Clients of UK-based oil management service provider OMS LubriTek (formerly Rockson LubriTek) are set to benefit from a major investment in new kit and expertise – thanks to partner company Reynolds Contamination Control. The two companies began working together last year when Reynolds announced it would be using OMS LubriTek’s pioneering Energy … [Read more...] about Complete contamination control, including cloud-connection, reduces varnish
Filtration
Has contamination turned your maintenance department into the emergency repair department?
Contributed by Sam Kaye, CFPSD,CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, Application Manager, RHK Hydraulic Cylinder Services Inc. The maintenance department is the cornerstone of any company that relies on equipment to generate profit. As the name suggests, the main function of this group is to maintain equipment and prevent breakdowns. But when equipment failures … [Read more...] about Has contamination turned your maintenance department into the emergency repair department?
Schroeder Industries expands its oil dehydrator series
Schroeder Industries has expanded its line of North American Vacuum Dehydrators with the all-new NAV 5 Vacuum Dehydrator. With the success of its NAV 30 gpm vacuum dehydrator, Schroeder saw a need to offer a 5 gpm version to condition smaller reservoirs under 600 gallons. The NAV 5 is compact coming in roughly 9 in. smaller in length and over … [Read more...] about Schroeder Industries expands its oil dehydrator series
A brief introduction to hydraulic system filter placement
Contributed by Don Krause, Business Development, Ohio Fabricators Company Filtration has come a long way since the beginning of time. Believe it or not, filtration goes all the way back to ancient times. The Egyptians used to strain mash grapes through fabric and make grape juice and wine. Even the use of filters to purify water and make it … [Read more...] about A brief introduction to hydraulic system filter placement
Compact industrial-strength water removal system
Schroeder Industries is shedding light on its economical water removal systems, the Triton A Dehydration Station. Water contamination in hydraulic systems can severely reduce the life of systems and fluids. Schroeder’s Triton A (as part of the Triton Dehydration Station Series) eliminates 100% of free and up to 90% of dissolved water from small … [Read more...] about Compact industrial-strength water removal system
How does water impact hydraulic fluid?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Most hydraulic fluid is oil-based, so we cannot forget the adage that oil and water do not mix well. However, when it comes to the hydraulic oil transferring energy around your hydraulic system, much more is at stake. Whether free or in saturation, the potential harm from water is more detrimental than merely … [Read more...] about How does water impact hydraulic fluid?
Compact laser particle counter for fluid analysis
New compact laser particle counter from Des-Case provides accurate insight into oil cleanliness levels in equipment. The compact and lightweight particle counter utilizes the same accurate twin laser technology as the company's larger Portable Laser Particle Counter (PLPC), but is lighter, smaller and less expensive. The unit comes with an … [Read more...] about Compact laser particle counter for fluid analysis
Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Schroeder Industries introduces an all-new 12 in. bowl option from its line of SRLT medium pressure filters. By offering the option of a 12 in. bowl, the new SRLT12 produces a much lower differential pressure at the advertised 25 gpm (100 lpm) rating. This option now gives Schroeder the flexibility of fitting the SRLT in more industrial … [Read more...] about Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Argo-Hytos opens high-tech filter element factory
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
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
