Hydraulic system contamination left unchecked can result in operating failure, expensive equipment damage and major downtime. There are many sources for possible contamination, from both outside and inside the system. Often, hydraulic system contamination can be prevented before it starts if the system is designed correctly to minimize and prevent … [Read more...] about Can fluid contamination cause components to fail?
Archives for October 2016
Freudenberg-NOK’s Jandreau wins Women Worth Watching award from Diversity Journal
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies announced that Vicky Jandreau, director of its lean and Six Sigma GROWTTH program in North America, has been recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal with a “Women Worth Watching” award. Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 15th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards works to identify, promote and support women in … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK’s Jandreau wins Women Worth Watching award from Diversity Journal
How do you remove water from hydraulic fluid?
Various types of contamination occur in fluid power systems: gaseous (e.g. air), liquid (e.g. water) and solid contaminants. Focusing on water, this type of contamination can be caused by moisture from ambient air, leakage of cooling systems or process water, leakage of seals and chemical processes such as combustion, oxidation and … [Read more...] about How do you remove water from hydraulic fluid?
NFPA’s Regional Meeting heads to Chicago in December
Several times throughout the year, the National Fluid Power Association offers short networking opportunities through its Regional Meeting series. The final event of the year will be hosted in the Chicago region, at Harper College in Palatine, Ill., located just west of Il-Hwy 53 on Algonquin Road. The lunch meeting on December 7 is free and open … [Read more...] about NFPA’s Regional Meeting heads to Chicago in December
New product range of high-performance TPU seals
With COG VarioPur, the independent seal manufacturer C. Otto Gehrckens presents a new product range in the premium segment. The three high-performance materials in the VarioPur series are based on thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU/AU). Both the abrasion and the extrusion resistance are at least five times higher than those of the traditional … [Read more...] about New product range of high-performance TPU seals
Looking toward fluid power and Industry 4.0 at Hannover Fair 2017
There's no doubt about it, Hannover Fair is an enormous industrial trade show—often said to be the world's largest. It's a must-attend event for many companies every year, but for the fluid power industry, the odd-numbered years are especially important. In those years, the Fair includes a particular focus on fluid power and motion control … [Read more...] about Looking toward fluid power and Industry 4.0 at Hannover Fair 2017
High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
COG Resist is a new high-tech FFKM compound from C. Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG (COG). Seals must be resistant to temperature while being able to withstand a wide variety of chemicals and as well as vapour and solvents. They may also need to be able to resist changes in media and high pressure. In these situations, a high-quality FFKM seal … [Read more...] about High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
When should you use a filter cart?
Filter carts are mobile kidney loop systems that contain a motor, a pump and a filter to form an independent unit. Filter carts can generally be used in two different ways: as enhancement to existing hydraulic system filters, and as fluid preparation for use in hydraulic systems after an event (e.g. replacing fluid, repairs, maintenance, etc.). Dan … [Read more...] about When should you use a filter cart?
Better performance density for filters from ARGO-HYTOS
The primary objective for developing ARGO-HYTOS’ EXAPOR MAX 2 filter element was greater machine availability, longer service intervals, lower-cost spare parts, and lower operating costs for machine operators in the area of mobile and industrial hydraulics. To improve the performance density of the filters, ARGO-HYTOS engineers took a closer … [Read more...] about Better performance density for filters from ARGO-HYTOS
