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Mary Gannon

OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide

March 28, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

OFCO Cross Reference Guide

Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than weeks … [Read more...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide

Filed Under: Filtration, News Tagged With: ohiofabricatorsco

How do you check for hydraulic leaks?

March 26, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Industrial leak detection kits use fluorescent dye to determine the location of hydraulic fluid leaks.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pretty much the only time it’s easy to check for hydraulic leaks is when the power unit and machine are spanking new. The pristine, glossy epoxy paint used on power units makes an excellent canvas for the soft amber sheen of hydraulic oil. And to be fair, testing and startup are the most likely occasions when … [Read more...] about How do you check for hydraulic leaks?

Filed Under: Featured, Fluids

Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters

March 26, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Eaton’s new ASME-certified, DUA duplex pressure filters provide uninterrupted filtration and have a working pressure up to 320 psi (22 bar).

The Filtration Division of Eaton has expanded its product line with the launch of three high-performance filter series: the DUA, LWF, and DNR. The new filters are engineered to provide hgh durability, efficiency, and reliability, making them suitable for demanding applications such as power generation, manufacturing, marine operations, and … [Read more...] about Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters

Filed Under: Filtration, Products Tagged With: eaton

How do seal geometries affect performance?

February 4, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

This image from Hercules Sealing Products showcases different hydraulic seal geometries, including O-rings, T-seals, U-cups (lip seals), rod wipers, quad rings, and crown seals. Each seal type is designed for specific applications, ensuring effective fluid containment, reduced friction, and extended equipment life in hydraulic systems. Selecting the right seal geometry is crucial for optimizing performance and preventing leaks in demanding environments.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s start by stating the obvious: seal geometries matter, or the fluid power realm would use only geometrically simple O-rings. The other two critical factors for effective seal performance are polymer composition and a machined groove to call home. However, even considering the latter, a seal geometry of … [Read more...] about How do seal geometries affect performance?

Filed Under: Featured, Seals Tagged With: herculessealing

Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors

January 28, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Brian Weisbarth, Head of Finance/Controlling & HR at anyseals Inc., has been appointed to the board of directors for ISD.

anyseals Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Weisbarth, Head of Finance/Controlling & HR, to the board of directors of the International Sealing Distribution Association (ISD). Weisbarth's extensive experience in financial management and human resources positions him to impact the organization's continued success. His appointment reflects … [Read more...] about Brian Weisbarth of anyseals appointed to ISD board of directors

Filed Under: News, Seals Tagged With: anyseals

Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids conquer cold weather challenges

January 22, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids are environmentally friendly, biosynthetic formulas that provide outstanding reliability in low-temperature conditions. These ultimately biodegradable fluids help users avoid the nagging problems of winter, including slow startup, sluggish performance, seal leaks and moisture contamination. … [Read more...] about Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluids conquer cold weather challenges

Filed Under: Fluids Tagged With: renewablelubricants

How do you prevent microbes in hydraulic oil?

January 16, 2025 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Microbes aren’t the most common contaminant in hydraulic oil, but they do become a problem when conditions are ripe for their proliferation.  Anaerobic bacteria of various forms are the most common to be found within hydraulic fluid, although it’s not unheard of to see fungi (molds and yeasts) in very … [Read more...] about How do you prevent microbes in hydraulic oil?

Filed Under: Contamination Control, Featured, Fluids

Hydraulic oil analysis part 8: a round-up of all oil analysis tests

December 18, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor As the last article in the series on laboratory-based hydraulic oil analyses, we thought we’d provide a single article to recap the tests in one convenient location. For the past six months we’ve discussed just as many topics important to your predictive maintenance program. Each one of these parameters is … [Read more...] about Hydraulic oil analysis part 8: a round-up of all oil analysis tests

Filed Under: Featured, Filtration, Fluids

Hydraulic oil analysis part 7 – additives keep fluids performing optimally

November 13, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Although a hydraulic machine could run off highly crude forms of hydrocarbons, without a complement of additives, the performance and longevity of your hydraulic machine would suffer. Welcome to Part Seven of the Hydraulic Oil Analysis series, where we dig deep into the various additives that are always or … [Read more...] about Hydraulic oil analysis part 7 – additives keep fluids performing optimally

Filed Under: Featured, Fluids, Testing Equipment

Where does built-in hydraulic contamination come from?

October 30, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Manufacturing all hydraulic components creates weld slag and splatter, which can end up as built-in contamination.

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When I sat in my first fluid power class 18 years ago, I remember learning about built-in contamination and how the reservoir was the biggest offender. The welds and their slag were the biggest problems, the teacher stated, but a close second was the debris from pipe threading machines. Looking back, it’s … [Read more...] about Where does built-in hydraulic contamination come from?

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