Why Air Leaks Can Cost a LOT More Than Oil Leaks

hydraulic oil leaksIn a previous blog post I discussed the true cost of hydraulic oil leaks. In the case of oil leaks, the expenses that need to be considered include:

Make-up fluid;
Clean-up;
Disposal;
Contaminant ingress; and
Safety.

But what about hydraulics’ fluid power cousin – pneumatics? One of the advantages pneumatics has over hydraulics is its clean-ness. Air leaks are much … Read more