Komatsu Oil and Wear Analysis—KOWA

KOWA is Komatsu’s oil sampling system.
Analyze your oil regularly to help predict what could go wrong in the future.

Anyone who owns or operates equipment understands that the fluids running through the machinery are their lifeblood. Fluids like engine oil, transmission oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, grease and coolant protect and lubricate the equipment.

There are normal wear rates for each moving part of a circuit, which is lubricated with oil. As these parts wear, particles will appear in the oil. These particles are small but easily detected through regular oil analyses. An oil analysis will highlight increases in the quantity of contaminants and can identify areas of concern, opening the door for preventive action before a failure occurs.

At each oil sampling, you develop a baseline of contaminant levels. Periodic oil sampling shows changes in contaminant levels, which indicate wear patterns over a specific time period.

Monitoring contaminants in your oil helps identify premature failure of minor
parts and helps eliminate catastrophic failure of the entire component.

Use this chart to identify components at risk.

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