RULES of Sampling

Machine and Lubricant Condition

1. Take sample downstream of component and

upstream of filters, reservoir and pumps
2. Never from a dead line or valve / Turbulent Flow
is BEST!
3. Always mixed and warm
4. Always flush sample valves petcocks
5. Use the same method and Location Each Time
6. Do it at regular scheduled intervals
7. Keep sampling gear clean

Be Consistent!
 Sampling
for Condition Monitoring
Machine
OK!

Filter

Fill
Sump
Cooler

Pump Drain
 Sampling Hydraulic Systems
Primary Point

Controls Cylinder
Return
Filter

Pressure Filter

Alternate Sample

Fill Breather

Reservoir Oil Flow

Pump Drain
 Special Situations
Closed Gearbox / Machine
Machine
OK, Primary Thief

OK, Secondary
 Multiple Bearing / Gears
Turbines / Paper Machines / Printers

OK, Primary

OK, Secondary
Fill Sump
Cooler

Drain
 Sampling for Gross
Contamination
Machine

Filter OK! Use Thief

Fill
Sump
Cooler

Pump Drain
OK!
 Sampling for Filter
Effectiveness
OK!
Machine

Filter
OK!

Fill
Sump
Cooler

Pump Drain
Sampling for Special Situations
Do your own Wear Particle
Analysis
Machine

OK, Cut open Filter

Filter

Fill
Sump
Cooler

Pump Drain
 OIL SAMPLING VALVE
Oil Flow
Return Key to turbulence
from Machine

Dust Cover
Optional

One way check valve

male quick disconnect
Female Quick Disconnect
optional

Ball Valve
Shut Off Valve

3/4 Full After Purge Sample Spout

of Valve
 TURBULENT FLOW
OIL SAMPLING VALVE
Oil Flow
Return
from Machine

Dust Cover
Optional

One way check valve

male quick disconnect
Female Quick Disconnect
optional
optional

Ball Valve
Shut Off Valve

3/4 Full After Purge Sample Spout

of Valve
ISO 4021:1992
Hydraulic Fluid Power
 TURBULENT FLOW
OIL SAMPLING VALVE
Dust Cover
Optional Ball Valve

Oil Flow
3/4 Full After Purge
Return of Valve
from Machine

Female Quick Disconnect (optional)

One way check valve

male quick disconnect
optional
 Principle of Fluid Extraction
Reservoir Sampling
ISO 4021:1992
Hydraulic Fluid Power

Vacuum Device 1/2 Down in Oil

“Always”

3/4 Full (after flush) Weighted Plug

Use 2 bottles to
flush tubing