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Hydraulic Fluid Guide: Boost System Reliability & Performance

  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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Why hydraulic fluid viscosity is so important.

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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Tips to Reduce Hydraulic Fluid Contamination.

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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What Causes Hydraulic Fluid Aeration?

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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7 Causes of Hydraulic Fluid Contamination You May Not Have Thought Of.

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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The Effects of High Heat On Hydraulic Oil.

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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How Hydraulic Fluid Particle Counters Work.

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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