Fluids Analysis Prevent Equipment Downtime
Stay ahead of potential issues with our preventative maintenance services. Regular inspections and fluid analysis can identify problems like contamination, wear, and overheating before they cause serious damage. Proactive care keeps your equipment running smoothly, reducing unexpected downtime and costly repairs.
Our expert team customizes maintenance schedules based on your equipment’s specific needs. By monitoring fluid conditions and machine performance, we help you plan timely servicing and part replacements. Trust our decades of experience to protect your investment and ensure your machines operate at peak efficiency.
Need to Get Started? Order an oil sample kit today and take the first step toward proactive equipment care. Our team is ready to assist you with fast and accurate fluid analysis services.
Oil Lab Part Numbers
To order these items online, visit Parts.Cat.com, enter the part numbers listed below, and get what you need fast and hassle-free.
Download Fluids Analysis Part Numbers
Oil Testing Packages (Available in 1, 10, 25, 50 & 100 count oil sample kits)
Standard Analysis includes:
- Elemental Analysis (22 elements)
- Viscosity @ 100°C
- FTIR (Soot, Oxidation, Nitration, Antiwear, Sulfate)
- Fuel % by GC Method
- Glycol % by GC Method
- Water by Crackle Test Method
Standard Oil Analysis Test Kits (includes mailer unless noted otherwise)
Standard Oil Analysis with Particle Count Test Kits (includes mailer unless noted otherwise)
Fuel Testing Packages
Part # FUEL1 – Standard Fuel Check includes:
- Biodiesel Content
- Microbial Growth
- Karl Fischer Water
- Visual Inspection
- Particle Count
- API Gravity
- Elemental Analysis
Our S·O·S Fluid Analysis Process
As the region’s exclusive Cat® equipment dealer, Wheeler Machinery Co. implements the Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) Fluid Analysis program developed by Caterpillar. This program utilizes ASTM laboratory methods to check for signs of wear and contamination in oil, diesel fuel, and coolant samples. We can perform this service for Cat and non-Cat machines.
We follow these key steps:
- Sample Collection: Our trained technicians collect fluid samples from your machine either on-site or at one of our conveniently located facilities. We can also train your team on proper sample collection methods.
- Comprehensive Analysis: We evaluate the samples using industry-leading techniques to detect fluid degradation, contamination, or wear that could compromise equipment performance.
- Detailed Reporting: Our experts generate an in-depth report outlining the condition of your machine’s fluids along with actionable maintenance recommendations.
- Clear Communication: We provide easy-to-understand results and are available to answer any questions, ensuring you have the insights needed to make informed maintenance decisions.
What are the Benefits of Fluid Analysis?
Heavy equipment oil analysis and other fluid sampling steps can provide several business advantages:
- Early detection: Sampling enables you to discover potential issues in the early stages and intervene before they become expensive headaches. You can also avoid costly service interruptions that put your projects behind schedule.
- Effective monitoring: You’ll be able to track your equipment closely and predict wear-related problems. You can then tailor your preventative maintenance schedules to ensure your machines receive timely service.
- Lower costs: It’s much less expensive to conduct regularly scheduled maintenance steps like machine fluid analysis than make significant repairs. Keeping healthy fluids in your equipment can provide a substantial return on your investment by reducing your long-term ownership costs.
- Extended equipment life span: If yours is like most of the Utah companies we serve, you want your heavy equipment to last many years. Timely fluid analysis can contribute to an extended equipment life cycle and lengthen the time between replacements. You’ll have more funds to allocate to other areas of your business operations.
