Freudenberg’s inline spring inspection machine, a packaging marvel no bigger than a standard microwave oven, scrutinizes 6-12 mm diameter garter springs at a rate of four per second for defects including kinks, gaps, irregular diameters and poorly joined ends. The machine segregates defective components out of a typical batch of 10,000 springs and … [Read more...]
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...]
Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 designed for food-grade applications
While exhibiting at Reliable Plant in Cleveland a few weeks ago, Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. highlighted unique hydraulic fluids designed to give users peace of mind in tough environments. The company's Purity FG Synthetic Fluid 46 was awarded Husky Approval last year, for use in Husky injection molding systems, particularly in food-grade … [Read more...]
Bio-based hydraulic fluid replaces mineral oil based products
Lubriplate Biobased Green VGP compliant Hydraulic Fluids are ultimately biodegradable vegetable based formulas that replace mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. They are formulated to perform in hydraulic systems that require Anti-Wear (AW), anti-rust, anti-oxidation, anti-foam and demulsibility properties. These fluids are highly inhibited … [Read more...]
Hydraulic flow monitor now compatible with biodegradable fluids
Webtec is unveiling its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, an intelligent hydraulic flow monitoring device with integral temperature measurement and large digital display, now for use on oils, water and water-based fluids. According to Martin Cuthbert, Managing Director of Webtec, “We have seen more customers asking for a flow monitoring solution that they … [Read more...]
Professional-strength hydraulic seal prevents leaks in mobile, industrial applications
Hydraulic fluid leaks can cost time and money, and can have a negative impact on the environment. To avoid these negative impacts, a new chemical stop leak product is available that seals existing leaks before they can cause extensive equipment downtime or damage and prevents new ones from forming. Bar’s Leaks, Holly, Mich., introduces Hydraulic … [Read more...]
How does heat affect a hydraulic system?
Everyone knows that contamination can be catastrophic to a hydraulic system. But heat can also be detrimental to hydraulic fluid and the components within that system. Heat contamination reduces oil viscosity, which in turn reduces the fluid’s ability to lubricate components. This thinning of the oil causes surface-on-surface wear. Without … [Read more...]
Environmentally acceptable synthetic hydraulic oils
Clarity Synthetic EA hydraulic oils are designed to give maximum protection in hydraulic equipment used on vessels and in environmentally sensitive areas. They are used in hydraulic systems as recommended by ISO 15380, HEPR in mobile and stationary hydraulic vane-, piston-, and gear-type pumps. They have a viscosity index of 180, which ensures … [Read more...]
Visual hydraulic fluid level indicator and transmitter in one package
Mini LED SureSite indicators from Gems Sensors are suited to environments where zero and low ambient light make visual indicators difficult to read. They make it easy to see tank level in low light and dirty environments where traditional units might get covered or be invisible. They can be used as an oil level gauge and oil level indicator as well … [Read more...]
Online monitoring allows predictive maintenance of hydraulic systems
The concept of Industry 4.0 or Industrial Internet of Things is still new and spreading in major industries with significant investment programs to improve performance, ensure competitiveness and increase value. It is a process that also is revolutionizing traditional maintenance towards smart predictive maintenance, allowing system maintainers to … [Read more...]
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