One of our members wrote me about the following problem:
“We are facing the following problem with our European made moulding machines. If we fill the hydraulic tank with brand new oil, within less than 24 hours oil colour turns dark brown and gives burnt smell. But if we test the oil it shows fit for further usage. Initially we … Read more
For heavy equipment owners at least, there are only two ways to get the essential hydraulics knowledge they need. The first way is via their preferred repair shop, in exchange for helping to pay for the owner’s holiday home. This is ‘after the event’ education. And it’s the most expensive education anyone can get. The second way is to get … Read more
One of our members wrote me about a case study he read in which the life of a mineral hydraulic oil in a mobile hydraulic machine was extended from the 4,000 hours recommended by the machine’s manufacturer to 17,000 hours. The question raised was: “is this really possible?”
The first thing to keep in mind is that hydraulic oil should … Read more