POLARIS Laboratories, LLC - Off-Highway Industry

Off-Highway Oil Analysis: Heavy Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment Testing, Farm Equipment Maintenance

OFF-HIGHWAY
Harsh operating conditions, extreme load variations and the high-dollar costs involved in equipment replacement make oil analysis a necessary part of doing business in the construction, mining and agricultural segments of the off-highway industry. Routine testing identifies small problems before they become major failures allowing you to meet the demands of your customers on time. Maximize asset reliability and regain control of your production schedules with an effective oil analysis program by POLARIS Laboratories...it costs so little to protect so much.

The heavy-duty equipment required by most construction, mining and agricultural applications is often exposed to extreme, uncontrollable environmental factors for long periods of time, yet is still expected to maintain maximum performance levels. Contamination and wear are eminent and when left unchecked, can halt production in a heartbeat. Monitoring the condition of both the fluid and the unit through oil analysis identifies wear-causing contaminants and their effect on component performance. Base sampling frequency on the unit's criticality to production, as well as the costs involved in replacement or repair.

TESTING PROGRAMS

• Basic

• Extended Drain

• Preventive

• Predictive

POLARIS Test Packages

• Download the Off-Highway Product Guide here

• Download the Mining Product Guide here

DIESEL ENGINES

Routinely monitoring a diesel engine oil's viscosity, as well as its ability to neutralize acids and disperse and suspend soot particles produced during combustion can indicate whether or not anti-wear additive and dispersant / detergent levels are providing sufficient engine protection.

OIL

DIESEL FUEL

COOLANT

Coolant Analysis takes the guess work out of properly maintaining a cooling system and can identify maintenance problems before catastrophic engine failure occurs. Regular coolant testing and routine maintenance can help you achieve maximum system efficiency and save you time and money in less downtime, fewer repairs and determining proper drain intervals.

A cooling system is subject to pitting, corrosion, cavitation, erosion and electrolysis. Although coolants are formulated to help prevent these problems from occurring, coolant analysis will identify them if present and determine if the coolant you're using is providing adequate protection.

Guide to Coolant and Cooling Systems Maintenance

GEAR SYSTEMS

Although contamination by dirt and water should be closely monitored in manual transmissions, differentials, final drives and planetaries, the biggest concern for these systems is the type of wear occurring. Direct Read Ferrography detects the amount of ferrous wear occurring by providing a ratio of large to small ferrous particles, which is extremely helpful in trend analysis.

HYDRAULICS

Hydraulic systems, including automatic power shift transmissions, require the fluid's viscosity to be low enough to minimize friction loss, yet high enough to prevent fluid leakage and provide satisfactory protection against wear. It should have good oxidation stability to prevent sludge from forming, sufficient water separability and air release properties and resistance to foaming.