Shop Talk: Fluid Analysis Services

Unexpected downtime can set you back days... An oil sample only takes minutes. Developed by Caterpillar, Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) Services helps you detect problems before they lead to costly repairs and downtime.

Wyoming Machinery Company's Fluid Analysis Team identifies abnormal wear through SOS Services by determining the amount of various wear elements found in the oil. SOS program tests include Wear Metal Analysis, Physical Tests (fuel dilution, water, glycol detection), Oil Condition (infrared analysis), ISO Particle Count, Viscosity Analysis, and Filter Patch Analysis.

Benefits include accurate analysis using tests designed by Caterpillar, knowledgeable interpretation by Cat-trained experts, quick turnaround (most results within 24 hours), and a Customer Portal (SOS Services Web) to print reports, graph results, and track maintenance history.

Keeping your equipment operating at maximum efficiency with the lowest operating cost is our goal. By enrolling in the SOS Program and working with Wyoming Machinery Company's trained analysts, you'll take advantage of accurate fluid analysis backed by Caterpillar design specifications and engineers.