MAINTENANCE
OUTLINES OF SERVICE
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CARRYING OUT KOWA (Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis)
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KOWA is a maintenance service that makes it possible to prevent machine failures and downtime. With KOWA,
the oil is periodically sampled and analyzed. This enables early detection of wear of the machine drive parts and
other problems.
We strongly recommend you to use this service. The oil analysis is carried out at actual cost, so the cost is low,
and the results of the analysis are reported together with recommendations which will reduce repair costs and
machine downtime.
KOWA ANALYSIS ITEMS
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Measurement of density of metal wear particles
This uses an ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) analyzer to
measure the density of iron, copper, and other metal wear
particles in the oil.
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Measurement of particle quantity
This uses a PQI (Particle Quantifier Index) measurer to
measure the quantity of large iron particles in the oil.
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Others
Measurements are made of items such as the ratio of water or fuel in the oil, and the dynamic viscosity.
OIL SAMPLING
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Sampling interval
250 hours: Engine
500 hours: Other components
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Precautions when sampling
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Make sure that the oil is well mixed before sampling.
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Perform sampling at regular fixed intervals.
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Do not perform sampling on rainy or windy days when water or dust can get into the oil.
For further details of KOWA, please contact your Komatsu distributor.
Summary of Contents for 76243
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