Fluids Analysis

Fluids analysis for your fuel, oil, and coolants is the best way to detect and measure contaminants in your machines’ components, which will head off problems before they result in major expenses. Taking samples regularly is critical because it allows for accurate interpretation. While a single sample may spot contamination or a rapidly progressing failure, only several samples taken at regular intervals will establish trends for say, your drive train system.

Cashman Equipment’s Fluids Analysis (SOS) Lab analyzes these trends to help you achieve maximum equipment performance.

FLUIDS LAB (SOS) TESTING
In selecting the lab instruments and tests for our Fluids Analysis (SOS) Lab, we began by asking what information from used oil samples would best identify component condition. Each fluids test is designed to reveal specific information about the condition of your machine and filters; the goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make timely, appropriate maintenance and repair decisions.

Find out exactly what equipment we’re using to test your fluids.

Learn what your sample results can mean via the Wear Table.

Access your current fluids analysis results through Oil Commander.

We don’t just claim to be a great resource for fluids analysis – we back it up. Our Fluids Analysis (SOS) Lab is ISO 17025 accredited. What does that mean? It means that our people and processes are reviewed on an annual basis by the Laboratory Accredited Bureau (L-A-B). The globally recognized ISO 17025 accreditation assures you that equipment calibration methods, sample test processes, data collection, and reporting are accurate and consistent every time. In addition, Cashman Equipment’s Fluids Analysis Lab returns your samples to you WITHIN 36 HOURS.

OTHER LABS

We know you have a lot of choices for fluids analysis service – especially for your oil. Oil companies or independent labs may claim they can analyze used oil from Caterpillar machines or engines as well as our Fluids Analysis (SOS) Lab. Sure, these companies can obtain accurate data from their lab instruments; however, they lack the total understanding of your Cat equipment. They cannot comprehensively analyze data and make meaningful maintenance and repair recommendations for your Caterpillar machine.

Cashman certified Lab technicians and interpreters know exactly what metallurgical specifications were designed into each part and component. With synthetic materials being used more frequently, the situation becomes increasingly difficult, even impossible, for oil companies or competitive labs to make truly meaningful recommendations.

Cashman’s technical communication systems are geared to providing information concerning samples via such sources as Technical Information Bulletins, Service Magazines, Service Letters, etc. Cashman’s Lab technicians know the value of the fluids analysis and what the information means to you and your fleet. No competitive oil analysis company has this expertise backing their programs. In addition to design and industry knowledge, Cashman’s Fluids Analysis Lab pulls from the vast database of sample information collected over the years to spot trends and patterns in the wear of your machines.

Quality Statement

"It is the mission of Cashman Equipment SOS Lab Services to process, analyze, and deliver on time, analytical services that meet or exceed our customer's expectations. This will be accomplished by maintaining an evolving Quality System and processes that are continually being improved to satisfy our customers' changing needs. We will comply with all local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Our goal is to perform every task consistently and improve on all processes used in achieving this goal. We will continuously communicate our quality objectives to our customers and staff."