Fluids - cooling and hydraulic fluids, oils and fuels - are responsible for cooling, lubricating and powering the components of heavy equipment. Without these essential fluids, no machine is able to function. Therefore, the process of fluid analysis has a lot to tell us about the condition of a piece of equipment.
Fluids "collect" many clues during machine operation: metal debris, contaminants, increased acidity and sulfation. Fluid analysis by the experts at Toromont Cat is a very effective way to detect upcoming breakdowns. You can prevent them by acting at the source, before wear and tear leads to damage, downtime and costly repairs. This form of preventive maintenance also has the advantage of keeping a vehicle in service.
The benefits of regular fluid analysis include:
- Improved productivity and availability: A machine in good condition has optimal productivity and availability. Your investment performs at its best so you can meet your deadlines.
- Profitability: If heavy equipment breaks down less and operates at its full potential, your operations are more profitable. You just get the most out of it.
- Better resale value: A comprehensive history of regular testing by a Toromont Cat 9001:2015 Certified laboratory certifies your machine's good condition and expected service life. You can then get the best market resale price for your used equipment by presenting the buyer with this reliable guarantee of quality.
- Issue identification at the source: Regular analysis assesses the quality of your maintenance and service programs, or identifies risky practices for your components. This information you get allows you to optimize your fleet management.
Why use Toromont Cat for your fluid analysis needs?
Toromont Cat performs more than 300,000 fluid analyses on all brands annually, for applications ranging from mining and heavy equipment to marine and power generation.
The S•O•SSM Fluid Analysis Service has a state-of-the-art laboratory and mobile sampling teams. Collection protocols allow you to collect and ship your own samples. Toromont Cat's fluid analysis experts have been working with Caterpillar for over 50 years and are regularly trained in new technologies.
You'll receive your results online or by mail, with full interpretation and appropriate corrective action recommendations, if necessary. Toromont Cat experts have access to your complete testing history, allowing them to track the overall working condition of your fleet, even mixed fleets, over time.
To learn more about our fluid analysis service, visit the Toromont Cat website.
