EQUIPMENT LIFECYCLE: A LOOK AT COMPLETE FLUID TESTING
Mobile Equipment
Bulk Fuel Tank
Fluid Type: Diesel Fuel
Contamination and degradation
materials (sediments and acids) can
cause formation of hard particulates,
corrosion, filter clogging and damage
to fuel pumps and injectors. These
concerns can result in maintenance
issues, poor fuel economy and
diminished performance.
Radiator
Fluid Type: Coolant
A cooling system's main function
is to transfer heat from designated
components. Problems can
reduce the life of engines,
transmissions and/or hydraulics.
Final Drive/Differential
Fluid Type: Oil
This component is crucial because it
transfers power to the tires or tracks,
providing speed reduction and torque
increase. Effective fluid management
leads to fewer failures, less downtime and
better machine resale value.
Bearings
Fluid Type: Grease
One of the most basic indicators of
bearing problems is the condition
of the lubricant. If metal particles or
flakes are apparent, wear is taking
place.
Transmission
Fluid Type: Oil
Monitoring transmission oil
monitors the operational health of
your gears, provides maintenance
schedule intervals and determines
if the oil can be extended. Wear
and contamination can be
detected before long-term and
unseen equipment damage occurs.
Engine
Fluid Type: Oil
Testing engine oil monitors the oil
life and the engine’s health by
testing wear metal, soot content,
excess fueling and early coolant
contamination.
Hydraulic
Fluid Type: Oil
Fluid analysis can determine if the
hydraulic system is operating
efficiently and effectively.
Monitoring the fluid can identify
premature wear, contamination and
other problems before they cause
downtime.