Thanks to strong R&D activities in the field of tank optimization and, in particular, degassing of hydraulic fluids, engineers at Hydac have developed a new filter line. The products include a refined housing design and flow based on an in-to-out concept. In-to-out filtration helps ensure low outlet velocity and minimizes turbulence in the tank. … [Read more...] about Return-line filters for tank optimization
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New filters protect sensitive electrohydraulics
Atos, with headquarters in Sesto Calende, Italy, has introduced a new line of hydraulic filters. It rounds out the company's product portfolio that includes proportional, on-off and safety valves, cylinders and servocylinders, pumps, manifolds and systems. The filters ensure circuits maintain recommended fluid cleanliness levels in hydraulic … [Read more...] about New filters protect sensitive electrohydraulics
Argo-Hytos announces new filter series
Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has announced a new filter-element series that reportedly offers significant performance improvements over the company’s current Exapor Max 2 elements. The new-generation series, called Exapor Max 3, will be officially introduced at the Hannover Fair in April. According to company engineers, development of the … [Read more...] about Argo-Hytos announces new filter series
How do you decontaminate a hydraulic system after contamination is found?
After contamination is found in your hydraulic system, how are you supposed to decontaminate it? The simple answer is time and money. Once a system gets contaminated, it gets costly. When a system goes down, costs skyrocket. On one system, production time was worth $2,400 a minute when it was down — and it was down for 32 hours. That was enough … [Read more...] about How do you decontaminate a hydraulic system after contamination is found?
Should every system be equipped with a kidney loop?
Kidney loop filtration systems can be thought of as sideline hydraulic filtration systems. They can be turned on or off to filter the hydraulic fluid at will. Because a kidney loop system is not directly exposed to the hydraulic system itself at all times, it is quite efficient in removing dirt from the fluid — as well as holding it in the filter … [Read more...] about Should every system be equipped with a kidney loop?
Mini filter offers max protection
The smallest non-woven filter element ever produced by Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has a diameter of just 25 mm (0.98 in.) and a height of 35 mm (1.38 in.). It is used in the control block of a wheel loader. The miniature filter from Argo-Hytos is only the size of a thumb but, according to company officials, it does not compromise on … [Read more...] about Mini filter offers max protection
Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Donaldson Co. has launched a new e-commerce website, Shop.Donaldson.com. The site offers customers around the globe a convenient and fast online product search and buying experience for filters and parts. Targeting Donaldson’s industrial air filtration, compressed air and process Filtration, hydraulic, and engine customers, Shop.Donaldson.com … [Read more...] about Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Portable filter device for off-line filtration
Edited by Mike Santora Most failures in oil systems (up to 80%) are related to oil contamination. Failures like this are a common problem in large industrial applications and mobile machines as well as systems powered by small hydraulic power packs. Effective off-line filtration — continually or temporarily during filling and cyclic service … [Read more...] about Portable filter device for off-line filtration
IsoLogic connected desiccant breather from Des-Case is first IIoT breather on market
Des-Case Corp. today announced the launch of IsoLogic, the first connected desiccant breather. The patent-pending device is Des-Case’s first entrance into the rapidly growing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) space, expanding on the launch of the first desiccant breather by the company in 1983 and its many innovations since. It is projected … [Read more...] about IsoLogic connected desiccant breather from Des-Case is first IIoT breather on market
Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group
Des-Case Corp. today announced its acquisition of RMF Systems, a specialist in desiccant breathers, filtration systems, analysis and monitoring solutions to maintain hydraulic oil and lubricant cleanliness. With the addition of RMF, Des-Case will provide a broader range of solutions, greater customer convenience and deeper professional … [Read more...] about Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group