The upcoming IFPE show, in Las Vegas from March 7-11, will allow fluid power designers to see the latest in hydraulic filter technologies. Read on to see how these critical components are used in mobile machinery, as well as a listing of what IFPE booths you can visit for more information on hydraulic filters. A reliable and efficient hydraulic … [Read more...] about Hydraulic filters at IFPE 2017
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When should you use offline filtration systems?
Editor's note: This article was updated with links and additional text on February 6, 2025. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, inline hydraulic filters are not enough to keep a hydraulic system happy. Most hydraulic systems are installed with at least a return filter, which semi-purifies fluid before it is once again welcomed … [Read more...] about When should you use offline filtration systems?
Portable dryer keeps water out of hydraulic oil
Most fluid-power users understand that particulate contamination in hydraulic oil can markedly degrade the performance and life of mobile and industrial machinery. Perhaps less recognized is that water contamination in the oil can similarly lead to component failure. Water, whether dissolved in the oil, present in an emulsion or as free water, … [Read more...] about Portable dryer keeps water out of hydraulic oil
Parker to acquire filtration company CLARCOR for $4.3 billion
Parker Hannifin Corp., Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and CLARCOR Inc., Franklin, Tenn., announced yesterday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Parker will acquire CLARCOR for approximately $4.3 billion in cash, including the assumption of net debt. CLARCO, a manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental … [Read more...] about Parker to acquire filtration company CLARCOR for $4.3 billion
DES-CASE reimagines the oil sight glass
Des-Case Corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty filtration products has launched an entirely redesigned oil sight glass (OSG) that pushes the boundaries of what oil sight glasses can do. A clear cylinder that installs in the drain port of the oil reservoir of pumps, gearboxes, bearing housings and other pieces of equipment, the sight … [Read more...] about DES-CASE reimagines the oil sight glass
When should you use a filter cart?
Filter carts are mobile kidney loop systems that contain a motor, a pump and a filter to form an independent unit. Filter carts can generally be used in two different ways: as enhancement to existing hydraulic system filters, and as fluid preparation for use in hydraulic systems after an event (e.g. replacing fluid, repairs, maintenance, etc.). Dan … [Read more...] about When should you use a filter cart?
Better performance density for filters from ARGO-HYTOS
The primary objective for developing ARGO-HYTOS’ EXAPOR MAX 2 filter element was greater machine availability, longer service intervals, lower-cost spare parts, and lower operating costs for machine operators in the area of mobile and industrial hydraulics. To improve the performance density of the filters, ARGO-HYTOS engineers took a closer … [Read more...] about Better performance density for filters from ARGO-HYTOS
How are hydraulic filters constructed?
Hydraulic filters are an example of a product that began as a very simple solution but progressed over the years to be quite complex. Jeremy Crookshanks Product Manager, Hydraulic & Lube Filtration for Schroeder Industries said that while they still perform the same basic task of protecting sensitive hydraulic components from contaminates, due … [Read more...] about How are hydraulic filters constructed?
How does a coalescing filter work?
Large contaminants in a pneumatic system are readily captured by general-purpose filters or tend to settle out of a compressed-air stream. Air dryers can effectively remove water from compressed air. But aerosols—extremely small (≥ 0.1 micron) solid particles and liquid droplets of oil and water suspended in the air—remain in the flow stream and … [Read more...] about How does a coalescing filter work?
What are kidney loop systems?
Hydraulic systems are generally equipped with system filters. The system filters are either placed on the pressure side (e.g. downstream of pumps, before system components) or on the return side (e.g. before fluid is reaching the reservoir). Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems, Schroeder Industries, said that in a case where only … [Read more...] about What are kidney loop systems?
