Automatic particle counting is a key to keeping track of fluid cleanliness in within a hydraulic system. Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems at Schroeder Industries says that a common practice has been to take oil samples from the system and have them sent to a lab for analysis, or evaluated on site by hand (e.g. Patch test with … [Read more...] about What is automatic particle counting?
Why are hydraulic fluids used?
Hydraulic fluid is the energy transfer medium in all hydraulic systems. This simple function is only achieved by a fluid that does not easily trap gasses. Trapped gas and foaming problems would bring a higher level of compressibility to a fluid that is usually relied upon to support a very stiff, fast reacting system. Where transmitting energy … [Read more...] about Why are hydraulic fluids used?
