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Fluid Life Seminars for 2008

Summer session dates for 2008 announced. (New)

Drop Point for U.S. (New)

Easy overnight shipping of oil samples for customers in the U.S.A. now available.

Careers at Fluid Life

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WinRoast® 2.2 Release

New product launch of the best analysis software available. Read about the latest features that can make your maintenance program even better.

WinRoast® 2.2 Features

Selecting an optimum sample point is the first step in any successful oil analysis program. The correct sample point ensures any sample drawn is representative of the system.
Fluid Life offers a selection of premium:

  • sample ports
  • valves
  • fittings
  • pumps
providing a complete range of tools and collection devices that make sample taking easy and effective.

Sampling Pumps

Vampire Suction Pump

The Fluid Life 38U Vampire Pump makes sample extraction a breeze. The gun comes complete with a 38mm suction pump, a roll of heat resistant tubing and a flush jar. We also stock repair kits when the seals on the suction gun need to be replaced.

Vampire Sampling Suction Pump User Guide

Sample Ports

Minimess Valves

The minimess valve allows live zone sampling from return lines or from high pressure hydraulic lines. These valves are useful for most circulating oil systems, easy to install and available in several types and sizes, please see the detailed brochures available below for complete listing and specifications. To complement the minimess valves there are a number of attached fittings available including port adapters, 1/4” hose barbs and micro bore test hoses. Minimess Valves are available in 1/4” and 1/8” sizes. Please see detailed product information sheet.

(MinimessValves.pdf)


Push Button Fittings

Fluid Life is proud to offer a revolutionary new way of sampling your industrial lubricant or coolant. The push button fitting is ultra convenient and it requires no other attachments.

(Pushbutton.pdf)


Pitot Tubes and Accessories


Pitot Tubes provide a consistent sample point on gearbox and other non-circulating lube systems. By inserting the tube directly into the reservoir, samples can be extracted from a fixed point, allowing you to look at trends more accurately. Please see the detailed brochure located below for specifications, accessories and available sizes.

(Pitot Tubes.pdf)


Valve Mounts


If you need to add oil sampling and pressure measuring connections without interrupting your facilities’ operations, the pressurized valve mount system maybe for you. With no special tools required and quick installation times the valve mount units provide an excellent solution for today’s maintenance professionals. Please see product data sheets for further information.

(ValveMount1.pdf)
(ValveMount2.pdf)

Consult your Fluid Life Regional Account Manager concerning any of the quality products manufactured or distributed by The Fluid Life Corporation.