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
Filtration
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
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
