Schroeder Industries is shedding light on its economical water removal systems, the Triton A Dehydration Station. Water contamination in hydraulic systems can severely reduce the life of systems and fluids. Schroeder’s Triton A (as part of the Triton Dehydration Station Series) eliminates 100% of free and up to 90% of dissolved water from small … [Read more...] about Compact industrial-strength water removal system
Reservoir breather adapter kits for oil draining and filling applications
Schroeder Industries introduces a new way to protect oil from airborne contamination while filling and draining it — the Reservoir Breather Adapter Kits. Contamination is the leading cause of premature system failures. While most operations already use an inline or in-tank filtration solution, others want additional protection to extend the … [Read more...] about Reservoir breather adapter kits for oil draining and filling applications
How does water impact hydraulic fluid?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Most hydraulic fluid is oil-based, so we cannot forget the adage that oil and water do not mix well. However, when it comes to the hydraulic oil transferring energy around your hydraulic system, much more is at stake. Whether free or in saturation, the potential harm from water is more detrimental than merely … [Read more...] about How does water impact hydraulic fluid?
Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Hallite Seals International Ltd. has unveiled its refreshed branding and announced that it will expand its UK product testing capabilities. One key strength of Hallite is its ability to build long-term partnerships across the entire supply chain. This was the focus from the company’s beginning in 1903 with the original partnership of the Hall … [Read more...] about Hallite rebrands itself and plans to expand testing at its UK location
Compact laser particle counter for fluid analysis
New compact laser particle counter from Des-Case provides accurate insight into oil cleanliness levels in equipment. The compact and lightweight particle counter utilizes the same accurate twin laser technology as the company's larger Portable Laser Particle Counter (PLPC), but is lighter, smaller and less expensive. The unit comes with an … [Read more...] about Compact laser particle counter for fluid analysis
Nanoscale surface treatments reduce friction on seals
Seal-Glide from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a specially formulated surface treatment to improve assembly processes and application performance by virtually eliminating friction and sticking. Surface treatments are extensively used to improve sealing performance and impart additional properties that the base materials do not have. Finishing … [Read more...] about Nanoscale surface treatments reduce friction on seals
Laws are infallible
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