Given that particle contamination of hydraulic oil reduces the service life of hydraulic components, it would seem logical that a hydraulic system can never have too many filters. Well, not exactly.
Some hydraulic filters can actually do more harm than good. And so their inclusion in a hydraulic system is misguided. Pump inlet (suction) filters fall into this category. Inlet … Read more
Five years ago I wrote a special report outlining the six most costly mistakes hydraulic equipment users make when it comes to maintaining their hydraulic equipment, and started giving it away at: www.hydraulicsupermarket.com
If you have read it, you’ll likely be aware that I actively solicit feedback from everyone who downloads it. I make a point of reading all and … Read more
The price of oil sure is defying gravity at the moment. But unless you’re the owner of a lot of poorly maintained (read: leaky) hydraulic equipment, the price of gas and diesel is likely hurting your wallet more than the price of hydraulic oil. Regardless, you sure don’t want to be shelling out for any more of it than you … Read more