Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has announced a new filter-element series that reportedly offers significant performance improvements over the company’s current Exapor Max 2 elements. The new-generation series, called Exapor Max 3, will be officially introduced at the Hannover Fair in April. According to company engineers, development of the … [Read more...]
How do you decontaminate a hydraulic system after contamination is found?
After contamination is found in your hydraulic system, how are you supposed to decontaminate it? The simple answer is time and money. Once a system gets contaminated, it gets costly. When a system goes down, costs skyrocket. On one system, production time was worth $2,400 a minute when it was down — and it was down for 32 hours. That was enough … [Read more...]
Should every system be equipped with a kidney loop?
Kidney loop filtration systems can be thought of as sideline hydraulic filtration systems. They can be turned on or off to filter the hydraulic fluid at will. Because a kidney loop system is not directly exposed to the hydraulic system itself at all times, it is quite efficient in removing dirt from the fluid — as well as holding it in the filter … [Read more...]
Mini filter offers max protection
The smallest non-woven filter element ever produced by Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has a diameter of just 25 mm (0.98 in.) and a height of 35 mm (1.38 in.). It is used in the control block of a wheel loader. The miniature filter from Argo-Hytos is only the size of a thumb but, according to company officials, it does not compromise on … [Read more...]
Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Donaldson Co. has launched a new e-commerce website, Shop.Donaldson.com. The site offers customers around the globe a convenient and fast online product search and buying experience for filters and parts. Targeting Donaldson’s industrial air filtration, compressed air and process Filtration, hydraulic, and engine customers, Shop.Donaldson.com … [Read more...]
Portable filter device for off-line filtration
Edited by Mike Santora Most failures in oil systems (up to 80%) are related to oil contamination. Failures like this are a common problem in large industrial applications and mobile machines as well as systems powered by small hydraulic power packs. Effective off-line filtration — continually or temporarily during filling and cyclic service … [Read more...]
IsoLogic connected desiccant breather from Des-Case is first IIoT breather on market
Des-Case Corp. today announced the launch of IsoLogic, the first connected desiccant breather. The patent-pending device is Des-Case’s first entrance into the rapidly growing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) space, expanding on the launch of the first desiccant breather by the company in 1983 and its many innovations since. It is projected … [Read more...]
Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group
Des-Case Corp. today announced its acquisition of RMF Systems, a specialist in desiccant breathers, filtration systems, analysis and monitoring solutions to maintain hydraulic oil and lubricant cleanliness. With the addition of RMF, Des-Case will provide a broader range of solutions, greater customer convenience and deeper professional … [Read more...]
Where should I locate my hydraulic filter?
Contributed by Josh Cosford Are filters a one-size fits all type of product? Certainly not. When selecting a filter, you must understand where the ideal location for that filter will be. You also need to do an overall assessment to determine if one filter is enough or if you should install multiple filters throughout your system. Most … [Read more...]
What types of hydraulic filters are available?
Contributed by Josh Cosford Many fluid power systems fail simply because there is too much particle contamination in the fluid medium. In fact, some estimate that 75% of all fluid power failures can be attributed to contamination-related issues. Thus you, as an engineer, technician or end-user, who ignores filtration does so at the peril of … [Read more...]
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