Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than weeks … [Read More...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
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- Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar
- OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
- How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
- Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters
- How do seal geometries affect performance?
- Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors
- Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids conquer cold weather challenges
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Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar
Air is a troublesome contaminant in hydraulic fluid. Once it enters and becomes entrained, it's a pain to remove. If it goes undetected or unmitigated, it can delay system response, decrease performance, degrade the fluid, and wreak havoc on … [Read More...] about Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar

OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to … [Read More...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide

How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pretty much the only time it’s easy to check for hydraulic leaks is when the power unit and machine are spanking new. The pristine, glossy epoxy paint used on power units makes an excellent canvas for the soft … [Read More...] about How do you check for hydraulic leaks?

Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters
The Filtration Division of Eaton has expanded its product line with the launch of three high-performance filter series: the DUA, LWF, and DNR. The new filters are engineered to provide hgh durability, efficiency, and reliability, making them suitable … [Read More...] about Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters

How do seal geometries affect performance?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s start by stating the obvious: seal geometries matter, or the fluid power realm would use only geometrically simple O-rings. The other two critical factors for effective seal performance are polymer … [Read More...] about How do seal geometries affect performance?

Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors
anyseals Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Weisbarth, Head of Finance/Controlling & HR, to the board of directors of the International Sealing Distribution Association (ISD). Weisbarth's extensive experience in financial management and … [Read More...] about Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors

Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids conquer cold weather challenges
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids are environmentally friendly, biosynthetic formulas that provide outstanding reliability in low-temperature conditions. These ultimately biodegradable fluids help users avoid the nagging … [Read More...] about Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids conquer cold weather challenges