With the ground-breaking ceremony in May 2019 and the completion of the filter element factory in summer 2020 as an extension of the Kraichtal site, Argo-Hytos has reached a milestone in the digitization of its own value chain. The company has opened its digital filter element factory, "Smart L.E.A.F.," which stands for lean, digital processes for … [Read more...] about Argo-Hytos opens high-tech filter element factory
Filtration
Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Winners of the LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) in the category of test & measurement include Schroeder Industries with its Schroeder Pro: Total Fluid Health instrument, notching the Bronze award in this category. The LEAP Awards honor innovative product technology in 12 categories. As determined by 14 industry … [Read more...] about Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Varnish Elimination Unit removes sludge from hydraulic fluid
Schroeder Industries introduces the Schroeder Varnish Elimination Unit (VEU). With the scheduled (and often times unscheduled) dollar value of replacement hydraulic parts and the pressure to maintain a 100% planned up-time schedule, most operators are shocked to learn that the level of operational quality lies solely in the cleanliness of their … [Read more...] about Varnish Elimination Unit removes sludge from hydraulic fluid
Des-Case providing full-service remote diagnostic monitoring solution
Des-Case Corp. has announced the launch of a new remote diagnostic monitoring subscription plan for industrial lubricated assets where customers can have peace of mind knowing the lubricant health, cleanliness and humidity inside their critical assets have real-time monitoring by a team of experts. “Des-Case has innovated and manufactured … [Read more...] about Des-Case providing full-service remote diagnostic monitoring solution
New modular air-prep filters
SMC Corp. of America, Noblesville, Ind. has expanded its family of compressed air preparation filters. The AFF/AM/AMD Series filter line features additional sizes, as well as units that are smaller, lighter and more efficient than previous versions. The extended product offerings include AFF Series line filters, AM Series Mist Separators, … [Read more...] about New modular air-prep filters
2-in-1 filter offers cold-start performance
The new “2in1” suction-return filter from ARGO-HYTOS is reportedly an innovative, combined system designed to economically handle cold-start situations. In tractors and other mobile machines with a mixed-response, common oil circuit for transmission and power hydraulics, a suction filter is usually used to protect the pump, while a return … [Read more...] about 2-in-1 filter offers cold-start performance
Hengst Filtration set to acquire hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth
Hengst Filtration is set to acquire the hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth AG. This includes the site in Ketsch (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) with approximately 190 employees and the worldwide sales activities in more than 30 countries. In addition to the hydraulic filter know-how, more than 40 industrial property rights will also be … [Read more...] about Hengst Filtration set to acquire hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth
Hydraulic Symbology 304 – conditioning and monitoring
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...] about Hydraulic Symbology 304 – conditioning and monitoring
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...] about Custom filter manufacturer Ohio Fabricators Co. reaches 75-year milestone
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...] about Compact, portable offline filtration system weighs just 30 lb