Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) acquired parent company Des- Case Corporation. IGP is a specialist private investment partnership with $2.2 billion in capital raised since inception that provides equity capital to industrial manufacturing companies. IGP concentrates on leading, niche manufacturers of engineered products used in critical … [Read more...] about Industrial Growth Partners invests in Des-Case
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The importance of fluid power contamination control
Contamination is widely recognized as the leading cause of premature failure in fluid-power systems. Thus, keeping contaminants in check helps ensure components and systems perform as intended and last a long time, with minimal unscheduled downtime. Heed the following advice for proper fluid power contamination control. Contamination comes in … [Read more...] about The importance of fluid power contamination control
Des-Case repeats as a Tennessean top workplace
Des-Case Corporation has been named a Tennessean Top Workplace for the second year in a row. The annual nationwide selection program, implemented by a group of regional daily newspapers across the country and WorkplaceDynamics, an employee survey firm, named the most desirable places to work in the U.S. Des-Case was ranked 22nd in the Middle … [Read more...] about Des-Case repeats as a Tennessean top workplace
Clean hydraulics: contaminant removal
Demand for higher efficiency, enhanced output and tolerance of tough terrains make it increasingly more difficult to ensure machines perform at their peak. High-performance hydraulics may be built for these conditions; however, good fluid-handling practices can keep equipment running better, longer. Particulate and moisture contamination of … [Read more...] about Clean hydraulics: contaminant removal
Offline filtration ensures clean-running, efficient machines
Without a doubt, clean hydraulic fluid is the ultimate lifeblood of a hydraulic system. Contamination can reduce efficiency and possibly destroy machinery. That’s why many companies invest in offline filtration systems, commonly referred to as filter carts or kidney loop systems, for the external filtration of hydraulic fluids. Although … [Read more...] about Offline filtration ensures clean-running, efficient machines
Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management
Just having a hydraulic fluid management plan in place doesn’t mean that you are doing it correctly. Managing your lubrication properly is critical in maintaining clean, efficient hydraulic systems, said Jason Kopschinsky, CMRP, director of reliability services for Des-Case. “Not approaching lubrication in a holistic manner, including lubricant … [Read more...] about Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management