For any seal to function well in a fluid power application, it must resist the extreme forces attempting to squeeze the material through even the smallest gap like so much Playdoh. The gaps available to a seal to squeeze through are called extrusion gaps. To understand the extrusion gap, you must first understand the primary […]
Kidney-loop system provides continuous fluid filtration and conditioning
Schroeder Industries is proud to release its Kidney Loop System Change-Over (KLCO). Through the use of the Kidney Loop System Change-Over (KLCO), plant owners and operators no longer need to compromise system/fluid condition during filter replacements. It goes without saying, the cleaner the fluid, the better the operating condition. According to sources like Noria Corp., contamination […]
Hallite announces grand opening of new global test house
Hallite Seals International Ltd. announced today the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art product and material test house after breaking ground in January. Located inside the global manufacturing building at 130 Oldfield Rd in Hampton, UK, the new Hallite facility combines laboratory and product testing space previously housed in separate buildings. Constructed and equipped for […]
When should you use PTFE seals?
Being the fluid power professional you are, you know that Teflon is used for more than making pans slippery. However, you may not know that Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont, discovered accidentally many decades ago and associated with non-stock coatings. PTFE is an acronym for polytetrafluoroethylene, which is also a fluorocarbon. DuPont trademarked […]
Trelleborg signs Applied Power Products as Authorized Distributor for sealing
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has signed Applied Power Products as an authorized Trelleborg distributor. The partnership establishes Applied Power Products as Trelleborg’s sole distributor in the Midwest United States, laying the foundation for growth in this region for both companies in various industrial markets. According to Heather Castleman, Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing for Trelleborg […]
What are the most important hydraulic filtration terms you must understand?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It’s not enough for you to learn how to design or install hydraulic systems. Any fluid power professional worth their weight in hydraulic oil approaches their education holistically, even if this education occurs after your last exam in college. Engineers and designers absolutely must consider how to make it easier […]
Trelleborg celebrates grand opening of Ontario, Calif. sealing facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Ontario, California, on August 18. The Ontario site houses the West Coast warehouse for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, as well as new aerospace and industrial ServicePLUS Centers, to serve the sealing needs of Trelleborg’s aerospace and industrial customers in Ontario and the surrounding areas. […]
Optimizing hydraulic operations with the use of energy-efficient hydraulic fluids
The right lubricants can improve profitability, productivity and sustainability. Contributed by Blayne McKenzie, Strategic Technology Manager, Industrial Products, The Lubrizol Corp. Procurement decisions in almost any market you can imagine are driven primarily by one or more of the following three factors: profitability, productivity and sustainability. In the rapidly evolving world of hydraulic equipment, hardware is […]
Schroeder introduces Filtration Management as a Service program
Schroeder Industries has added an all-new fixed installation program called Filtration Management as a Service (FMaaS). With FMaaS, Schroeder comes to the customer and maintains and operates critical fluid conditioning equipment (that they also provide) at a low per gallon processing fee. After an initial investment in the plant, many operations do not have the resources […]
Trelleborg signs CRC as an authorized distributor for its sealing solutions
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces CRC Distribution as an authorized Trelleborg distributor. This designation strengthens the decade-long partnership between the two companies and establishes CRC Distribution as the exclusive distributor of Trelleborg seals in the Southern and Western United States and for Orkot® products across the United States and Canada. Heather Castleman, Senior Director of Strategy […]
Polyurethane seals from Freudenberg: Not afraid of extreme conditions
The environmental demands placed on the hydraulic systems in large, heavy equipment can be extreme. Pressure, abrasive fluids, extreme temperatures, and dirt can all impact the reliability and performance of the seals used to protect their mechanics. Fortunately for manufacturers producing construction, agricultural, and mining machinery – among other, heavy-duty industrial applications – Freudenberg Sealing […]
IFPM 33 fluid purifier removes water, gases and particulate contaminants from oils
To increase reliability, life, and efficiency of systems, the hydraulic Filtration Division of Eaton introduces the optimized version of IFPM 33 mobile, off-line fluid purifier system. The fully-automated, PLC-controlled purifiers effectively remove free, emulsified and dissolved water, free and dissolved gases, and particulate contamination down to 3 µm from light transformer oils to heavy lubricating […]
New EPDM eliminates fluid leaks in slow-moving drones, cargo planes
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has begun manufacturing seals made from a new Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) material that successfully addresses a significant challenge in the aerospace industry — hydraulic seal leakage at high altitudes and low temperatures. The new material, 80 EPDM 426288, successfully seals hydraulic systems operating at temperatures as low as -85° F […]
Schroeder Industries announces Schroeder Service
Schroeder Industries is pleased to announce the launch of Schroeder Service at WasteExpo 2021. Over the last couple of years, Schroeder has been building the Schroeder Service program and all of its offerings. What started as a basic contamination audit now includes a more in-depth contamination auditing service, a rental equipment program, a sensor calibration service, […]
Reliable Plant registration open, with 50% discount til June 25
Reliable Plant 2021 is set for October 19-21 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Currently, registration is 50% off until Friday, June 25. Reliable Plant is the place where reliability and maintenance professionals come together to learn from experts, see the latest technology and meet leaders in the industry. The event features four jam-packed […]
When should you use Viton seals?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Viton is actually a registered trademark of Chemours Company (previously of DuPont) and is a synthetic rubber used in seals. Viton is a family of fluoropolymer elastomers also identified as FKM, but the family offers various copolymers. Often green or brown, Viton finds itself used in various hydraulic applications requiring […]
HP3 in-line mounted filters rated for working pressures to 6,000 psi
Adding to its high-pressure filter range, the Filtration Division Eaton introduces the HP3 in-line mounted filters for mobile and industrial applications. Suitable for oils, emulsions, coolants, and most synthetic and lubrication fluids, the filters have a working pressure of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). The HP3 series is available in different sizes ranging from […]
Schroeder Industries gives new look to its D-AB Desiccant Breather Series
Schroeder Industries has listened to suggestions from its customers and has begun transitioning its line of desiccant breathers to a more economic standpoint. Due to the ever-changing market conditions, Schroeder Industries is transitioning its D-AB product line to orange beads. Schroeder is always interested in new ways to meet customer expectations and reduce its dependence on […]
Mobil SHC Aware HS series hydraulic oils for marine applications
Mobil SHC Aware HS Series high-performance hydraulic oils meet Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for environmentally acceptable lubricants* and EU Ecolabel requirements, while offering excellent protection in hydraulic systems†. Biodegradable, minimally toxic and non-bioaccumulative, these lubricants can be used in hydraulic systems where spills or leakage could result in adverse environmental impact. The line includes […]
Schroeder Industries introduces all-new rental equipment program
Schroeder Industries has added an all-new rental equipment program. Starting out with the products found in its Filter Systems & Diagnostics (IoT) Product Group, this program extends Schroeder’s proven fluid conditioning technology at a more affordable cost. Plant owners and operators across the globe are in a constant state of scrutiny with expectations to minimize […]
Cloud-based monitoring and analytics platform for rotating equipment
A. W. Chesterton Company has released its latest IIoT innovation – Chesterton Connect Cloud – a web-based dashboard and analytics platform for viewing and analyzing data collected from Chesterton Connect equipment monitoring sensors. The Chesterton Connect Cloud provides 24/7 access to process and operating conditions of pumps or other equipment being monitored to easily recognize […]
Small and light EDA duplex change-over filters for continuous operation
The Filtration Division of Eaton has redesigned its EDA series of duplex pressure filters, which is up to 30% smaller and lighter than its predecessor while maintaining the same high performance level. Available in five different sizes from EDA 106, 256, 406 and 636 to 1006 with flow capacities up to 265 gpm (1000 lpm), […]
Ohio Fabricators releases new standard filtration products
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has added several new standard filtration products to its stock inventory. In order to reduce lead time for its customers and maintain its reputation for prompt delivery of its products to both distributors and end users, OFCO has decided to create and maintain increased inventory levels on 16 products, including suction […]
Medium pressure filters offer high ISO count reductions in single pass
Schroeder Industries has added the 2QF5 base-ported medium pressure filter to its line of base-ported medium pressure filters. Accompanied by the QF5 and 3QF5 base-ported medium pressure filters, the 2QF5 is the perfect middle-ground solution for customers needing an extra layer of filtration. The 2QF5 dual stage elements allow for superior ISO count reduction in […]
Elastomer seal material complies with all major global food regulations and standards
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launched a new elastomer sealing material, FoodPro E75F1. Demonstrating compliance with most comprehensive global food contact material regulations, it is specifically engineered for universal use in food and beverage processing applications. For manufacturers of food and beverage equipment, FoodPro E75F1 saves time and costs by making it easy to specify materials that […]