SCHEDULED OIL SAMPLING (S•O•S) & ANALYSIS
The Cat® S•O•S™ Services Program offered by WesTrac is a mutual commitment to protect your equipment’s performance and value. The Program combines the simple process of fluid sampling with state-of-the-art analysis and clear reporting via Cat S•O•S Web. By fluid sampling with WesTrac, you’ll see what’s going on inside your machine and detect problems before they become serious, enabling optimised equipment performance.
This service is available for any brand of equipment or machinery, and we support sampling requirements for industries such as mining, construction, power generation, automotive, aviation, transport/rail, industrial and marine.
With our strong support network and our expanding ISO 9001 certified labs in WA and NSW (our lab in WA is also NATA 17025 accredited), you can rely on WesTrac to provide highly sophisticated fluid sampling results and advice for your equipment. A small investment in fluid sampling can save you a huge amount in the long run.
S•O•S Services Program Benefits
The S•O•S Services Program is packed with benefits.
MAXIMUM RELIABILITY
WesTrac’s S•O•S Services Program provides you with accurate information on the health of your equipment, giving you the ability to schedule maintenance and fluid changes more efficiently. Cat S•O•S is available for all brands of equipment, allowing it to be your total solution for mixed fleets.
COST EFFECTIVE
Effective preventative maintenance is estimated to be three to ten times more cost-effective than unscheduled maintenance and repair. In many instances, S•O•S has detected the need to replace a small part, which has prevented the failure of a major component.
EXPERT ADVICE AND WORLD-WIDE TESTING STANDARDS
Our state-of-the-art laboratories are staffed by specialised technicians and mechanical fluid analysts who are experienced in a wide range of equipment brands. These specialists are supported by assistants, maintenance experts, product support team members and administrators.
We conduct more than 500,000 fluid tests a year with our testing equipment producing consistent and superior quality, accuracy and detailed results every time. Our mechanical fluid analysts are available to discuss your results and provide advice over the phone.
Caterpillar® also manufactures thousands of machines every year, right across the globe - we receive valuable data from this machinery and apply it to our analysis. While we do specialise in Cat equipment, our fluid sampling team also works on non-Cat equipment.
FAST TURNAROUND AND DEEP ANALYSIS
Get to see what your eyes can’t. We evaluate your sample based upon analysis of millions of data points (parts per million). The fluid analysis process takes a maximum 24-48 hours from when the sample is received by the lab.
ACCESS TO CAT S•O•S WEB
View and analyse your fluid sample information online via Cat S•O•S Web (from within VisionLink) - anywhere and anytime you have an internet connection. The platform also provides you with historical sampling information.
