Why Choose Fluid Analysis?

Contaminants and wear metals in your fluids can cause serious damage and lead to unexpected downtime. Regular fluid analysis helps you:

  • Identify early signs of wear and contamination

  • Prevent costly failures and repairs

  • Maximize equipment performance and resale value

  • Reduce total owning and operating costs

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Services Available

Blanchard Machinery’s Fluid Analysis is part of our industry-leading S•O•STM Services, which include analysis of:

  • Engine oil

  • Hydraulic fluid

  • Coolant

  • Powertrain

These tests provide a full picture of your equipment’s internal condition, enabling smarter maintenance planning and minimizing unplanned downtime.

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How it works

Purchase a fluid analysis kit from the Parts counter at any Blanchard Machinery location or conveniently order it online from Parts.Cat.Com, anytime. Once you’ve collected your sample(s), you’ll use the QR code provided within the kit to register in Cat Inspect. Next, you can choose how you’d like to submit your sample(s) for analysis. We make it easy and convenient with 2 different options:

Drop Off In Person

  • Bring your labeled fluid sample to any Blanchard Machinery location

  • Our team will handle shipping for you

Submit by Mail Using the Cat Inspect App

  • Package and mail the sample using the provided instructions

*Please reach out to us for a registered login to access your account via Cat Inspect

Download the Cat Inspect App or Access it Online

 

Click to download the Cat Inspect app on Google Play for Android   Click to download the Cat Inspect app in the App Store for iPhone   GO TO CAT INSPECT

About Cat Inspect

What You’ll Get in Your Fluid Analysis Kit:

  • Sample bottle
  • Sampling tube
  • Sample container
  • Sealable mailing bag with prepaid postage
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Receiving Your Results

After analysis, your results are delivered:

  • By email, directly to your inbox

  • Through VisionLink, where you can track and manage your equipment health data

*Please reach out to us for a registered login to access your account via VisionLink

Download the VisionLink App or Access it Online

 

Click to download the VisionLink app on Google Play for Android   Click to download the VisionLink app in the App Store for iPhone   View Your S•O•S Results Online

About VisionLink
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