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 […]
What is the difference between cellulose and glass filter media?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Manufacturers make cellulose fibers from long chains of plant material processed into a pulp and then drawn out into strands. Glass media comes from a more complicated process of first drawing molten silica fibers and then combining them into a strand using a resin binder. The product of either process […]
RFB compact Air-X return line filter for small to medium flow rates
HYDAC is pleased to announce the introduction of the RFB compact series filter – the newest member of the HYDAC Air-X return line filter series. Appropriate for small to medium flow rates, the filter will be sold in five sizes ranging from 45 – 260 lpm. The flow of the filter is inward to outward […]
Ohio Fabricators announces staffing changes
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) is proud to announce the addition of two new professionals to its growing staff. In April, OFCO hired Mark Thaxton as an industrial engineer. Thaxton holds a BS in manufacturing engineering technology from the University of Akron. He is a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter engine mechanic and supervisor. Prior to […]
Schroeder Industries celebrates 75th anniversary
Schroeder Industries is celebrating 75 years of business in 2021. Founded in April 1946, the world of hydraulics looked a lot different for the founders of Schroeder Industries. What started as an agent and distributor of electrical apparatuses to the coal mining industry, the Schroeder Brothers Corporation quickly evolved into a leading firm in the […]
AirEX return filters prevent foaming
Modern mobile machinery requires compact and robust hydraulic components. And according to engineers at ARGO-HYTOS, this also applies to hydraulic tanks, as lack of space and cost pressure often lead to a reduction in tank volume. With a simultaneous increase in performance in the form of higher volume flows, the requirements for return filters are […]
VFL indicator with smart sensor technology for filter life monitoring
HYDAC is pleased to announce the introduction of the VFL Indicator with smart sensor technology. The indicator uses a highly engineered algorithm in combination with learning-capable software to provide the most advanced filter element predictive maintenance. The algorithm, developed from extensive hydraulic and lube oil lab and field experience, collects ΔP, temperature and hours of […]
Schroeder Industries expands its Fast Fifteen online mini courses
Schroeder Industries is continuing the Fast Fifteen program by expanding the course materials offered in 2021. Schroeder’s Fast Fifteen Program started in May 2020 at the crest of the pandemic. With most corporations vying for attention during the newly adapted digital age, Schroeder began providing online content (15-minutes or less) proven to help OEM’s and […]
Complete contamination control, including cloud-connection, reduces varnish
Clients of UK-based oil management service provider OMS LubriTek (formerly Rockson LubriTek) are set to benefit from a major investment in new kit and expertise – thanks to partner company Reynolds Contamination Control. The two companies began working together last year when Reynolds announced it would be using OMS LubriTek’s pioneering Energy Efficient GPII UltraLife […]
Has contamination turned your maintenance department into the emergency repair department?
Contributed by Sam Kaye, CFPSD,CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, Application Manager, RHK Hydraulic Cylinder Services Inc. The maintenance department is the cornerstone of any company that relies on equipment to generate profit. As the name suggests, the main function of this group is to maintain equipment and prevent breakdowns. But when equipment failures overwhelm resources, the Maintenance Department can become […]
Schroeder Industries expands its oil dehydrator series
Schroeder Industries has expanded its line of North American Vacuum Dehydrators with the all-new NAV 5 Vacuum Dehydrator. With the success of its NAV 30 gpm vacuum dehydrator, Schroeder saw a need to offer a 5 gpm version to condition smaller reservoirs under 600 gallons. The NAV 5 is compact coming in roughly 9 in. […]