Engine Lubricants - APL

// Engine Lubricants

High Competence in Oil Testing

The testing of engine lubricants has been a fundamental part of the APL portfolio since the company was founded in 1989. Engine hardware and lubrication technologies have evolved over the years to become a complex, sophisticated system. The design and execution of appropriate tests requires a combination of skilled & experienced engineers, modern testing facilities and state-of-the-art measuring technologies – a combination which has been nurtured in Landau for more than 30 years.

Testing to Suit Every Need

From initial testing of innovative new compounds to product performance quantification, we have a test for every occasion.

Industry Standard Tests

The ACEA Sequences form the basis of many modern lubricant specifications which ensure the basic protection of engines. APL has always played a central role in the industry by offering every existing CEC engine test method in modern, accredited, referenced testing facilities.

OEM In-House Tests

The next level of performance is to prove a product is capable of fulfilling OEM requirements. OEM in-house tests are the means by which this is achieved and APL offer a wide range of test methods from various OEMs

Bespoke Projects

Fundamental research to support the development of innovative new products typically requires the development and utilisation of bespoke test cycles and methods, as well as state-of-the-art measurement technologies. Such techniques are also perfectly suited to differentiating high quality products for the purpose of successful marketing.

European Engine Tests

The proof of quality for products destined for markets which utilise the ACEA sequences is achieved by testing in standardised test methods. As a long-term member of the Coordinating European Council APL employees have always been very active in Test Development and Surveillance Groups.

Active participation in CEC Test Development as a leading laboratory
Activities in every available CEC engine testing method as operating lab
Officer roles in many working groups
Regular upload of reference data
Focus on high quality
Fully accredited to ISO9001 and ISO17025

What Sets APL Appart?

Fast Response

Quick reaction to new demands is critical

OEM-Contact

APL works very closely with leading automotive manufacturers to develop and implement appropriate test methods.

Latest Methods, Innovative Technology

Combining our own developments into comprehensive measuring systems. This enables us to generate a maximum of information in the shortest possible time.

Flexibility

Large number of highly sophisticated test stands for all types of engine and operation: Motorbike/PC/HD, petrol/Diesel/gas

Showing Initiative

APL is active in the entire automotive industry. We quickly recognise the need for new methods of testing and find suitable ways to derive tools and test methods. Behind the scenes we are constantly working on efficient ways to meet new challenges.

Internal Collaborations

Regular training and intensive communication as part of project work to bring the departments together. Whether e‑mobility, special measurement technology, hardware testing, application or even construction: the close cooperation of our teams enables us to react to requirements with a single phone call. You can‘t get more efficient than that.