Setting planned and intelligent filter maintenance programs can reduce downtime, increase efficiency and usher your hydraulic systems into the IoT future. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Plant maintenance practices vary by industry, by economic conditions, by process and by employees. Some plants may have strict preventive maintenance … [Read more...] about Filter maintenance 101
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Suction strainers available for as soon as next-day delivery
The Specialty Manufacturing Co. has announced that its entire offering of suction strainers is available immediately, with all orders shipping in just two weeks and many popular sizes as fast as next day. Suction strainers provide protection in liquid or air applications by trapping debris before it can enter and damage the pump. Made in the … [Read more...] about Suction strainers available for as soon as next-day delivery
Adsorber filters protect against harmful condensation
Water in the oil is a serious issue for many hydraulic systems, because it can lead to increased wear and leakage. Adsorber filters which prevent moisture ingress via the tank breather system provide a remedy, according to engineers at HANSA-FLEX, Bremen, Germany. Unfortunately, although these filters can prevent serious damage and high … [Read more...] about Adsorber filters protect against harmful condensation
Daman partners with Schroeder Industries to offer filtration components
Daman Products has announced that it has partnered with Schroeder Industries to offer more reliable integrated solutions to its distributors. Through this partnership, Daman has optimized flow characteristics by eliminating the filter head and therefore reducing distributor costs. Daman can assemble or provide loose Schroeder filtration … [Read more...] about Daman partners with Schroeder Industries to offer filtration components
New oil dehydrator technology from Schroeder Industries
Schroeder Industries has introduced the Schroeder 30-gpm North American Vacuum Dehydrator (NAV) Unit. With the price of oil fluctuating, the increased cost of used oil disposal, and the pressure to maintain a 100% planned up-time schedule, the only effective solution is to maintain the fluid at the highest purity levels, and by doing so, extend … [Read more...] about New oil dehydrator technology from Schroeder Industries
How should you store your elastomer seals for hydraulic and pneumatic use?
Elastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications. A seal’s design and its material properties are two keys to lasting performance, but experts also offer some important recommendations on proper safekeeping if seals will be stored for a period of time prior to installation. Elastomer … [Read more...] about How should you store your elastomer seals for hydraulic and pneumatic use?
How do you remove water from your hydraulic system?
It’s common knowledge that particulate contamination is unwanted in hydraulic systems. Contamination in hydraulic oil can damage mobile and industrial machinery. Of as much concern should be water in oil, as it too can lead to component failure. Water in hydraulic fluid can be seen as free, dissolved or emulsified and can reduce hydraulic … [Read more...] about How do you remove water from your hydraulic system?
2-in-1 suction return filter for cold start applications
In tractors with a mixed response common oil circuit for transmission and power hydraulics, a suction filter is usually used to protect the pump and a return filter to ensure oil cleanliness. To protect the system during cold start, a coarse safety screen is often also installed in the suction line, but this a disadvantage of this design is that … [Read more...] about 2-in-1 suction return filter for cold start applications
When are static seals used in hydraulics?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Static seals are used in hydraulic applications where two mating surfaces or edges require positive sealing. A static seal, by definition, is one that remains stationary and subjected to no movement and its related friction. A static seal may be exposed to hydraulic pressure on both sides or be exposed to … [Read more...] about When are static seals used in hydraulics?
New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media
Donaldson Company Inc. broke ground on a $15 million Material Research Center at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Michael Wynblatt, vice president and chief technology officer, said, “The secret to leading in the filtration market is having great filter media, and that's enabled by having great … [Read more...] about New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media