Innovative Cold Property Testing Solutions for Fuels and Materials
Orbis is a specialized manufacturer of laboratory instruments focused on the measurement of low-temperature and cold flow properties of fuels, oils, and related materials. Known for innovation, precision engineering, and practical laboratory design, Orbis instruments help laboratories accurately characterize material behavior under cold conditions where performance and compliance are critical.
As an authorized Orbis partner, Lazar Scientific provides access to Orbis cold property instruments along with application expertise and technical support to ensure dependable results in quality control and research environments.
What Orbis Specializes In
Orbis concentrates on cold property analysis, developing instruments that deliver precise, repeatable measurements while simplifying laboratory workflows. Their solutions are designed to meet the demands of modern fuel testing, including conventional, renewable, and specialty fuels.
Key areas of specialization include:
- Cold filter plugging point (CFPP) and cold flow behavior
- Low-temperature operability testing
- Automated and semi-automated cold property analysis
- Compact, efficient instrument design for laboratory use
Key Technologies and Instruments
Lazar Scientific offers Orbis instruments including:
- Stardist® Micro – a compact solution for cold flow and low-temperature property testing, designed for efficient operation with minimal sample volume
- AirStar® – advanced cold property instrumentation developed to deliver accurate, repeatable results for standardized low-temperature fuel testing
Orbis technologies emphasize precise temperature control, reproducible cooling profiles, and intuitive operation to support reliable cold property measurements aligned with recognized test methods.
Applications Best Suited for Orbis Instruments
Orbis solutions are ideally suited for:
- Petroleum and fuel testing laboratories
- Renewable and alternative fuels
- Lubricants and specialty fluids
- Quality control and specification testing
- Research and development environments
By working with Lazar Scientific, laboratories gain expert guidance in selecting and implementing Orbis cold property instruments that match their testing requirements, methods, and workflow—ensuring confident results even under demanding low-temperature conditions.
