Industrial & Commercial Laboratory

Solutions through Science and Service

Industrial & Commercial Chemical Analysis Laboratory
Applied Chemistry for Manufacturing Processes
Hands-on support directly on the plant floor and in the laboratory
Technical resource for engineers, plant management, and product manufacturers
Specialized in Automotive, Aerospace, and Agricultural equipment
Actionable answers and direction for unusual chemical challenges
Enabling your team to make decisions based on empirical data

Oakland Chemical Laboratory & Facility 398 South St, Rochester, MI 48307 • (248) 599-2986

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Capabilities & Consulting

What We Do

We provide world-class laboratory testing, chemical consulting, and engineering root-cause analysis to help manufacturing teams make confident, data-driven decisions.

Comprehensive Lab Analysis

Detailed Technical Reports

Alternative Solutions

Quality Improvements

Cost Savings Audits

Implementation Support

Engineering Training

Root Cause Analysis

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Laboratory & Engineering

Technical Services & Analytical Tools

Combining deep chemical expertise with state-of-the-art diagnostic instrumentation to deliver fast, actionable root-cause findings.

Technical Services

Analysis & Problem Solving

Deposit Analysis

Fluid Analysis

Root Cause Failure Analysis

Relative Lubricity Assessment

Corrosion Testing

Water Treatment Testing & Analysis

Product Performance Evaluation

Cost Savings Identification

Training

Control Plan Development

Work Instruction Development

Sales Support

Chemical Applications & Products

Metal Working Fluids

Metal Forming Fluids

Corrosion Inhibitors

Industrial Cleaners

Specialty Lubricants

Rust Preventatives

Water Treatment

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Tools & Analytical Instrumentation

Spectroscopy & Microscopy

SEM-EDX with X-Ray Detector

Energy-Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS)

Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTIR)

Vis and Near-IR Spectrometer

Optical & Digital Microscopes

BOD and COD Testing

Mechanical & Simulation Testing

Tapping Torque Testing Machine

4-Ball Testing Machine

Draw Bead Simulator

Humidity Cabinet

Dynamic Foam Testers

Spray & Ultrasonic Washers

Laboratory Infrastructure & Methods

Incubator

Solids Separation

Millipore Testing

Additional Equipment & Labware

Fully Stocked Laboratory

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Proven Results

Real-World Engineering Case Studies

Explore how Oakland Chemical investigates complex industrial chemical challenges to deliver lasting solutions that reduce scrap and downtime.

Assembly Equipment

Sticky buildup causing downtime on assembly equipment identified and problem resolved

Tool changers on a transmission test stand were faulting due to an unknown, sticky contaminant residue. Oakland Chemical assisted in the tear-down and inspection of the spindles, took samples, and performed chemical analysis to identify the root cause.

Oil incompatibility from an upstream operation was identified and assistance was given to select proper oil for that application.

Outcome: Machine downtime eliminated

Pitting on Nitride Treated Cylinder Rods

Heat Treatment

Pitting on cylinder rods post nitride heat treatment was causing high scrap rates

Severe, but sporadic pitting on polished cylinder rods post nitride heat treatment was causing high scrap rates. The coolant being used in the upstream polishing process was being blamed.

Oakland Chemical was commissioned to determine if this was the cause. Samples were analyzed and it was determined the atmosphere seal on the furnace was the true root cause. After seal replacement, the problem was resolved, eliminating scrap—it wasn't the coolant after all.

Outcome: Scrap eliminated, upstream coolant exonerated

Thermal Processing

Glazing in furnace was causing $millions of damage, high scrap, and early failure

A glass-like deposit was forming inside an industrial heat-treating furnace, leading to increased scrap rates and premature furnace failure. Oakland Chemical was commissioned to determine the root cause and engineer an immediate fix.

Onsite investigation was performed, process evaluated, and laboratory analysis conducted. The root cause was determined to be improper curing of an upstream boron-based carburizing stop-off. Short and long-term chemical fixes were implemented.

Outcome: Millions in asset damage averted

Aerospace Machining

Rust inside aerospace manufacturer's machines drove a project to replace coolant

By reproducing the failure mode in the lab, it was determined that the incumbent coolant was not adequately protecting the machines. Oakland Chemical led a project to identify the optimal product for this application.

A team comprising managers, engineers, union members, and operators identified laboratory and plant KPIs. Data-driven product selection eliminated machine rust, reduced residue, improved tool life, and enabled fluid recycling.

Outcome: Rust eliminated, tool life improved & recycling enabled

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Email Inquiries

customer.service@oaklandchemical.com

Phone Support

(248) 599-2986

Laboratory & Facility

398 South St, Rochester, MI 48307