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Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration

With increasing emission regulations for diesel equipment, moves toward fuel options and more telematics and technology, work truck OEMs face many challenges.

Dennis Howard, vice president of RDO Equipment.

Dennis in the Dirt with Hammett Excavation: Technology Solves Labor Challenges

Dennis Howard of RDO Equipment shares his experience with Hammett Excavation's use of technology to help overcome labor shortages.

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With Cat® Dozers, you’re ready to push ahead of the competition—and keep more money in your pocket.

The key to any oil analysis and condition monitoring program is consistency on properly pulling of samples as well as trending of the data.

Simple Solutions for Meeting Oil Cleanliness Specifications - Monitor

This is the second of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: start clean, monitor and stay clean

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10 Questions to Evaluate Fluid Analysis Program Effectiveness

If you don’t have an answer for each of those questions, you are most likely not getting what you could out of your fluid analysis program

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How to Safely Extend Preventive Maintenance Intervals

Risks associated with extending PM intervals can be mitigated somewhat with careful planning and a solid oil analysis program

Spectro Scientific Next Gen Fluid Scan

Spectro Scientific Next-generation FluidScan Portable Oil Analyzers

Oil analyzer includes upgraded electronics, software, memory and ergonomics

There are three important inspection zones in common oil reservoirs and sumps.

How Lubricant Zone Inspections Benefit Early Problem Detection

There are three important inspection zones in common oil reservoirs and sumps, and each has a story to tell about your oil and machine

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[VIDEO] Caterpillar Demonstrates Best Practice Using a Vacuum Pump for Oil Samples

Video shows the step-by-step best practices for drawing a used-oil sample with a vacuum pump through a diesel engine's dipstick tube

SKF Lincoln’s new Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump (AECP)

SKF Lincoln’s new Automatic Electric Cartridge Pump (AECP)

The AECP utilizes standard grease tubes, just like a grease gun and ﬁts into tight spaces thanks to its small footprint and ﬂexible mounting options.

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Spectro Scientific MicroLab Version 11 Software and MicroLab Companion Kits

Version 11 software brings improved oil analysis performance through new signal processing methods and features that provide additional capabilities and flexibility

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Spectro Scientific FieldLab 58 Portable Fluid Analysis System

Battery-powered, integrated oil analysis system that provides quick and comprehensive oil analysis in the field

Regular Oil Analysis Can Save Costs, Reduce Chances of Catastrophic Failure

One common maintenance schedule across your fleet, and eliminating oil analysis, may be raising material and labor costs and increasing risk of catastrophic failure

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How Used Oil Filter Analysis Can Unlock Equipment Reliability Problems

Used oil filter analysis may provide your best evidence of machine degradation, tracing a history of machine particles created and contaminants ingested over a period of time

Engine Maintenance

Use Oil Analysis to Prove Equipment Engine Performance

With the newest engine oils now a year old, data from your oil analysis program can help contractors see just how well the new oils are working in their engines

Varnish is the product of a chemical reaction within oil which leads to a new chemistry being created that is different from both the oil and its additives.

Top Strategies to Manage Varnish in Construction Equipment

A no-tolerance approach to varnish is the best method to ensure varnish accumulation does not harm your oil or operating equipment

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POLARIS Customer Summit 2017

The 2017 POLARIS Customer Summit (Nov. 1-3) is a 3-day conference featuring practical advice on building and maintaining an impactful fluid analysis program

The energy saved is measured in terms of what is utilized to move or operate the machine. For example, for a combustion engine, the reduction in fuel consumption would be measured. For an electric motor and/or gearbox, the reduction of electric energy (voltage, current and power factor) would be measured.

How to Determine an Oil's Energy Efficiency

What type of data should be collected to determine an oil's energy efficiency

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How Oil Analysis Can Promote Cost-effective Fleet Oil Change Management

Oil analysis can take the guesswork out of determining the "right" change intervals for your vehicle fleet.

Type your barcode number or take a picture of a barcode/QR code with your mobile device to send fluid samples from the field.

[APP] Submit Fluid Samples from the Field with HORIZON Mobile App

Using the HORIZON app, contractors can submit fluid analysis samples from the field, eliminating unnecessary paperwork helping ensure sample information is submitted immediately and accurately

Cortec Becomes Certified to Test Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibiting Ability of Hydraulic Fluids

Cortec Laboratories is certified to perform ASTM D-5534 pass/fail testing to evaluate the vapor corrosion inhibiting effectiveness of both water- and oil-based hydraulic fluids

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eBay makes buying aerial equipment an easy lift. Reach new heights in your business by purchasing from these trusted providers.

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Case 4-in-1 Systemgard Fluid Testing Kit

Systemgard kits provide advanced diagnostic, preventative maintenance testing designed to evaluate fluid condition, component wear and contamination

Video: Easy Field Tests for Onsite Oil Analysis

Video: Easy Field Tests for Onsite Oil Analysis

In this video, Noria’s Jeremy Wright describes three useful tests that you can perform in the field to evaluate the health of your lubricant

Video: The Truth About Additive Depletion

Video: The Truth About Additive Depletion

Noria expert Jim Fitch explains the two main types of additive depletion and why it is important for additives to deplete in order to save the oil, the machine or both

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FluidScan Q1100 Infrared Oil Analyzer

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SpectroTrack V2.0 Software

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Integrated Lubricant Analyzer

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Instant Oil Analysis Kit

Sophisticated lab equipment, such as this Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer, is highly sensitive and capable of determining trace amounts of wear metals and contaminants in used oil.

Early Detection Saves Equipment Lives

How oil analysis identifies problems early to cut repair bills, reduce downtime and increase equipment life

POLARIS Laboratories Named to Inc. 5000 List Third Year in a Row

Oil analysis service provider increases revenue by 55+% from 2007 to 2010

HORIZON 4 Data Management Software

Maitenance practices, such as using a quality oil, can greatly extend time to overhaul.

Avoid Catastrophe and Cut Overhaul Costs

Cautious maintenance and operating practices promise extended engine life for your construction fleet.