Ask the Expert: Is there a way to track how much fluid is dispensed during a given period?

    June 4, 2013
    PC-based tracking helps users track usage.
    Steve Kornet, Lincoln Industrial's Oil and Lube expert
    Steve Kornet, Lincoln Industrial's Oil and Lube expert

    Q: Is there a way to track how much fluid is dispensed during a given time period?

    A: Fluid control systems have been in existence for more than 40 years. Modern-day systems typically are PC-based and provide the user with the ability to print reports and track all usage. Reports can be created to show dispenses by user, location, time, work order, quantity and product type.

    About the Author

    Steve Kornet | Western Regional Manager, Lincoln Vehicle Service Equipment

    Steve Kornet serves as the western regional manager for Lincoln, an SKF Group Brand. The company offers to professional vehicle service operations a full array of pumps, hose reels, meters, fluid management and used fluid disposal systems. For more than 100 years, Lincoln has been a preferred brand for car dealerships, fleet operations, independent mechanics and advanced do-it-yourself car enthusiasts. www.LincolnVSE.com.

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