Any hydraulic system user must take contamination and cavitation prevention seriously, as these two activities can severely damage components and machinery. One such answer to these problems is HYDAC's OXiStop LID series, a tank solution for hydraulic systems with an integrated, hydraulically driven degassing and dewatering unit. It is designed … [Read more...]
Low-temperature hydraulic fluids
MV-HO Hydraulic Oil is a petroleum-based multi-viscosity, anti-wear hydraulic oil designed especially for high speed, high pressure, mobile equipment service, and machine tool applications. Special Low Pour Hydraulic oil is suitable for heavy duty, high pressure applications. Its anti-wear characteristics make it ideal for high performance in … [Read more...]
Offline filtration ensures clean-running, efficient machines
Without a doubt, clean hydraulic fluid is the ultimate lifeblood of a hydraulic system. Contamination can reduce efficiency and possibly destroy machinery. That’s why many companies invest in offline filtration systems, commonly referred to as filter carts or kidney loop systems, for the external filtration of hydraulic fluids. Although … [Read more...]
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies appoints new automotive president
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies announced today that Rainer Joest will become the new President of its global Automotive Sales and Marketing organization effective April 1, 2016. The company is based in Weinheim, Germany and is part of the Freudenberg Group. Joest succeeds Torsten Maschke, who will leave the company at the end of March to pursue … [Read more...]
Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management
Just having a hydraulic fluid management plan in place doesn’t mean that you are doing it correctly. Managing your lubrication properly is critical in maintaining clean, efficient hydraulic systems, said Jason Kopschinsky, CMRP, director of reliability services for Des-Case. “Not approaching lubrication in a holistic manner, including lubricant … [Read more...]
LeakTracker leak detection kit is ideal for industrial fluid systems
Spectroline Industrial has released the LeakTracker kit for use with hydraulic systems, compressors, engines, gearboxes and fuel systems. It comes with the LT-300 LeakTracker UV leak detection flashlight that delivers pure UV light for superior fluorescent dye response. The flashlight is more powerful than most corded, high-intensity UV lamps and … [Read more...]
Maintain efficient machines with fluid indicators
Improper fluid levels in a hydraulic system can cause a number of difficult and sometimes even catastrophic failures. For example, having too much hydraulic fluid in the reservoir can cause the reservoir to overflow when a differential cylinder retracts. On the other hand, having too little fluid in the reservoir can introduce air into the system, … [Read more...]
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