By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The use of hydraulic symbols must be comprehensive in your efforts to detail the workings of a complete hydraulic system. Hydraulic machines consist of more than pumps, valves and actuators, of course, even though they are often the stars of the show. Those stars would quickly fall into the other side of fame … [Read more...]
Custom filter manufacturer Ohio Fabricators Co. reaches 75-year milestone
With all that has happened this year in industry, there are still many bright spots for small businesses. Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO), a custom manufacturer of filters, strainers, breathers and diffusers for a wide range of industries, is proud to announce a celebration of its 75 years in business. Founded in 1944 in Coshocton, Ohio, halfway … [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...]
Schroeder Industries unveils fluid cleanliness training program
Schroeder Industries is unveiling a new training program for OEM’s and MRO operations called “Schroeder’s Fast Fifteen,” which provides targeted fluid cleanliness concepts in 15 minutes. The company is using its 70 years of expertise to build out this brand-new training concept. With most corporations vying for users' attention during this time, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Spring maintenance tasks for fluid power systems
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It was 20° here in Burlington, Ontario yesterday. No, not 20° Fahrenheit, but 20° Celsius … equating to something like 68° F. Nevertheless, it was warm enough to have our entire family outside playing basketball in the driveway. Because of the weather and the lack of human gatherings, I’m seeing a number of … [Read more...]
IFPE Download: Donaldson develops wireless filter monitoring system
Donaldson Company is now offering its Filter Minder wireless monitoring system for air filters on heavy-duty engines, and is currently field testing the technology in mobile hydraulic filters. The company announced at Conexpo/IFPE that it is now offering installation and support of this innovative connected technology to optimize fleet maintenance … [Read more...]
Low-pressure filters feature unique box geometry for longer life
MP Filtri will be highlighting its new ELIXIR low pressure filters at IFPE 2020 next month. The new designs are rated to 232 psi, are lighter, easy to use and kinder to the environment. They include inline connections, zero leakage bypass valve and cartridge style element and reusable bowl and suction, return and supply line configurations with … [Read more...]
Offline filtration loop adapters ensure clean reservoir fluids
When hydraulic systems need to be cleaned, there’s no easy way to access the fluid inside reservoirs. As any user of fluid power knows, new and used hydraulic fluids typically are not pre-filtered and can be highly contaminated. One-pass filtration systems aren’t enough. Opening the filler breather cap while filling the reservoir allows airborne … [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...]
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