DIP SLIDE TESTING

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Ensure Optimal Fluid Performance with Dip Slide Testing

At Fluid Solve, we offer dip slide testing as a critical part of our comprehensive fluid management service. This simple and effective method allows quick microbiological analysis of water-soluble cutting fluids.

Our dip slide testing service includes taking a sample, incubation, analysis of bacterial growth, and a report with recommendations for corrective actions, all in line with HSE regulations to help you monitor and control bacterial levels to ensure optimal fluid performance and minimise health and safety risks.

Dip slide testing of every water-soluble fluid system to include:

Sample taking.
Incubation for 48 hours.
Bacteria count / growth reading.
Analysis of results.
Electronic reporting for each machine.
Visual management & Trend analysis.
Photographic record of all results testing positive
Recommendations on corrective actions.
Controlled use of biocides to sterilise each system
Recommend tank side additives if required.
Ensure correct use of Machine tool cleaning chemicals.
Metalworking fluid control charts on all systems.
Product identification labels.
Monthly audit of machine control charts.
Report on Fluid Condition and recommended corrective actions.
Operator awareness training.

Why use Fluid Solve Ltd?

Fluid Solve propose a weekly site visit to monitor bacteria levels, concentration and PH in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines MW02 & MW05.

In order for your business to comply with HSE requirements MW05 – Managing sumps and bacterial contamination.

Fluid Solve will visit your site at an agreed frequency to carry out a range of agreed activities.

Fluid Solve will support your business and help overcome the following issues:

Full compliance with HSE & internal company audits.
Monitor & Control bacteria within machine sumps.
Monitor all concentration and PH levels.
Improved visual management at each machine.
Improved process controls.
Provide auditable Health and Safety records.

USEFUL DOWNLOADS FROM THE HSE

By using Fluid Solve you automatically receive the following benefits:

Independent company audit for the HSE compliance of your on-site metalworking fluids.
Fluid Maintenance Engineer, fully trained in all quoted fluid management activities.
Fluid Solve, Aerospace and Ministry of Defence compliant.
Fluid Solve flexibility, able to support any additional requirements.
Over fifty-five years of team experience in Fluid Management Activities.
Fluid Management experience with Jaguar, Land Rover, GKN, B/E Aerospace, Timken UK, EDF Energy, Schneider Electric, Eley, Babcock International and many others.
Access to UKAS accredited laboratory.
We see the Fluid Maintenance Engineer’s role as being the focal point and main driver behind this fluid management service.