fuel, lube and hydraulic oil. All the equipment is completed with a tamper-evident technology for effective protection from any external contamination.

 

Intelligent Sensors for Real-Time Continuous Oil Condition Analysis

 

Oil analysis with intelligent sensor technology of MT MODULAR MONITORING SYSTEM enables continuous condition monitoring and real-time data on specific oil parameters. Automatic early-warning system of the sensors provides for immediate identification of any occurring changes in the oil condition. So relatively small issues can be efficiently tackled at the pre-alarm level during the uninterrupted operation process of machinery. 

 

Engine Coolant Testing: Sustainable Shift to Non-Chemical Analysis

 

Martechnic® has developed innovative test equipment MT COOLANT CHECK for routine engine coolant quality assessment with chemical-free, environmentally friendly and sustainable measurement method. The patent pending technical solution simplifies the testing process by replacing multiple individual tests with just one single measurement through a single coolant sample in a simulated cooling system. The test results are delivered in just ca. 20 minutes. All the evaluation is carried out fully automatically with precise dosing recommendations when needed.

The MT COOLANT CHECK is the winner of the Environmental Category in the 2024 and the Innovation Category in the 2023 of the Ship Technology Excellence Awards.

 

Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems: Efficient and Eco-Friendly Solution

 

Martechnic® offers environmentally friendly ultrasonic cleaning technology to provide gentle and efficient cleaning of heavily fouled machine parts with difficult-to-reach areas.

 

Our Global Network

 

Applications where Martechnic®‘s equipment is in use are manifold, yet especially in places where engineers can rely only on their equipment and expertise alone. Among Martechnic®‘s customers are shipping companies, navies, power plants, oil companies, process industries, railways, mining and construction companies, and others.

 

Martechnic®’s daily commitment is to meet customers’ requirements with fast and individual response, application specific solutions, and efficient order processing. A global network of Martechnic®’s partner companies provides for 24-hour customer service and worldwide delivery.