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Hydraulic fluid aeration refers to the presence of air in a hydraulic system in any form including the formation of large bubbles, dissolved air or foam. Regardless of the form, aeration has several negative effects. It causes increased pump cavitation, leading to excessive noise. Air has an erosive effect leading to increased wear on hydraulic […]
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Hydraulic fluid contamination is the number one cause of hydraulic system failure and as such it’s a serious concern for maintenance managers everywhere. Hydraulic systems can become contaminated in a number of ways – including poor system design, lack of maintenance or improper maintenance procedures and other contributing factors. In this article, we’ll discuss 7 […]
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Heat is an inevitable byproduct of hydraulic operation. When power is converted into force through any means, some of that energy is always lost as heat. You see this everywhere. From the smartphone in your pocket, to your refrigerator, which generates heat as a byproduct while keeping the interior cool. A hydraulic system also converts […]
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Hydraulic fluid contamination is one of the biggest threats to the integrity of your hydraulic system. More than anything else, contamination plays the biggest role in the premature failure of hydraulic components. And particle contamination is one of the main culprits when it comes to this problem. Particle contamination refers to the presence of microscopic […]
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Your hydraulic system is an expensive piece of machinery and your business probably relies heavily on it, so you want to keep it working as smoothly as possible. Regular maintenance of your system is essential if you want to keep everything in good working order and reduce the risk of costly hydraulic repairs. 70 […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Hydraulic Fluids & System Longevity Hydraulic fluid is the backbone of industrial and mobile machinery, facilitating power transmission, lubrication, and cooling. Without it, hydraulic systems in mining, construction, and manufacturing would suffer from inefficiencies and premature wear. This article is designed for professionals responsible for maintaining and optimising hydraulic systems, […]
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Viscosity is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. It is commonly thought of as thickness, or resistance to pouring. Choosing a hydraulic fluid with the right viscosity is important to the overall efficiency of the hydraulic system.
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All hydraulic systems feature high precision components, which are vulnerable to very small amounts of contamination. Even microscopic metallic particles that make their way between close-fitting reciprocating surfaces can very quickly bring even the most powerful hydraulic systems to their knees.
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