EMPIRE FLUID ANALYSIS
WELCOME TO THE LAB
Oil & fluid samples provide a window into your equipment’s overall health. Through regularly scheduled sample analysis, the Empire Fluid Analysis team can build a trend and detect potential problems long before they materialize.
Consistent and regularly scheduled sample analysis is essential in your maintenance program. We have options designed to monitor the overall condition of a wide range of machine makes and models. Empire Fluid Analysis serves construction, mining, agriculture, power generation, manufacturing, aviation, marine, municipalities, and more!
RAPID RESULTS
Your goal is to avoid downtime. Our goal is to quickly deliver your fluid analysis results and evaluations. Login to view your results and equipment history.
WHY CHOOSE EMPIRE
Empire Fluid Analysis is ISO accredited, ensuring that all equipment calibration methods, sample test processes, data collection, and reporting are accurate and consistent every time.
ISO Certified 9001:2008
Fluid testing in our facilities is performed by trained analysts who understand equipment components and can provide a fast and accurate turnaround.
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280,000+ samples processed annually
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30+ characteristics from one sample
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24-Hour online access to test results and sample reports
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Sample drop-off available at any Empire parts store or sample drop box location
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Experienced data interpretation backed by a worldwide network
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Complimentary sample collection training
CHECK YOUR MACHINE HEALTH WITH FLUID SAMPLING
OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF FLUID TESTING
Expert fluid analysis is a key part of good equipment management. It helps you maintain overall equipment health – so you can maximize uptime and avoid costly failures. At Empire, we offer multiple test packages for both mobile and stationary equipment.
Take a closer look at our tests and see what we’re looking for to help you maximize your equipment.
OIL ANALYSIS LAB SERVICES
Oil sample analysis allows you to pinpoint inefficiencies and problem areas before they require costly repairs.
By being proactive about oil sample testing, you can:
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Avoid major repairs and system failures by fixing minor problems before they become serious.
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Reduce downtime and schedule service in advance.
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Get the most use out of replaceable components by knowing exactly when they need to be changed.
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Have a demonstratable service history for your equipment that will improve its resale value when it’s time to upgrade.
COOLANT ANALYSIS & TESTING
Making sure the coolant and cooling systems in your equipment are running properly is essential to preventing premature wear and unexpected breakdowns. Empire Fluid Lab offers 2 levels of coolant testing.
Coolant Condition Analysis: Level 1 and Level 2
Factors tested in a basic (Level 1) coolant analysis include:
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pH: Abnormal pH levels contribute to a number of problems with the cooling systems of your equipment. Low pH (more acidic) coolant will wear out your cooling system components faster, whereas high pH (more alkaline) test results may indicate contaminants in your coolant.
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Conductivity: Conductivity is a useful factor for identifying contaminants in coolant fluids as conductivity is an important safety concern for certain equipment and applications.
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Nitrite: Nitrite is present in most coolant fluids as an additive that protects certain parts from erosion and oxidation. Conventional coolants with reduced nitrite levels should be replaced to ensure the proper functioning of your equipment.
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Physical properties: In addition to chemical testing, factors tested in a coolant analysis include odor, appearance, color, and precipitate.
Also included in a basic coolant analysis: Boiling Point, Freeze Point, Glycol Percentage, Visual assessment, Foaming, Oil, and Fuel presence testing. Clients requiring a more detailed look at the condition of their coolant, including chemical, system health and water quality measurements, can upgrade to a more extensive Level 2 coolant testing.
FUEL TESTING SERVICES
Empire Fluid Analysis fuel testing services include API gravity, flash point determination, wear metal and additive analyses. Our services determine the presence of oil in the fuel system and pinpoint the likeliest source of the leak. As part of our standard fuel testing services, we also check for bacterial contaminants, fungus, dirt, and other things that can build up and lead to fuel filter clogging.
We also offer quality assurance Biodiesel testing per ASTM D6751 performs critical specification testing for the quality assurance of routine fuel samples. Our broad range of testing addresses most quality issues with biodiesel processing and blending.
Fuel that has been stored for an extended period of time can become contaminated through water condensation and algae growth. Regular monitoring and testing can help ensure your stored fuel supply remains usable over the long term.
ADDITIONAL FLUID TESTING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Empire Fluid Analysis offers a number of additional fluid analysis tests to check on component functionality. These tests include:
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Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Measures a number of factors to assess the overall health of your hydraulic systems. It’s not uncommon for a hydraulic oil test to find elevated levels of iron, chrome and silicone.
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Transmission Fluid Analysis: Identifies typical transmission problems such as friction materials, dirt and wear materials from bearings and bushings.
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Microscope Analysis: Microscope Analysis provides a clear and accurate view of the types of particles that are being produced in the oil, as well as their number and size.
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Advanced Wear Analysis: Provides options for ferrous density, coarse wear metal content, membrane patch analysis, direct and analytical ferrography.
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DEF Analysis: Quality analysis including Percent Urea, or analysis to detect contamination. Find out if you have DEF in your hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon in your DEF.
The Importance of Scheduled Oil Sampling
Avoid Costly Failures
Allowing an issue to go to failure will increase your repair costs by double, triple, or more. You can prevent a small problem from becoming a major repair with quality fluid analysis.
Boost Productivity
Get the most use out of replaceable components by knowing exactly when they need to be changed, and build a service history that can improve resale value when it’s time to upgrade.
Shorten Repair Time
When you track what’s going on behind the scenes in your machine —like component wear and oil performance— you can predict problems and schedule accordingly.
3 STEPS TO GET STARTED
All fluids should be sampled at regular intervals in order to establish a good trend. Consistent and quality sampling techniques ensure that reliable and quality reports are provided and recommendations are accurate. Samples should be taken at recommended manufacturer intervals.
1. TAKE A SAMPLE
Taking a good and clean sample using the valve method or vacuum extraction is needed for accurate fluids lab results. Sample all compartments.
2. LABEL THE SAMPLE
Fill out the sample information label completely. Provide accurate information about the sample and the equipment it came from. The more information, the better.
3. SUBMIT SAMPLES
Submit samples from all compartments promptly and on a regular and consistent basis. Drop off at any Empire location near you and ask about prepaid mailing options.
CONTACT US
Drop off your samples at any Empire location near you or contact us for assistance.
MESA, AZ
1725 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85210
(Product Support Building)
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
480-633-4835
