By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you're a regular reader of mine, you know how much I espouse the importance of filtration to keep your hydraulic system running reliably. Different machines require different filtration quality. Throwing a 3-micron filter with a 1000 beta ratio on your log splitter makes little sense. For those unfamiliar … [Read More...] about Can you use an automotive filter in your hydraulic application?
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Mike Santora
Trelleborg signs CRC as an authorized distributor for its sealing solutions -
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Schroeder 2030 initiative fosters sustainable fluid power -
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SENSE-2 real-time oil monitoring system reduces operating costs -
Paul Heney
Trelleborg promotes Simerman to Technology Laboratory Supervisor
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Today on Sealing & Contamination Tips
- SENSE-2 real-time oil monitoring system reduces operating costs
- How to evaluate chemical resistance and fluid compatibility of seal materials
- Static versus dynamic seals in fluid power
- Eco-friendly shipping is possible with EALs
- Hallite to exhibit at EXCON 2023
- Commercial-grade tractor hydraulic and transmission oil available from Amsoil
- Biodegradable vegetable-based hydraulic fluids offer high flash point
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SENSE-2 real-time oil monitoring system reduces operating costs
Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, is leading the way within the manufacturing and lubrication sector with the launch of SENSE-2. The new oil condition monitoring kit provides real-time data … [Read More...] about SENSE-2 real-time oil monitoring system reduces operating costs

How to evaluate chemical resistance and fluid compatibility of seal materials
Contributed by Seema Gangatirkar, Greene Tweed Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an O-ring's optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider is resistance to process fluids. … [Read More...] about How to evaluate chemical resistance and fluid compatibility of seal materials

Static versus dynamic seals in fluid power
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let's square off in a squared circle to discuss why dynamic seals are never square. I suppose one could manufacture a square seal, but perhaps that would be more of a gasket. Either way, we're pitting static … [Read More...] about Static versus dynamic seals in fluid power

Eco-friendly shipping is possible with EALs
The global shipping and marine industry is, like all industries, pursuing new ways to become more environmentally friendly. The use of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) can make a major impact in that push. By Joshua Dickstein, Ph.D., … [Read More...] about Eco-friendly shipping is possible with EALs

Hallite to exhibit at EXCON 2023
Hallite is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at EXCON this year — South Asia's largest construction equipment exhibition. Held from December 12-16 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, the annual event brings together more than … [Read More...] about Hallite to exhibit at EXCON 2023

Commercial-grade tractor hydraulic and transmission oil available from Amsoil
AMSOIL has launched new Commercial-Grade Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil for hard-working agricultural and commercial equipment. It delivers exceptional value for customers seeking an upgrade over conventional and synthetic-blend … [Read More...] about Commercial-grade tractor hydraulic and transmission oil available from Amsoil

Biodegradable vegetable-based hydraulic fluids offer high flash point
Bio-Hydraulic Fluids, Bio-Ultimax 1000, from Renewable Lubricants, are ultimately biodegradable vegetable based formulas that replace mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. Bio-Ultimax hydraulic fluids are formulated to perform in hydraulic systems that … [Read More...] about Biodegradable vegetable-based hydraulic fluids offer high flash point