By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor For any seal to function well in a fluid power application, it must resist the extreme forces attempting to squeeze the material through even the smallest gap like so much Playdoh. The gaps available to a seal to squeeze through are called extrusion gaps. To understand the extrusion gap, you must first … [Read more...] about What are seal extrusion gaps?
Kidney-loop system provides continuous fluid filtration and conditioning
Schroeder Industries is proud to release its Kidney Loop System Change-Over (KLCO). Through the use of the Kidney Loop System Change-Over (KLCO), plant owners and operators no longer need to compromise system/fluid condition during filter replacements. It goes without saying, the cleaner the fluid, the better the operating condition. According … [Read more...] about Kidney-loop system provides continuous fluid filtration and conditioning
Hallite announces grand opening of new global test house
Hallite Seals International Ltd. announced today the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art product and material test house after breaking ground in January. Located inside the global manufacturing building at 130 Oldfield Rd in Hampton, UK, the new Hallite facility combines laboratory and product testing space previously housed in separate … [Read more...] about Hallite announces grand opening of new global test house
When should you use PTFE seals?
Being the fluid power professional you are, you know that Teflon is used for more than making pans slippery. However, you may not know that Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont, discovered accidentally many decades ago and associated with non-stock coatings. PTFE is an acronym for polytetrafluoroethylene, which is also a fluorocarbon. DuPont … [Read more...] about When should you use PTFE seals?
Trelleborg signs Applied Power Products as Authorized Distributor for sealing
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has signed Applied Power Products as an authorized Trelleborg distributor. The partnership establishes Applied Power Products as Trelleborg’s sole distributor in the Midwest United States, laying the foundation for growth in this region for both companies in various industrial markets. According to Heather Castleman, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg signs Applied Power Products as Authorized Distributor for sealing
What are the most important hydraulic filtration terms you must understand?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It’s not enough for you to learn how to design or install hydraulic systems. Any fluid power professional worth their weight in hydraulic oil approaches their education holistically, even if this education occurs after your last exam in college. Engineers and designers absolutely must consider how to make it … [Read more...] about What are the most important hydraulic filtration terms you must understand?
Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of Ontario, Calif. sealing facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Ontario, California, on August 18. The Ontario site houses the West Coast warehouse for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, as well as new aerospace and industrial ServicePLUS Centers, to serve the sealing needs of Trelleborg’s aerospace and industrial customers in Ontario … [Read more...] about Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of Ontario, Calif. sealing facility
Optimizing hydraulic operations with the use of energy-efficient hydraulic fluids
The right lubricants can improve profitability, productivity and sustainability. Contributed by Blayne McKenzie, Strategic Technology Manager, Industrial Products, The Lubrizol Corp. Procurement decisions in almost any market you can imagine are driven primarily by one or more of the following three factors: profitability, productivity and … [Read more...] about Optimizing hydraulic operations with the use of energy-efficient hydraulic fluids
Schroeder introduces Filtration Management as a Service program
Schroeder Industries has added an all-new fixed installation program called Filtration Management as a Service (FMaaS). With FMaaS, Schroeder comes to the customer and maintains and operates critical fluid conditioning equipment (that they also provide) at a low per gallon processing fee. After an initial investment in the plant, many … [Read more...] about Schroeder introduces Filtration Management as a Service program
IFPM 33 fluid purifier removes water, gases and particulate contaminants from oils
To increase reliability, life, and efficiency of systems, the hydraulic Filtration Division of Eaton introduces the optimized version of IFPM 33 mobile, off-line fluid purifier system. The fully-automated, PLC-controlled purifiers effectively remove free, emulsified and dissolved water, free and dissolved gases, and particulate contamination down … [Read more...] about IFPM 33 fluid purifier removes water, gases and particulate contaminants from oils
