With companies searching for ways to optimize and ensure longer lifetimes for equipment, reliable and accurate, oil condition monitoring sensors are important. To meet this need, the FPS2800 oil property sensor from TE Connectivity is optimized for fluid condition monitoring in applications from industrial machinery and compressors to off-road … [Read more...]
Compact, portable offline filtration system weighs just 30 lb
Schroeder Industries introduces the HFS-15, Handy Filter System — portable offline filtration system. The HFS-15 offers owners and operators of hydraulic-fluid-powered and oil-lubricated machines exceptional-degrees of filtration efficiency and capacity. Designed in a compact, mobile package, and weighing only 30 lb, the HFS-15 includes … [Read more...]
Des-Case offers free online education options
With plants all over the world either shutting down, starting back up, or somewhere in between, we are all in a limbo status while we wait for COVID-19 restrictions to phase out. One thing that remains constant is the continual need for education. Until May 29, Des-Case is providing free online certification training courses (normally valued at … [Read more...]
Air and oil don’t mix
At Fluid Power World’s recent Fluid Power Technology Conference in Cleveland, Tom Wanke of the Milwaukee School of Engineering discussed the importance of contamination control in hydraulic systems. One focus was on gaseous contamination. Here are some highlights of his presentation. We can break physical contaminants in a hydraulic system … [Read more...]
White paper looks at contamination control
In every industrial market, from ag and mining to pulp and paper and power generation, contamination is an issue. LubriSource, Dayton, Ohio, has published a white paper, “Water & Particulate Contamination in Oil & Lubricated Systems” that delves into the problem and offers numerous solutions. It’s authored by Tony Arenas of Y2K Fluid Power, … [Read more...]
More desiccant and increased airflow means longer life for breathers
Des-Case has recently improved its breather designs, featuring more desiccant and increased airflow without increasing the external dimensions of the breather, which adds up to 25-50% longer breather life. Now its VentGuard, Standard and HydroGuard breathers feature the new options, including: Domed cap to allow for better washdown … [Read more...]
Trelleborg opens new production line at its Swedish brake shim facility
On November 26, the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions facility in Kalmar, Sweden, inaugurated a new production line that will increase brake shim capacity at the facility significantly. The line includes triple stations of adhesive lamination and a vision system with marking robots to ensure flexibility in manufacturing and enhanced quality control, … [Read more...]
Adsorber filters protect against harmful condensation
Water in the oil is a serious issue for many hydraulic systems, because it can lead to increased wear and leakage. Adsorber filters which prevent moisture ingress via the tank breather system provide a remedy, according to engineers at HANSA-FLEX, Bremen, Germany. Unfortunately, although these filters can prevent serious damage and high … [Read more...]
Hydraulic plugs provide positive seal to prevent contamination, leakage
Polymer Molding’s new hydraulic plugs are designed to provide a positive seal for SAE straight thread o-ring ports and MIL-MS-33649 bosses. The FFP Series threaded plugs are knurled to protect against contaminants and for easy assembly and removal on fluid power components. An integrated O-ring type bead seals in the bevel of the port to prevent … [Read more...]
Early warning system heads off downtime
Unit Fluid Monitoring (UFM) systems permit in-depth monitoring of hydraulic power packs and lubrication systems, according to officials at Hainzl, a manufacturer of hydraulic, automation and robotic products based in Linz, Austria. The main focus is on analyzing the oil for signs of humidity, aging and degree of contamination, as well as monitoring … [Read more...]
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