Ferrograph
Ferrograph
A Ferrograph is a specialized instrument or integrated analysis platform used to isolate, examine, measure, and interpret wear particles found in in-service lubricants. During the ferrography process, wear debris is extracted from oil samples and prepared for visual or quantitative assessment, helping analysts evaluate wear severity, particle characteristics, contamination levels, and overall machine health. This makes ferrography an essential technique for predictive maintenance, lubricant condition assessment, and machinery reliability programs.
The QualiFGâ„¢ product family is developed to support the complete ferrography process instead of addressing only one stage of analysis. The lineup includes dual analytical ferrogram preparation systems, high-speed dual-channel ferrogram generation, laboratory ferrograph solutions, direct-reading screening instruments, ferrograph microscopy platforms, image-analysis software, and portable field-ready analyzers. Together, these solutions support sample preparation, quantitative screening, microscopic examination, digital evaluation, and onsite wear monitoring.
This series is ideal for oil analysis laboratories, maintenance teams, reliability engineers, and condition-monitoring operations working with lubricated equipment across transportation, steel and heavy industry, power generation, marine applications, and industrial rotating assets. Across the portfolio, the emphasis remains on earlier wear identification, improved particle assessment, and more consistent reporting.
Product Lineup
1. Dual Analytical Ferrograph – QualiFG™ 1000
QualiFGâ„¢ 1000 is a laboratory ferrograph designed for dual-channel ferrogram preparation from used lubricants. It supports automatic, semi-automatic, and manual operation modes while preparing two ferrograms simultaneously to improve testing capacity. The system provides controlled magnetic separation and produces ferrograms ready for microscopic evaluation.
2. Laboratory Dual Analysis Ferrograph – QualiFG™ 2000
QualiFGâ„¢ 2000 is a dual-channel ferrograph developed for wear-particle separation and ferrogram preparation from lubricating and hydraulic oils. Features such as synchronized dual-channel processing, automatic and semi-automatic operation, adjustable sample flow, and integrated waste management support efficient routine ferrography with repeatable output and reduced operator intervention.
3. Fast Dual Analysis Ferrograph – QualiFG™ 3000
QualiFGâ„¢ 3000 is a high-speed dual-channel ferrograph created for in-service lubricating and hydraulic oils. It delivers rapid ferrogram preparation through automated operation and high-gradient magnetic separation, producing dual ferrograms in under 20 minutes. It is suited for laboratories requiring faster analysis cycles while maintaining detailed wear interpretation capabilities.
4. Laboratory Ferrograph – QualiFG™ Lab
QualiFGâ„¢ Lab is a bench-top ferrograph built around a manual thistle-tube and gravity-fed preparation process. Designed for repeatable wear-debris evaluation, it operates with low sample volumes and reduced solvent consumption without requiring external compressed gas. This configuration supports routine analytical ferrography and microscopic examination.
5. Direct Reading Ferrograph – QualiFG™ DRF
QualiFGâ„¢ DRF is a quantitative ferrograph developed for rapid screening of ferromagnetic wear particles in used oils. Through magnetic-gradient separation and optical measurement, it delivers quick numerical wear indicators, making it valuable as an initial screening solution before advanced analytical ferrography or microscopic assessment.
6. Ferrograph Microscope – QualiFG™ Micro
QualiFGâ„¢ Micro is a dedicated microscope platform for ferrogram examination, wear-particle classification, and image-supported reporting. It features an infinite optical system with magnification ranging from 50X to 1000X, combined with brightfield and darkfield objectives and both reflected and transmitted illumination for detailed analysis and documentation.
7. Ferrograph Analysis Software – QualiFG™ FAS
QualiFGâ„¢ FAS is an integrated software platform developed for image capture, wear-particle recognition, and analytical interpretation. Compatible with dual-analysis ferrographs, dual-rotary ferrographs, and thistle-tube systems, it supports real-time acquisition, AI-powered recognition capabilities, and reporting functions that improve consistency across ferrograph interpretation workflows.
8. Portable Ferrograph Analyzer – QualiFG™ Port
QualiFGâ„¢ Port is a compact, field-ready ferrograph designed for fast assessment of ferromagnetic wear particles in lubricating oils. Combining electromagnetic particle collection with image-recognition technology, it supports trend tracking, wear classification, and report generation directly at the inspection location for quicker maintenance decisions.
Why Choose the QualiFGâ„¢ Series for Ferrograph Instruments?
Complete Ferrography Solution
QualiFGâ„¢ extends beyond a single instrument category by covering ferrogram preparation, direct-reading analysis, microscopy, software-driven interpretation, and portable field evaluation. This creates a connected ferrography workflow within one coordinated product family.
Laboratory and Field Flexibility
The lineup includes laboratory ferrographs, rapid screening systems, microscope platforms, advanced software, and portable analyzers, allowing teams to select the right configuration for centralized testing, production-floor evaluation, or field inspections.
Stronger Predictive Maintenance Support
The QualiFGâ„¢ series helps maintenance programs identify abnormal wear earlier, classify wear mechanisms more accurately, and support maintenance planning with clearer analytical insight. Whether the requirement is rapid quantitative assessment or detailed microscopic interpretation, the portfolio supports data-driven reliability practices.
Broad Industrial Compatibility
The QualiFGâ„¢ range is positioned for transportation, steel and heavy manufacturing, electric power, marine operations, and industrial rotating equipment, making it suitable across diverse machinery environments and lubrication applications.
Scalable Growth Path
Organizations can expand capabilities progressively—from direct-reading wear screening to laboratory ferrogram preparation, advanced microscopy review, and software-guided interpretation—creating a flexible path for future analytical requirements.
Greater Consistency in Wear Analysis
Across the series, the focus remains on repeatable particle separation, clear ferrogram presentation, standardized interpretation, and streamlined reporting. Dual-channel systems increase productivity, microscope platforms strengthen identification, software enhances classification, and portable analyzers accelerate field response—creating more reliable and actionable ferrography results.
