MV-HO Hydraulic Oil is a petroleum-based multi-viscosity, anti-wear hydraulic oil designed especially for high speed, high pressure, mobile equipment service, and machine tool applications. Special Low Pour Hydraulic oil is suitable for heavy duty, high pressure applications. Its anti-wear characteristics make it ideal for high performance in … [Read more...] about Low-temperature hydraulic fluids
Filtration
Where are filtration systems used?
Filtration systems are used anywhere upgraded or auxiliary filtration is required in a hydraulic system. A filtration system is available in either permanent kidney loop circuits or portable filter cart assemblies. Either system is used to improve the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic machine. Often, filtration systems are used to … [Read more...] about Where are filtration systems used?
Where are hydraulic filters used?
Illustration shows a high-performance filter element. Photo courtesy of Pall Corp., 2015. Hydraulic filters are used anywhere in a hydraulic system particle contamination is to be removed. Particle contamination can be ingested through the reservoir, created during the manufacture of system components, or generated internally from the hydraulic … [Read more...] about Where are hydraulic filters used?
Offline filtration ensures clean-running, efficient machines
Without a doubt, clean hydraulic fluid is the ultimate lifeblood of a hydraulic system. Contamination can reduce efficiency and possibly destroy machinery. That’s why many companies invest in offline filtration systems, commonly referred to as filter carts or kidney loop systems, for the external filtration of hydraulic fluids. Although … [Read more...] about Offline filtration ensures clean-running, efficient machines
Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management
Just having a hydraulic fluid management plan in place doesn’t mean that you are doing it correctly. Managing your lubrication properly is critical in maintaining clean, efficient hydraulic systems, said Jason Kopschinsky, CMRP, director of reliability services for Des-Case. “Not approaching lubrication in a holistic manner, including lubricant … [Read more...] about Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management
What is viscosity index?
Viscosity index is a dimensionless number that represents how the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid changes with temperature. (It also applies to fluids like engine and automatic transmission oils, gear lubricants, and power-steering fluids.) The greater the viscosity index (VI), the smaller the change in fluid viscosity for a given change in … [Read more...] about What is viscosity index?
LeakTracker leak detection kit is ideal for industrial fluid systems
Spectroline Industrial has released the LeakTracker kit for use with hydraulic systems, compressors, engines, gearboxes and fuel systems. It comes with the LT-300 LeakTracker UV leak detection flashlight that delivers pure UV light for superior fluorescent dye response. The flashlight is more powerful than most corded, high-intensity UV lamps and … [Read more...] about LeakTracker leak detection kit is ideal for industrial fluid systems
High viscosity mobile filtration systems from Schroeder Industries
Schroeder Industries released the MFD-MV High Viscosity Mobile Filtration Systems. The MFD-MV cart is capable of handling fluids of up to 5,000 SUS, at 6 or 10 gpm, bridging the gap between the regular carts and the MFD-HV high viscosity cart for fluids up to 10,000 SUS The MFD-MV is a compact, self-contained filtration system equipped with … [Read more...] about High viscosity mobile filtration systems from Schroeder Industries
New filters reduce spare parts and lower maintenance costs
ARGO-HYTOS' return-suction filter offers functional improvements of the return filter and section or pressure filter, such as excellent cold start characteristics, protection of the filling pump, fewer components and reduction of spare parts and maintenance costs. Additional advantages include one filter for both circuits, the total oil volume … [Read more...] about New filters reduce spare parts and lower maintenance costs
Smarter ways to fight fluid contamination
Most hydraulics users know that fluid contamination leads to problems. It can raise fluid costs, promote premature component failure and cause unscheduled downtime, just to name a few potential headaches. “Over the past 10 years, the knowledge base has widened and customers are more aware that contamination is important and it influences … [Read more...] about Smarter ways to fight fluid contamination
