(Following is the unedited transcript from a recent webinar, with Josh Cosford as the presenter.) We're going to talk about proper contamination control today, and what that means to your hydraulic system, how you can apply it, and what it all means in the end. Controlling contamination is the single most important consideration for ensuring … [Read more...] about Proper hydraulic contamination control
Archives for December 2017
Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
One of Fluid Power World’s resident technical experts, Carl Dyke, has related a number of field-service issues he’s come across over the years. In a presentation at the 2017 Fluid Power Technical Conference in Milwaukee, he enlightened us on one mobile application that had the machine owners scratching their heads. This one cropped up last … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
What is surface media vs. depth media?
Inside of any filter assembly resides the material intended to trap undesirable particle contamination as hydraulic fluid passes through the filter element. Although filter elements often look similar at first glance, the construction and quality of each can vary widely. The two types of filter media construction, surface media and depth media, … [Read more...] about What is surface media vs. depth media?
FAMTEN expected to bring new talent to NFPA members
FAMTEN is the Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network, and its focus will be on developing and introducing NFPA members to new technical talent entering the fluid power job market. Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in suburban Milwaukee has been selected as the first FAMTEN tech school. Due to its proximity to … [Read more...] about FAMTEN expected to bring new talent to NFPA members
Trelleborg finalizes acquisition of advanced composites manufacturer
Trelleborg, a worldwide provider of engineered polymer components and systems, has through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions fully acquired U.S.-based privately-owned Automated Dynamics, an advanced composite components manufacturer. According to Trelleborg officials, the “bolt-on” acquisition provides new, strategic technology to … [Read more...] about Trelleborg finalizes acquisition of advanced composites manufacturer
High-tech compounds against explosive decompression
Sealing compounds used in the applications above often create a barrier against gaseous media if highly pressurized gas falls to a very low-pressure level within a very short period of time. The result of this process is often a damage of the sealing. The elastomer material is either torn in various places or blistering on the surface. This process … [Read more...] about High-tech compounds against explosive decompression
Custom-made seals for the pharmaceutical industry
The EPDM high-performance material for the medical technology, pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology The special material in the COG HygienicSeal series has been granted the most important approvals for application in these highly demanding industries. As well as the harmlessness test according to FDA 21. CFR 177.2600, AP 306 is approved … [Read more...] about Custom-made seals for the pharmaceutical industry
COG FKM seal material Vi 840
One of the central demands from the valve sector and gas industry has been for a seal material that has suitable low-temperature flexibility, and which conforms to the DIN EN 14141 standard. Up until now, there simply hasn’t been a suitable FKM seal material available. But now, the independent seal manufacturer COG has developed a special FKM … [Read more...] about COG FKM seal material Vi 840
