Petroleum Testing Equipment Suppliers Worldwide
Since 1930

L-K Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of oil centrifuges and related petroleum sampling and measuring equipment for the crude oil/petroleum, petrochemical, hydrocarbon, agriculture, food processing and medical industries. Our most common equipment includes portable and laboratory oil centrifuges, sample heaters, glass centrifuge tubes, glass thermometers, glass hydrometers, gaging tapes and oil thiefs.

Our original Melton Oil Centrifuge was first manufactured in 1957 and became the basis for ASTM standards still relevant today. Each L-K product conforms to ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) and API (American Petroleum Institute) standards.

Our motto is “Demand a Higher Standard”. We strive daily to design, build and maintain products to the highest standards possible. We manufactured the first Class I, Division 2 certified laboratory centrifuge. This classification ensures safe operation in hazardous locations. With the acquisition of Miller-Weber of Texas and relocation of the ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, we now calibrate glassware and equipment in-house.

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  • 27%

    Staff with engineering backgrounds.

    To design the best oil testing equipment for the petrochemical industry, technical expertise is required. From our production team to our CEO, everyone in our organization contributes to our “team engineering” approach.

  • 1930

    Year L-K was founded.

    Since our formation nearly 90 years ago, the company has evolved from originally manufacturing pumps and valves to serving a much wider array of petroleum and laboratory customers. As we move forward, the company will continue to build on its rich history and look for opportunities to grow.

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    New Technology Platforms

    Innovation is at the heart of what we do. In 2017, the company pioneered two new online platforms which will bring more traceability and quality to customers. 2018 will allow us to build on this momentum and help us to continue bringing the best oil testing equipment to the industry.

  • 22

    Number of Class I, Division 2 products offered by L-K.

    L-K Industries offers a full range of ETL listed, Class I, Division 2 certified and CSA-approved equipment for basic sediment and water (BS&W) testing. When you put your trust in L-K for CID2 equipment, rest assured that you’re getting the best in the industry.

Standards We Follow

  • API

    API MPMS Chapter 10.4

    Determination of Water and/or Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure).

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  • ASTM

    Standard ASTM D4007

    Standard Guide for Sediment and Water Determination in Crude Oil - Active Standard ASTM D4007.

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    Class I, Division 2

    Intertek is the industry leader with over 38,000 people in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries.

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    ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation (Miller-Weber of Texas)

    General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

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