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. […]
Trelleborg launches an enhanced website presence
Trelleborg Group has upgraded its online presence over its more than 70 global websites. This monumental task has resulted in visual updates, but more importantly, it offers an improved and more responsive user experience and a platform that will allow further enhancements with even more interactive elements in the future. According to Richard Andersson, Group […]
What are the benefits of urethane seals?
Urethane (or polyurethane) seals are among the most versatile and durable materials used in fluid power sealing. Urethanes are cast into billets or molds to create the seals used in many of the hydraulic components you see every day, such as pump shaft seals, cylinder pistons and rod seals. The material benefits from countless possible […]
All-in-one fluid, vibration, and process measurement
Schroeder Industries has added the Machine Condition Monitoring System MCMS 2000 to its line of data analytic solutions. In machine condition and statistical analysis, there are a lot of variables to watch for when it comes to preventing unplanned downtime. The Machine Condition Monitoring System (MCMS 2000) is specially tailored to meet the uptime requirements […]
Effects of aging on elastomer seals
Contributed by Danny Nghieu, EIT, Colonial Seal Elastomers are widely used due to their relatively high strength, low abrasion rate, and resistance to water, oils, and other chemicals. The mechanical properties of elastomers, namely their tensile strength and hardness, can change over time when the product is sitting in storage. The storage environment will typically […]
A brief introduction to hydraulic system filter placement
Contributed by Don Krause, Business Development, Ohio Fabricators Company Filtration has come a long way since the beginning of time. Believe it or not, filtration goes all the way back to ancient times. The Egyptians used to strain mash grapes through fabric and make grape juice and wine. Even the use of filters to purify water […]
Trelleborg launches IntelliStok to make parts management easier and safer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of IntelliStok in Canada and the United States. IntelliStok is a wireless vendor-managed inventory solution that eliminates the need to manually check and scan inventory, potentially saving thousands of dollars each year. Designed to work with Kanban-based rack and bin systems, the subscription-based IntelliStok fits existing bins without requiring […]
Vacuum oil dehydrator available for 5-day quick shipping
Schroeder Industries has added the North American Vacuum Oil Dehydrator to its QuickDelivery Program – superior filtration products shipped in 5 days. If you are noticing a hazy or milk-like appearance in your hydraulic fluid, there’s a good chance you have water in your system. The North American Vacuum Dehydrator (NAV) employs a low maintenance, […]
Trelleborg launches next-gen Turcon VL Seal II for hydraulic aircraft systems
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace launches the unique and revolutionary Turcon VL Seal II for hydraulic sealing of actuators in flight controls and landing gear, and seals in landing gear shock absorbers. Based on the groundbreaking and well-proven Turcon VL Seal, this new generation seal offers enhanced sealing efficiency, easier installation, and even greater reliability. Extensive […]
Hallite UK expands its automated storage facility
Hallite continued investing in operational infrastructure throughout 2020 despite the pandemic. In conjunction with the recent addition of several new moulding machines at the UK production site, Hallite expanded its AutoStore automated storage facility. “This expansion allows Hallite to continue to provide customers with the flexibility and agility that they value,” says Leigh Gibbs, commercial […]
Laws and labels for environmentally friendly fluids
In a recent Fluid Power Technology Conference – Virtual Series session, Brandon Richards, CEO of PANOLIN America Inc. presented “Where and when should you use environmentally acceptable fluids?” He provided an overview of EALs, including their biodegradability and low toxicity, as well as benefits in terms of performance, durability and affordability versus mineral-based lubricants. With […]
What causes O-ring failures?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor An O-ring is a polymer seal most often used in fluid power as either a dynamic or static seal. For light-duty pneumatic applications, an O-ring is a suitable seal technology used in pistons, piston rods, valve spools and other locations in air systems. O-rings best suit the sealing of static […]
Compact industrial-strength water removal system
Schroeder Industries is shedding light on its economical water removal systems, the Triton A Dehydration Station. Water contamination in hydraulic systems can severely reduce the life of systems and fluids. Schroeder’s Triton A (as part of the Triton Dehydration Station Series) eliminates 100% of free and up to 90% of dissolved water from small reservoirs, […]