Ensuring Product Reliability Between Regulations and Technical Innovation
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Quality control is a cornerstone in the production and distribution of lubricants and industrial chemical products. The adoption of internationally recognized standards such as ASTM ensures uniformity and reliability, but it does not always fully meet the specific needs of individual clients. This is where the development of customized specifications becomes essential, combining regulatory compliance with performance and real operational requirements.
The role of international standards
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards are among the most widely recognized and shared benchmarks for defining testing methodologies and quality criteria across industrial sectors. Constantly updated, these standards ensure that laboratory tests are conducted using consistent procedures that are globally comparable, minimizing errors and increasing the reliability of results.
In the lubricant sector, for example, tests such as ASTM D445 – Determination of Kinematic Viscosity and ASTM D2896 – Total Base Number are essential parameters for certifying product performance and ensuring compliance with both current regulations and market demands.
From standards to tailored requirements
While international standards provide a solid foundation, industrial clients often require an additional level of customization. Sectors such as automotive, energy, or advanced mechanics may demand stricter parameters or additional tests to verify specific characteristics: for instance, oxidation resistance under extreme conditions, compatibility with innovative materials, or long-term thermal stability.
In these cases, laboratories must be able to integrate ASTM standards with customized testing protocols, developed in close collaboration with the client. This step is crucial to transform regulatory compliance into a tangible guarantee of operational performance, fully aligned with the intended application context.
The importance of the laboratory and quality control
The testing laboratory thus becomes the heart of the value chain: not just a space for verifying technical parameters, but a true hub of applied research capable of anticipating issues and proposing improvements. Through quality control, deviations from expected values can be detected early in the production process, reducing the risk of defects and ensuring a consistent and reliable final product.
Traceability of tests, repeatability of results, and the use of advanced instrumentation are key factors that strengthen customer trust and foster long-term relationships. Moreover, a structured approach to quality control allows faster adaptation to regulatory changes – such as those introduced by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – and to the growing demands for sustainability and safety.
Iglom’s approach
For Iglom, laboratory and quality control represent not just a technical requirement, but a true strategic asset. The company ensures accurate verification processes based on international standards and adaptable to each client’s specific needs, with the goal of delivering consistently reliable and compliant products. This approach reflects Iglom’s commitment to combining scientific rigor, operational flexibility, and a focus on the final outcome.
