From a predictive maintenance perspective, there is little real benefit from taking an oil sample directly from the hydraulic tank. Sure, an oil sample taken from the tank can be used to establish the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid, and the condition of its base oil and additives.
But these days, most hydraulic systems feature a return filter, and so … Read more
Most hydraulic systems will operate satisfactorily using a variety of fluids. These include multigrade engine oil, automatic transmission fluid and more conventional anti-wear hydraulic oil. But which type of fluid is best for a particular application? While it is not possible to make one, definitive recommendation that covers all types of hydraulic equipment in all applications, the following are some … Read more
It’s now more important than ever to ensure that every dollar spent on operating and maintaining hydraulic equipment is a dollar well spent. Furthermore, it’s imperative that the hydraulic equipment you design, repair or maintain doesn’t LEAK money.
Hydraulic systems are often considered perennial consumers of oil and in turn, make-up fluid is seen as an inherent cost of operating … Read more