Welcome to our category on fluid care, the heart of industrial and mobile hydraulic systems. In this section, we focus on the essential care and maintenance of hydraulic oils, which play a key role in the efficiency, performance and longevity of hydraulic systems.
Hydraulic oil is more than just a lubricant; it is a crucial factor that influences the precision and reliability of your machines. Our articles cover a wide range of topics: from selecting the right hydraulic oil to regular monitoring of oil quality and preventive maintenance strategies. You will learn how contaminants such as water, air and particles can affect hydraulic systems and how you can minimize downtime and maximize operational reliability through effective fluid care.
Whether you’re an industry professional or simply looking to expand your knowledge of hydraulic systems, our articles offer valuable insights and practical tips on how to best care for your hydraulic fluids. Dive into the world of fluid care with us and discover how you can improve the performance of your systems through targeted measures.
The determination of water, Karl Fischer titration (KFT) The Karl Fischer method is the quantitative determination of water by titration, hence also Karl Fischer titration or simply KFT. The method was developed in 1935 by the German chemist Karl Fischer at Lazăr Edeleanu GmbH and is also used to determine water in oils (source:…
Water in the oil?! In addition to contamination of the oil by particles, water is another trigger for malfunctions and damage to system-relevant components in the oil circuit. Water can occur in oil in different states: dissolved water, free water and emulsions. The dissolved water is initially uncritical and is usually created through…
Why oil care is so important our article at www.fluid.de Importance of oil care in hydraulics: Impure oil significantly shortens the lifespan of machines. At Leiber, a new filter system improved the oil purity class, which is essential for the longevity of the hydraulic components. Causes of Oil Pollution: Assembly, incorrect filling,…
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!…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
