Innovative lubricant testing solutions to be showcased at Gulf Coast Conference

Savant Group members, Savant Labs and Tannas Co., will showcase their latest innovations in lubricant and fluid performance testing at this year’s Gulf Coast Conference (GCC) in Galveston, TX, this October. Focusing on the rapidly evolving needs of hybrid and electric vehicle technologies, the companies will highlight their state-of-the-art instrumentation, quick turnaround testing services, and pioneering methodologies that continue to shape the industry.

Savant Labs brings to GCC an impressive portfolio of analytical technologies, ranging from conductive deposit and corrosion analysis to a wide range of standard and customised lubricant evaluations. Complementing this, Tannas Co. also specialises in the development of advanced laboratory instrumentation, enabling users to conduct high-level testing capabilities in-house.

Among the key technologies on display will be the TanEV Conductive Deposit Test (CDT™), ASTM D8544, developed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicle lubricants. This method assesses the likelihood of lubricants forming conductive deposits on copper motor windings, connectors, and other electrical components at high temperatures. Another highlight will be the TanEV Wire Corrosion Test (WCT™), ASTM under development, a fully energised procedure operating at up to 150°C. The test monitors changes in circuit conductance over 72 hours, linking resistance variation with the extent of corrosion. A range of metallic materials can be tested using this method.

Savant will also showcase the Quantum™ Pro Oxidation Tester (ASTM D2272 & D2112), which measures oxidation stability by exposing samples to oxygen in a stainless-steel pressure chamber under controlled temperature and pressure conditions. The pressure changes indicate antioxidant depletion and signal the test’s completion. Additionally, visitors will see the TBS™ 3000 HTHS Tapered Bearing Simulator Viscometer (ASTM D4683, D6616, CEC L-36-90), a high-temperature, high-shear rotational viscometer that evaluates a fluid’s thin-film performance under dynamic conditions. This instrument provides highly precise viscosity measurements for both fresh and used fluids across a range of temperatures and shear rates.

Beyond the exhibition, Savant Group will co-host a customer appreciation evening with CFR Engines Inc. on October 14th at the Galveston Railroad Museum, providing an opportunity for networking and informal discussion in a unique and relaxing setting.