Clarity Synthetic EA hydraulic oils are designed to give maximum protection in hydraulic equipment used on vessels and in environmentally sensitive areas. They are used in hydraulic systems as recommended by ISO 15380, HEPR in mobile and stationary hydraulic vane-, piston-, and gear-type pumps. They have a viscosity index of 180, which ensures … [Read more...] about Environmentally acceptable synthetic hydraulic oils
Archives for January 2019
Visual hydraulic fluid level indicator and transmitter in one package
Mini LED SureSite indicators from Gems Sensors are suited to environments where zero and low ambient light make visual indicators difficult to read. They make it easy to see tank level in low light and dirty environments where traditional units might get covered or be invisible. They can be used as an oil level gauge and oil level indicator as well … [Read more...] about Visual hydraulic fluid level indicator and transmitter in one package
Short course offers understanding of surface texture, tribology
Michigan Metrology, experts in solving problems related to surface roughness, wear, texture and finish, will be hosting a surface metrology and tribology short course on April 11-12, 2019. Michigan Metrology’s Don Cohen, PhD will be leading the two-day short course in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Cohen is one of the country’s foremost experts in surface … [Read more...] about Short course offers understanding of surface texture, tribology
Online monitoring allows predictive maintenance of hydraulic systems
The concept of Industry 4.0 or Industrial Internet of Things is still new and spreading in major industries with significant investment programs to improve performance, ensure competitiveness and increase value. It is a process that also is revolutionizing traditional maintenance towards smart predictive maintenance, allowing system maintainers to … [Read more...] about Online monitoring allows predictive maintenance of hydraulic systems
What is the Varnish Potential Rating?
Problems that crop up in hydraulic systems are often caused by contaminants like dirt and water in the oil that lead to corrosion, wear and premature failure. But many performance problems are due to another contaminant: varnish that coats control valves, restricts filters, and fouls reservoirs and other internal parts. Most hydraulics users are … [Read more...] about What is the Varnish Potential Rating?
Motion Industries promotes Limbaugh to SVP of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing
Motion Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of N. Joe Limbaugh to the position of SVP of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing, effective January 1, 2019. Limbaugh will report directly to the President of Motion Industries. Limbaugh began his career in 1983 in Bourbonnais, Ill., in an entry level position with Berry Bearing Co., … [Read more...] about Motion Industries promotes Limbaugh to SVP of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing
How do you decontaminate a hydraulic system after contamination is found?
After contamination is found in your hydraulic system, how are you supposed to decontaminate it? The simple answer is time and money. Once a system gets contaminated, it gets costly. When a system goes down, costs skyrocket. On one system, production time was worth $2,400 a minute when it was down — and it was down for 32 hours. That was enough … [Read more...] about How do you decontaminate a hydraulic system after contamination is found?
Trelleborg to showcase products at world’s largest subsea exhibition
Innovative solutions for high-integrity sealing applications developed by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions are to be showcased at the world’s largest annual subsea exhibition and conference next month. Visitors to Subsea Expo in Aberdeen will be able to view the groundbreaking technologies developed by Trelleborg’s highly-skilled specialist … [Read more...] about Trelleborg to showcase products at world’s largest subsea exhibition
