The Spectroline Oil-Glo and Water-Glo series ultraviolet fluorescent dyes are designed to detect leaks in all circulating fluid systems, including fuel, synthetic, lubricant, petroleum, water, and water/glycol-based systems. Just add a small amount of dye to the system and let it circulate. All leaks will glow brightly when scanned with a … [Read more...] about Spectronic’s Oil-Glo and Water-Glo fluorescent leak detection dyes quickly find leaks
System Seals releases its second edition Seal Failure Guide
System Seals Inc., Cleveland, has released the second edition of its popular Seal Failure Analysis Guide—a 30-page troubleshooting manual for common seal failure modes. The book is free to the public upon request. Over the past two years, System Seals has been overwhelmed by requests for the guidebook, which has become a shop staple in many of … [Read more...] about System Seals releases its second edition Seal Failure Guide
Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its polyurethane materials, Zurcon Z53 and Zurcon Z54, which conform to the latest EU REACH environmental standards coming into force in November. In addition, they meet users’ requirements for higher operating temperatures. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Out of any topic under the patio-sized umbrella of fluid power, hydraulic symbology garners the most requests from those wishing to learn more about fluid power. Reading any schematic with more than three symbols can be daunting if your experience is limited. But it’s not impossible to learn. In fact, it only … [Read more...] about Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
In-tank return line filter assemblies from Hy-Pro are ideal for high velocities
The TFR1 in-tank filter assemblies from Hy-Pro Corp. are ideal for particulate contamination removal in high-velocity hydraulic power unit return line and compact mobile hydraulic OEM installations. Featuring a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi (10 bar), they are rated for operating fluid temperatures of 30° to 225°F (0° to 105°C) and … [Read more...] about In-tank return line filter assemblies from Hy-Pro are ideal for high velocities
Reliable Plant announces that the Blue Angels’ Greg “Boss” Wooldridge to be 2018 keynote speaker
Noria has announced that its keynote speaker for Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition 2018 will be Greg "Boss" Wooldridge. As the only commanding officer to lead the world-famous Blue Angels for three separate tours, Wooldridge will give an address entitled "Flying in Formation." Wooldridge has an extensive history of building … [Read more...] about Reliable Plant announces that the Blue Angels’ Greg “Boss” Wooldridge to be 2018 keynote speaker
RMF Systems develops large-volume hydraulic fluid filtration solution
Most standard fitted system filters contain fiberglass filter elements, which don’t remove particles smaller than 3 micron. Within high-pressure hydraulic applications, cluttering of smaller particles can quickly result in the development of varnish, an increase of the TAN value and a significant reduction of the lubrication quality of the … [Read more...] about RMF Systems develops large-volume hydraulic fluid filtration solution
Quaker Chemical features fire-resistant hydraulic fluids at CHS2 International Conference
Quaker Chemical Corp. will present its fire-resistant hydraulic fluids solutions at the CHS2 Conference on Hot Sheet Metal Forming from June 4-7 in Atlanta. Hot forming operations, also known as press hardening, have all the elements of a fire hazard—900° C (1,652° F) hot surfaces, pressurized oil in the hydraulic systems, and the proximity of … [Read more...] about Quaker Chemical features fire-resistant hydraulic fluids at CHS2 International Conference
High-pressure stainless steel filter from Argo-Hytos
The HFL 180 high-pressure filters of the HFL series are suitable for applications with extreme ambient conditions thanks to their corrosion-resistant filter housings made of stainless steel. Typical applications include the energy and disposal, mining industry, maritime and offshore sectors. Three different housing Three different housing … [Read more...] about High-pressure stainless steel filter from Argo-Hytos
Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump
A pump is the heart of a hydraulic system. When the pump fails, the entire system is down until the pump is operational again. This poses a serious threat to any operation relying on hydraulic systems for productivity. Recently, a hydraulic valve manufacturer was losing 25 pumps a year on their centralized hydraulic system at a cost of $2,440 each. … [Read more...] about Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump