Oil Analysis
29/01/2009


Oil AnalysisAdvantages of Monitoring Equipment Health
-Detects problems early
-Helps schedule downtime
-Allows you to monitor maintenance schedules
-Enables you to better manage budgets by
predicting repairs
-Helps develop a complete service history
for each machine
-Documents service history for a higher trade-in
price or sale
-Ensures repairs are completed successfully


SOS Oil AnalysisBearing failure, piston ring sticking, and
excessive oil consumption are classic symptoms of oil related engine failure.
How do you avoid them? There are numerous ways, three of the most important
being Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S SM), regular maintenance of the
lubrication system, and the use of correct lubricants. Following these
recommendations can mean the difference between experiencing repeated oil
related engine failure and benefiting from a productive and satisfactory
engine life.


Fluid AnalysisThe Value of Your Oil Monitoring Program
Starts Here!
Vital Information Necessary for an Interpreter.
Missing information leads to poor recommendations
and evaluations.


Oil AnalysisCOLORED DUST CAPS FOR S•O•SSM SERVICES
SAMPLING VALVES
The dust caps provide a cleaner environment
for securing an S·O·S Services sample and supporting contamination control
initiatives. Caterpillar is pleased to announce the availability of colored
dust caps to more readily identify S·O·S sampling valves.