Schroeder Industries has released a protective shroud for the D5 series visual pop-up indicators. This shroud protects D5 indicators against harsh environments and inadvertent impacts that cause indicator cracking/breakage. Visual pop-up indicators provide an economical way to know (at a glance) when a filter element needs to be replaced. With … [Read more...] about Shroud strengthens visual pop-up indicators on filters
Filtration
More desiccant and increased airflow means longer life for breathers
Des-Case has recently improved its breather designs, featuring more desiccant and increased airflow without increasing the external dimensions of the breather, which adds up to 25-50% longer breather life. Now its VentGuard, Standard and HydroGuard breathers feature the new options, including: Domed cap to allow for better washdown … [Read more...] about More desiccant and increased airflow means longer life for breathers
Filter maintenance 101
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
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
