By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The evolution of hydraulic filters from basic, pleated cellulose or paper into today’s synthetic depth media material has been slow but sure. This is because there are only so many ways to trap microscopic particles while offering little resistance to even smaller oil molecules. But engineers are continuing the … [Read more...] about Hydraulic filters continue to evolve
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MP Filtri USA relocates to new headquarters
MP Filtri USA Inc. has completed its move to its new Quakertown, Pa. headquarters on a 7.4-acre campus. The new 59,000 sq. ft. facility provides expanded filter assembly and element manufacturing production machinery, contamination control product “CMP” repair and recalibration laboratory, increased product assembly capacity, and … [Read more...] about MP Filtri USA relocates to new headquarters
Low-pressure filters feature unique box geometry for longer life
MP Filtri will be highlighting its new ELIXIR low pressure filters at IFPE 2020 next month. The new designs are rated to 232 psi, are lighter, easy to use and kinder to the environment. They include inline connections, zero leakage bypass valve and cartridge style element and reusable bowl and suction, return and supply line configurations with … [Read more...] about Low-pressure filters feature unique box geometry for longer life
MP Filtri breaks ground on new facility
MP Filtri’s ground-breaking ceremony is to mark the beginning of construction of a new facility for MP Filtri USA Inc. The ceremony was held April 17,2019 at the Northfield Business Campus East Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, Pa. The new facility is expected to open late 2019. The current facility located in Quakertown at 2055 Quaker Pointe … [Read more...] about MP Filtri breaks ground on new facility
In-line contamination monitor offers user flexibility
The ICM – 2.0 in-line contamination monitor, developed by MP Filtri in Milan, Italy, automatically measures and displays particulate contamination, moisture and temperature levels in various hydraulic fluids. It is designed specifically to be mounted directly to systems, where ongoing measurement or analysis is required, and where space and costs … [Read more...] about In-line contamination monitor offers user flexibility
MP Filtri highlights updated in-line contamination monitor at IFPE
MP Filtri has launched its new ICM-2.0 in-line contamination monitor at IFPE, to allow users to automatically measure and display particulate contamination, moisture and temperature levels in various hydraulic fluids. Company representatives told me that the newest features of this model include the ability to download data via a USB stick with … [Read more...] about MP Filtri highlights updated in-line contamination monitor at IFPE
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
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
