By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Physical laws, unlike governmental laws, are perfect. The heavy hand of the (physical) law keeps our fluid power realm in check, dictating liquids and gases' behaviours at every location. I'd like to say very few alternate engineering fields so heavily rely on these laws and principles as fluid power, but a … [Read more...] about Laws are infallible
Oil sensor offers real-time, 24-hour monitoring oil degradation
The OQS 2 new and improved Oil Quality Sensor puts users in control with real-time, 24/7 monitoring of oil degradation, oil condition and water ingress and is now available for purchase. The sensor is a live, highly flexible and cost effective condition-based monitoring solution, designed to be permanently mounted within any lubrication system … [Read more...] about Oil sensor offers real-time, 24-hour monitoring oil degradation
Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Greene Tweed announces the release of its new TechnaLoc bonded seals for critical aerospace applications. Composed of seals made with proprietary elastomer materials and bonded to flat metal components, Greene Tweed’s TechnaLoc seals ensure the greatest possible ease of assembly and industry-leading performance. Used in hydraulic flight … [Read more...] about Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Schroeder Industries introduces an all-new 12 in. bowl option from its line of SRLT medium pressure filters. By offering the option of a 12 in. bowl, the new SRLT12 produces a much lower differential pressure at the advertised 25 gpm (100 lpm) rating. This option now gives Schroeder the flexibility of fitting the SRLT in more industrial … [Read more...] about Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Hydac and Schroeder Industries are proud supporters (and donors) of the Pascal Society of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation. The Pascal Society is the annual giving society of the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation – a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization dedicated to meeting the … [Read more...] about Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Argo-Hytos opens high-tech filter element factory
With the ground-breaking ceremony in May 2019 and the completion of the filter element factory in summer 2020 as an extension of the Kraichtal site, Argo-Hytos has reached a milestone in the digitization of its own value chain. The company has opened its digital filter element factory, "Smart L.E.A.F.," which stands for lean, digital processes for … [Read more...] about Argo-Hytos opens high-tech filter element factory
Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Winners of the LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) in the category of test & measurement include Schroeder Industries with its Schroeder Pro: Total Fluid Health instrument, notching the Bronze award in this category. The LEAP Awards honor innovative product technology in 12 categories. As determined by 14 industry … [Read more...] about Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Readily biodegradable hydraulic fluid from Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada Lubricants has launched Environ MV R, its first hydraulic fluid using ultra-pure severely hydrotreated base oils to meet the OECD 301B requirements for ready biodegradability. According to Petro-Canada Lubricants, the design makes Environ MV R the first hydraulic fluid of its kind to meet these requirements, providing longer life … [Read more...] about Readily biodegradable hydraulic fluid from Petro-Canada
Plug-and-play condition monitoring kits for real-time fluid condition
Schroeder Industries introduces the all-new plug-and-play Condition Monitoring Starter Kits for real-time fluid condition. In a perfect world, end-users would experience zero hydraulic component failure and run their multi-million-dollar operations seamlessly. We all know that’s rarely ever the case, especially with contaminated … [Read more...] about Plug-and-play condition monitoring kits for real-time fluid condition
How can you detect leaks in hydraulic systems?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Clean, dry and cool hydraulic oil should last you an indefinite period. As long as you properly condition your fluid, there is no reason to change it or add more. If you're in a position to add hydraulic fluid to your system, something has gone wrong. Either you've had to replace a worn component, taking with … [Read more...] about How can you detect leaks in hydraulic systems?
