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
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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
Maintain efficient machines with fluid indicators
Improper fluid levels in a hydraulic system can cause a number of difficult and sometimes even catastrophic failures. For example, having too much hydraulic fluid in the reservoir can cause the reservoir to overflow when a differential cylinder retracts. On the other hand, having too little fluid in the reservoir can introduce air into the system, … [Read more...] about Maintain efficient machines with fluid indicators
What is hydraulic fluid conditioning – part 1
You’ll have to excuse my shade of indigo. I’m not sure if it’s more Smurf or Na’vi, but back when I first started writing about fluid power, I promised I’d talk about fluid conditioning until I’m blue in the face. I’ll live with the odd skin tone, because fluid conditioning is still one of the most important topics related to hydraulic … [Read more...] about What is hydraulic fluid conditioning – part 1
Easy to use hydraulic filter select tool
Bosch Rexroth has developed a filter sizing program that allows users to input various parameters such as fluid type, fluid viscosity, system temperature, and micron rating to evaluate the pressure drop across Rexroth filters. The sizing software (Filter Select) can be used to quickly determine the best filter for a specific hydraulic application … [Read more...] about Easy to use hydraulic filter select tool
