That’s why oil care is important… 70-80% of hydraulic failures are caused by contaminated oil! But what does that mean specifically? Oil is the most important component in hydraulic and lubricating oil systems; nothing works without oil! And with contaminated oil, things don’t work for long; downtimes are sometimes associated with very high costs! It…
Extend the service life of your hydraulic components! Defective radial piston and gear pump due to excessive contamination The cleaner the oil, the longer the system-relevant components last! Each hydraulic component has a minimum degree of cleanliness for the operating fluid according to the manufacturer’s specifications or other recommendations, usually according to ISO 4406:1999. If…
Oil condition sensor or laboratory analysis? An oil analysis in an oil laboratory is essential in order to correctly assess the condition of the oil and to determine the current state of oil cleanliness and oil quality. Before any changes are made to the hydraulic system or the process on suspicion, the ACTUAL STATUS should…
Oil change vs. oil maintenance – hydraulic oil Although domestic sales of hydraulic oil have fallen significantly in recent years, they still amounted to an impressive 80.2 thousand units in 2018. tons (source: MWV Annual Report 2019). According to a study, an average of 75% of hydraulic oils are recycled and reprocessed or used as…
Oil maintenance in elevator hydraulics Relevance of oil care in elevator maintenance An elevator should not be limited to safety and cleanliness alone, but should also be permanently ready for use to reliably transport passengers and goods between floors. The focus here is on reliability, especially when it comes to essential transportation tasks. To ensure…
Invitation to the IN.STAND trade fair in Stuttgart 07.-08.11.2023 Ladies and Gentlemen, We are pleased to inform you that we will be exhibiting again this year at the renowned IN.STAND in Stuttgart. IN.STAND, as one of the most important meeting places in the maintenance and service sector, ranks alongside Maintenance at the top of the…
West MDR-339-P-IO pressure control module Advanced pressure control and IO-Link technology The MDR-339-P-IO module is a front-runner in the field of pressure control, specially designed to efficiently control the pressure and optionally the speed of one or two hydraulic systems. Thanks to the integration of two power output stages for continuous valves, the device is…
Customer test report oil service unit FAPC016 – Machine for the production of wire products Customer: Our customer is one of the leading manufacturers of wire solutions, characterized by the introduction of innovative production techniques and the use of computer-aided solutions. Thanks to these cutting-edge technologies, the Group can ensure that its products are of…
Application of the WEST positioning control POS 323 P, with position sensor on a hydraulic motor Our POS-323-P digital positioning unit from WEST Elektronik impresses with its outstanding precision. In conjunction with a highly developed position sensor, this enables flawless and precise positioning of your hydraulic motors. In an exclusive cooperation with our respected business…
Customer test report oil service unit FAPC16 – machining center Customer: A company from the machining industry with 25 years of experience, based near Munich. Then as now, they see themselves as suppliers of ready-to-install components. Using the latest technology, we realize approx. 80 employees your ideas. This customer supplies a wide variety of components/modules…