Editor's note: This article was updated with links and additional text on February 6, 2025. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, inline hydraulic filters are not enough to keep a hydraulic system happy. Most hydraulic systems are installed with at least a return filter, which semi-purifies fluid before it is once again welcomed … [Read more...] about When should you use offline filtration systems?
Is chemical analysis all I need to maintain my hydraulic fluid?
Often, users of hydraulic fluid will confuse a chemical analysis with a complete fluid analysis, which provides particle count of contaminants, amounts of water, and more. Oil samples that are sent off to a lab without specific instructions will return with valuable data but not all the data points you require. In most cases, the majority of labs … [Read more...] about Is chemical analysis all I need to maintain my hydraulic fluid?
What is the purpose of hydraulic fluid?
Hydraulic fluid is used in fluid power systems mainly because of its incompressibility or stiffness. This allows it to provide consistent and powerful transmission of energy throughout a hydraulic system, which allows the actuators to complete the work, whether they are linear or rotary motions. The advantage of a fluid’s compressibility ensures a … [Read more...] about What is the purpose of hydraulic fluid?
Parker to acquire filtration company CLARCOR for $4.3 billion
Parker Hannifin Corp., Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and CLARCOR Inc., Franklin, Tenn., announced yesterday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Parker will acquire CLARCOR for approximately $4.3 billion in cash, including the assumption of net debt. CLARCO, a manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental … [Read more...] about Parker to acquire filtration company CLARCOR for $4.3 billion
Parker patents stainless-steel flat-face sealing ring for use with tube fittings
Parker Hannifin was recently issued U.S. Patent No. 9,453,600 for a new stainless steel flat face sealing ring for use with tube fittings in extreme temperature applications. The new seal design was developed by engineers at the Parker Tube Fittings Division and is a principal design feature of the Parker Seal-Lok Xtreme line of flat face seal … [Read more...] about Parker patents stainless-steel flat-face sealing ring for use with tube fittings
Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
Hallite Seals International announces availability of its new Armorlene PTFE product and material portfolio, a high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) product and material portfolio that encompasses more than 30 product profiles, 26 materials and 18 Armorlene PTFEs. The new Armorlene PTFE portfolio expands the history and success of … [Read more...] about Hallite Announces availability of Armorlene PTFE products and materials
Freudenberg-NOK’s Jandreau wins Women Worth Watching award from Diversity Journal
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies announced that Vicky Jandreau, director of its lean and Six Sigma GROWTTH program in North America, has been recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal with a “Women Worth Watching” award. Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 15th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards works to identify, promote and support women in … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK’s Jandreau wins Women Worth Watching award from Diversity Journal
NFPA’s Regional Meeting heads to Chicago in December
Several times throughout the year, the National Fluid Power Association offers short networking opportunities through its Regional Meeting series. The final event of the year will be hosted in the Chicago region, at Harper College in Palatine, Ill., located just west of Il-Hwy 53 on Algonquin Road. The lunch meeting on December 7 is free and open … [Read more...] about NFPA’s Regional Meeting heads to Chicago in December
High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
COG Resist is a new high-tech FFKM compound from C. Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG (COG). Seals must be resistant to temperature while being able to withstand a wide variety of chemicals and as well as vapour and solvents. They may also need to be able to resist changes in media and high pressure. In these situations, a high-quality FFKM seal … [Read more...] about High-tech FFKM seal compounds from COG
FPDA elects new board members and officers
Members of the FPDA Motion & Control Network recently gathered with colleagues from the International Sealing Distribution Association at their annual FPDA / ISD Joint Industry Summit in Savannah. The two associations have conducted a joint convention program since 2010, combining forces to deliver a powerful four-day educational, networking … [Read more...] about FPDA elects new board members and officers
