By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When it comes to hydraulic system design, filters are often overlooked and given the back seat to pumps, valves, and actuators. Such logic ignores the importance of filters in the performance, precision, and reliability of hydraulic systems, and such considerations start with the design of the hydraulic … [Read more...] about A designer’s guide to hydraulic filters
Filtration
IFPM 10 fully automatic offline purification system for confined installation use
The Filtration Division of Eaton is expanding its established purifier series with a new, particularly compact size: the fully automatic offline fluid purification system IFPM 10. The unit is designed to remove free, emulsified and dissolved water, free and dissolved gases, as well as particulate contamination from hydraulic and lubrication oils. … [Read more...] about IFPM 10 fully automatic offline purification system for confined installation use
Are clogged hydraulic filters better?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A few years ago, I brought my vehicle into the dealership for servicing, and while I waited, I watched the TV hanging from the wall behind the counter. It was a reel of service schedules, recommended replacement items, and some other upsell commercials. Once, such a video showed a cutaway of a vehicle … [Read more...] about Are clogged hydraulic filters better?
Hydac launches SustainMicron sustainable filtration solution for CONEXPO
As it prepares for CONEXPO, Hydac announced the North American launch of its new SustainMicron, a breakthrough in filtration technology that sets a new industry benchmark for sustainability, performance, and system reliability. This filtration technology delivers up to 30% lower differential pressure than previous generations while maintaining … [Read more...] about Hydac launches SustainMicron sustainable filtration solution for CONEXPO
When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you work with a hydraulic technician who services and repairs hydraulics, especially including work on power units, leave this article for a moment and go ask them, "What's the craziest thing you've seen inside an old reservoir?" My own answer isn't so memorable; it's just a half-collapsed suction filter … [Read more...] about When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?
Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries
Cleveland Tank is proud to announce a new partnership with Zinga Industries, Wisconsin-based hydraulic filtration manufacturer. Through this collaboration, Cleveland Tank will now distribute Zinga’s replacement and consumable hydraulic products, including filler breathers, filter elements, filter heads and strainers. This … [Read more...] about Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries
The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Contributed by Sidney Mondin, Regional Manager, Filter Resources – an MCE Company In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and performance of equipment are closely tied to the cleanliness of the fluids and gases that flow through them. From the wellhead to the refinery, contaminants can silently compromise components, shorten equipment … [Read more...] about The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
I've got contamination on the brain. In the past couple of weeks, I have edited several articles focused on the perils of contamination and how to prevent it. In our May issue, we talk about the importance of contamination control in agricultural machinery. We also talk industrial contamination control in our June issue, where we tackle both … [Read more...] about Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than weeks … [Read more...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters
The Filtration Division of Eaton has expanded its product line with the launch of three high-performance filter series: the DUA, LWF, and DNR. The new filters are engineered to provide hgh durability, efficiency, and reliability, making them suitable for demanding applications such as power generation, manufacturing, marine operations, and … [Read more...] about Eaton expands hydraulic filtration with duplex and in-line pressure filters
