Filtration systems are used anywhere upgraded or auxiliary filtration is required in a hydraulic system. A filtration system is available in either permanent kidney loop circuits or portable filter cart assemblies. Either system is used to improve the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic machine. Often, filtration systems are used to … [Read more...]
Where are hydraulic filters used?
Illustration shows a high-performance filter element. Photo courtesy of Pall Corp., 2015. Hydraulic filters are used anywhere in a hydraulic system particle contamination is to be removed. Particle contamination can be ingested through the reservoir, created during the manufacture of system components, or generated internally from the hydraulic … [Read more...]
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Positions for Growth
As part of a global corporate strategy to better position for continued growth while improving delivery and quality, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics recently realigned several of its manufacturing operations. Through a combination of facility upgrades, expansions and consolidations, Minnesota Rubber and Plastics has improved overall efficiencies … [Read more...]
High viscosity mobile filtration systems from Schroeder Industries
Schroeder Industries released the MFD-MV High Viscosity Mobile Filtration Systems. The MFD-MV cart is capable of handling fluids of up to 5,000 SUS, at 6 or 10 gpm, bridging the gap between the regular carts and the MFD-HV high viscosity cart for fluids up to 10,000 SUS The MFD-MV is a compact, self-contained filtration system equipped with … [Read more...]
Easy to use hydraulic filter select tool
Bosch Rexroth has developed a filter sizing program that allows users to input various parameters such as fluid type, fluid viscosity, system temperature, and micron rating to evaluate the pressure drop across Rexroth filters. The sizing software (Filter Select) can be used to quickly determine the best filter for a specific hydraulic application … [Read more...]
