Sampling Tips and A Guide to
Hardware Selection Guide Taking Oil Samples
General Sampling Tips
Do not let the sample bottle become dirty or contaminated
Ensure that you clean around the sampling area before
taking the sample.
Discharge a few ounces of fluid into a waste container
before taking the actual sample. This can be done into a
separate sample bottle that is used for each discharge.
Do not sample from the used filter or bottom of the system
pan or reservoir.
If you are sampling different system types then sample the
cleanest systems first, followed by the dirtiest systems
Hydraulic -> Transmission -> Engine -> Differential -> Planetary
If using disposable sample tubing use a new piece of tubing
for each component being sampled.
Replace the cap on the sample bottle and tighten firmly
immediately after taking the oil sample.
Place the unit id sticker on the bottle before beginning
sampling, or before taking the next sample.
Hardware Selection Guide
Industrial Systems Mobile Systems
Sampling
Sample
Engine, Power Train Probe
Device < 750 PSI < < 750 PSI
< 6000 PSI Transmission, (Final Drive, Required
220 cSt > 220 cSt Hydraulic etc.)
Sample Ports
GP Series Fair Good Good SHHP01
KP Series Good Good ---
KST Series Good Good SP38PR
L Series Good Good SLF4
Pitot Tubes
BT Series Good SHHP01
BT-S Series Good SHHP01
LT Series Good SLF4
LT-S Series Good SLF4
Valve Mounts
VM1 Series Good SHHP01
VM2 Series Good SHHP01