SYSTEMATIC OIL SAMPLING (S.O.S)
Routine oil sampling is recommended regularly and can depend on the application, hours, use, etc. Foley Equipment can recommend a sampling schedule that works for your equipment.
Foley Equipment's SOS Fluid Sampling and Analysis Services provides a window into your equipment’s health! Through trend analysis, we can detect potential problems long before they materialize.
We provide efficient and innovative ways for you to obtain your results as soon as samples are processed. Our trained personnel will provide:
- Accurate analysis using a series of tests developed by Caterpillar!
- Perform quick turn-around … usually in 24 hours or less after arrival to the lab.
- Provide a knowledgeable interpretation along with easy-to-understand recommendations should attention be required.
S.O.S. Oil Samples are now available in VisionLink, giving you visibility into fluid analysis results alongside your other equipment data!
Types of sampling
- Oil Analysis
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- Wear Metal Analysis
- Oil Condition Analysis
- Oil Cleanliness Analysis
- Viscosity Analysis
- Water Analysis
- Gas Chromatography (GC) Analysis (Diesel Fuel %)
- Wear Metal Analysis
- COOLANT ANALYSIS ‐ LEVEL 1
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- Glycol Concentration Percentage
- pH Analysis
- Conductivity
- Nitrite Analysis
- Order Detection
- Color/Appearance
- Oil or Fuel Contamination
- Foam
- Glycol Concentration Percentage
- COOLANT ANALYSIS – LEVEL 2
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- Glycol Concentration
- pH
- Conductivity
- Coolant Inhibitors
- Corrosion Products
- Contaminants
- Coolant health
- Glycol Concentration
- Fuel
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- Micro-Imagery Particulate
- Visual Inspection
- Flash Point
- Dissolved Water by Karl Fisher
- Microbial Growth
- Wear Metals
- API Gravity
- Bio-Content