By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor As the last article in the series on laboratory-based hydraulic oil analyses, we thought we’d provide a single article to recap the tests in one convenient location. For the past six months we’ve discussed just as many topics important to your predictive maintenance program. Each one of these parameters is […]
Hydraulic oil analysis part 7 – additives keep fluids performing optimally
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Although a hydraulic machine could run off highly crude forms of hydrocarbons, without a complement of additives, the performance and longevity of your hydraulic machine would suffer. Welcome to Part Seven of the Hydraulic Oil Analysis series, where we dig deep into the various additives that are always or usually […]
Where does built-in hydraulic contamination come from?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When I sat in my first fluid power class 18 years ago, I remember learning about built-in contamination and how the reservoir was the biggest offender. The welds and their slag were the biggest problems, the teacher stated, but a close second was the debris from pipe threading machines. Looking […]
Unlocking the potential of spin-on filters
By Donald Krause, Industry Consultant, Ohio Fabricators Company Exploring the basics of spin-on filters: design and functionality Spin-on filters have cemented their position as a cornerstone of liquid filtration and tank breather applications, thanks to their unique design and operational efficiencies. These filters consist of a self-contained housing and filter element assembly, which facilitates straightforward […]
New biodegradable fluid meets environmental and performance standards
A closer look at Chevron’s Bio EliteSyn AW biodegradable hydraulic fluid. Concern continues rising over stern tube leakages and operational discharges that were once considered part of normal operation in marine vessels. A popular 2010 study estimated that marine shipping vessels leak 4.6 to 28.6 million liters of lubricating oil from stern tubes annually and […]
Greene Tweed welcomes Adam Phan as general manager, Sealing Systems
Greene Tweed is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Phan as the company’s new general manager of Sealing Systems. Phan brings more than two decades of extensive cross-functional leadership and industry experience in aerospace and defense to his new position. As GM, he will guide the Sealing Systems business and product management strategies, technology […]
VS6 electronic differential pressure sensor is a filter clogging indicator
The Filtration Division of Eaton has launched its new VS6 electronic differential pressure sensor. This advanced clogging indicator continuously measures the differential pressure within hydraulic and lubrication oil filters for users to easily evaluate the status of the filter elements. The VS6 sensor features a dust and splash-proof stainless steel housing and is suitable for […]
Hydraulic oil analysis part 6 — what is spectrometry?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor This is part 6 in this series on hydraulic oil analysis, and if you’ve missed any of the previous issues, you can find them here — part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, and part 5. I’ve covered everything from viscosity to water saturation already, and we’re not done […]
anyseals Americas announced new VP and sales manager
anyseals has announced the promotion of Austin Walker to VP of sales and marketing, effective immediately. In this role, he will focus on enhancing and further developing the company’s sales organization and manage all marketing efforts for anyseals Americas. Walker will continue to report directly to CEO Scott Rassett. Walker joined the company in 2023 […]
Chevron introduces Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW sustainable hydraulic fluids
Chevron has introduced its Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW, a hydraulic fluid designed to meet the evolving needs of the marine and construction industries while championing environmental stewardship. As governments worldwide tighten regulations to protect our planet, Chevron remains at the forefront of introducing new options to support those initiatives, launching Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW as […]
Heather Castleman named president of Trelleborg Industrial Americas
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has named Heather Castleman president of the Industrial Americas business unit of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. According to Juergen Bosch, Business Area President, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, “Heather has made great contributions to our success in various senior roles. With her extensive knowledge of the company and proven leadership I’m confident in her ability […]
Hydraulic oil analysis part 5 — acidity and its impacts
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor In part 5 of this series covering hydraulic oil analysis, we move on to discuss acidity. As it pertains to hydraulic oil, we need to know the total amount of acidic substances found within the sample. Most commonly referred to as the Total Acid Number, or TAN for short, the […]
The benefits of unitized sealing products in hydraulic cylinders
Unitized sealing solutions feature over-molding and precision machining to eliminate challenges inherent in standard piston and gland designs. Contributed by Andrew Iddeson, Product Technology Director, Advanced Sealing Technologies and Chuck White, Global Product Development Manager Hydraulic cylinders are a key component in efficiently harnessing the power created by a fluid power system into usable linear […]
Simulations serve as valuable tools for sealing fluid power components
Contributed by Alan Astbury, Simulation Methods Developer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions To achieve optimal efficiency, fluid power applications and their sealing components need good friction characteristics and long life to reduce maintenance. Engineering simulations and the experts to interpret them can result in better sealing and material recommendations, leading to faster prototyping, predictive maintenance and a […]
Portable printer expands accessories range for Eaton’s CCS 5 contamination control system
The Filtration Division of power management company Eaton enhances their CCS 5 contamination control system with a new, optional thermal printer. The portable and rechargeable battery-powered thermal printer connects to the CCS 5 system via a USB port and allows operators to improve accessibility and archiving of measurement results with printed hard copies. Suitable for both pressurized […]
Hydraulic oil analysis part 4 — water’s impact
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor In Part 4 of the hydraulic oil analysis series, we will tackle one of the most essential qualities of hydraulic oil you must test and understand. Particle contamination, for example, may take months or years to erode critical components to the point of failure, but water infiltrating your pumps, valves, […]
Offline hydraulic filtration system for secondary flow filtration
Designed and manufactured for oil maintenance and lubrication systems, Eaton’s UM mobile filter unit is versatile and reliable. In addition to an existing filter, it is ideal for secondary flow filtration. Its portability and compact structural design allows it to operate in difficult to access areas. The mobile off-line filter units in the UM series combine […]
Greene Tweed extends reach with completion of South Korea manufacturing facility
Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz product line. With construction now complete, the […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions names Juergen Bosch Business Area President
Trelleborg has named Juergen Bosch Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Bosch will be responsible for leading Trelleborg’s largest business area. He will work with Trelleborg experts to continually strengthen the company’s presence in the markets and industries it serves. Bosch will ensure the business area utilizes strategic processes and systems and strive to […]
Hengst Filtration acquires Canadian-American hydraulic filter specialist Main Filter
Three years after acquiring the hydraulic filter business of Bosch Rexroth, Hengst Filtration is further expanding its activities in this area. In this context, the German filtration specialist has taken over the North American hydraulic filter manufacturer Main Filter. “We are working hard to be the most competent partner for our customers and to provide […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands capabilities through new Innovation Center
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of its Innovation Center in Plymouth, Minnesota, providing its global industrial customers with a single partner for design, rapid prototyping, development and serial production, ensuring cost control and scalability of customers’ solutions. Trelleborg created the Innovation Center to accelerate customers’ time to market, reduce the production cost of parts […]
Hydraulic oil analysis – measuring and controlling particle contamination
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Particle contamination is the proverbial lord of the contamination cartel. Particles get all the attention in this world, and rightfully so. Particle contamination-related failures likely outpace water, varnish and heat combined (yes, heat is a form of contamination). It would come as no surprise, then, that the primary driver of […]
Spin-on filters and accessories for a variety of hydraulic systems
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO), a manufacturer of stock and custom strainers, breathers, diffusers and screen assemblies for the filtration and fluid power industries, is pleased to announce its new line of spin-on filters and accessories for hydraulic systems. The SP Series filters are available in a wide range of filtration media, flow rates and mesh […]
Where are buffer seals used on hydraulic cylinders?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, there’s a practical and propitious device that’s been around forever, only to be discovered by happenchance, yet it provides immense value and serendipity. I have been known to use hyperbole in my writing, and maybe so here. Still, if this article convinces just one reader to use this simple […]
Non-drip oil draining and refilling system ensures residue-free machines
Femco has released a new series of drain plugs and clickers — The Non-Drip system, which was specifically created to rapidly drain and refill oil from vehicles or machines without leaving any residue afterwards. This is a game changer for industries that demand a safe and clean work environment (for example: trucking, construction, mining or […]