While exhibiting at Reliable Plant in Cleveland a few weeks ago, Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. highlighted unique hydraulic fluids designed to give users peace of mind in tough environments. The company's Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 was awarded Husky Approval last year, for use in Husky injection molding systems, particularly in food-grade … [Read more...] about Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 designed for food-grade applications
Archives for May 2019
New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media
Donaldson Company Inc. broke ground on a $15 million Material Research Center at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Michael Wynblatt, vice president and chief technology officer, said, “The secret to leading in the filtration market is having great filter media, and that's enabled by having great … [Read more...] about New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media
Bio-based hydraulic fluid replaces mineral oil based products
Lubriplate Biobased Green VGP compliant Hydraulic Fluids are ultimately biodegradable vegetable based formulas that replace mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. They are formulated to perform in hydraulic systems that require Anti-Wear (AW), anti-rust, anti-oxidation, anti-foam and demulsibility properties. These fluids are highly inhibited … [Read more...] about Bio-based hydraulic fluid replaces mineral oil based products
Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
At the start of the Hannover Messe trade fair, seal expert C. Otto Gehrckens made its O-ring calculator available on the company’s website. The tool is especially aimed at engineers who want to quickly and easily check their designs, or determine the correct parameters for selecting O-rings. The O-ring pros at COG made their primary focus a clear … [Read more...] about Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
Return-line filters for tank optimization
Thanks to strong R&D activities in the field of tank optimization and, in particular, degassing of hydraulic fluids, engineers at Hydac have developed a new filter line. The products include a refined housing design and flow based on an in-to-out concept. In-to-out filtration helps ensure low outlet velocity and minimizes turbulence in the tank. … [Read more...] about Return-line filters for tank optimization
Particle monitor for real-time analysis
The redesigned Stauff LPM-II-plus particle monitor is an optical particle counter with high-performance LEDs that automatically detects the degree of contamination of hydraulic fluids and determines particle sizes in compliance with ISO 4406, NAS 1638, AS 4059E and ISO 11218 standards. It is for continuous measurement or analysis in … [Read more...] about Particle monitor for real-time analysis
New filters protect sensitive electrohydraulics
Atos, with headquarters in Sesto Calende, Italy, has introduced a new line of hydraulic filters. It rounds out the company's product portfolio that includes proportional, on-off and safety valves, cylinders and servocylinders, pumps, manifolds and systems. The filters ensure circuits maintain recommended fluid cleanliness levels in hydraulic … [Read more...] about New filters protect sensitive electrohydraulics
HAGC Seal systems for hydraulic automation gage control cylinders
In the steel industry, the hydraulic automatic gauge control (HAGC) cylinders used in mills pose a big challenge to sealing systems, which need to handle high extrusion resistance and maintain low friction at the same time. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will exhibit its range of seal systems and materials for HAGC applications and more at the … [Read more...] about HAGC Seal systems for hydraulic automation gage control cylinders
MP Filtri breaks ground on new facility
MP Filtri’s ground-breaking ceremony is to mark the beginning of construction of a new facility for MP Filtri USA Inc. The ceremony was held April 17,2019 at the Northfield Business Campus East Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, Pa. The new facility is expected to open late 2019. The current facility located in Quakertown at 2055 Quaker Pointe … [Read more...] about MP Filtri breaks ground on new facility
