Most anyone designing, using and maintaining a pneumatic system recognizes that proper filtration is necessary to keep equipment running at peak performance. The question is, what degree of filtration of necessary for a given system? Applying the Goldilocks principle, specifying filters that are too coarse can permit harmful contamination to pass … [Read more...] about The Goldilocks Principle of compressed-air cleanliness
Archives for July 2016
Practical considerations for specifying air filters
Keeping compressed air clean in pneumatic circuits is a must. Using the right filters ensures equipment runs efficiently and helps minimize breakdowns. Neglecting filtration is a recipe for wasting energy, more-frequent component replacement, and higher operating costs. In a recent blog, “How do you select an air filter?” we discussed two … [Read more...] about Practical considerations for specifying air filters
How do you select an air filter?
Air leaving a compressor is hot, dirty, and wet. Left untreated, it can damage products and shorten the life of downstream equipment. In pneumatic systems, contaminated air leads to premature wear in valves and cylinders, attacks seals and causes them to leak, results in rust and corrosion in tools and piping, and is generally the root cause of … [Read more...] about How do you select an air filter?
What is automatic particle counting?
Automatic particle counting is a key to keeping track of fluid cleanliness in within a hydraulic system. Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems at Schroeder Industries says that a common practice has been to take oil samples from the system and have them sent to a lab for analysis, or evaluated on site by hand (e.g. Patch test with … [Read more...] about What is automatic particle counting?
Minnesota Rubber introduces high value and rapid delivery
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics now offers a large inventory of standard size molded Quad Brand family of products including Quad O-Rings, Quad-Ring, and Quad Rubber Balls for optimum sealing in a wide range of industry applications. These high quality sealing products are available in select sizes in small to large quantities for 48-hour lead time … [Read more...] about Minnesota Rubber introduces high value and rapid delivery
Primary flight control seal test bench launched
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces its new Primary Flight Control Seal Test Bench at FIA 2016 (Farnborough International Airshow) being held in Hampshire, England, from July 11-17. Located in the HA Traub Technical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the U.S., this test equipment can uniquely offer a rapid multi-million cycle testing capability, … [Read more...] about Primary flight control seal test bench launched
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Named to U.S. ‘International Buyer Program’
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 has been named to the U.S. government’s ‘International Buyer Program’ (IBP) in recognition of the show’s global scope and reputation as a leading worldwide event. The IBP works to increase international attendance at U.S.-based exhibitions and create global business opportunities for show exhibitors. A select number of U.S. … [Read more...] about CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Named to U.S. ‘International Buyer Program’
Industrial Growth Partners invests in Des-Case
Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) acquired parent company Des- Case Corporation. IGP is a specialist private investment partnership with $2.2 billion in capital raised since inception that provides equity capital to industrial manufacturing companies. IGP concentrates on leading, niche manufacturers of engineered products used in critical … [Read more...] about Industrial Growth Partners invests in Des-Case
Spectroline’s economical leak detection kit prevents maintenance
They key to a cost effective preventive maintenance plan are tools that will prevent big leaks before they happen. The Spectroline OPK-441 Industrial Leak Detection Kit is a starter kit designed to pinpoint the exact source of even the smallest leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes and fuel systems. The kit features … [Read more...] about Spectroline’s economical leak detection kit prevents maintenance
OxiStop tank prevents contamination and cavitation
Any hydraulic system user must take contamination and cavitation prevention seriously, as these two activities can severely damage components and machinery. One such answer to these problems is HYDAC's OXiStop LID series, a tank solution for hydraulic systems with an integrated, hydraulically driven degassing and dewatering unit. It is designed … [Read more...] about OxiStop tank prevents contamination and cavitation
