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.
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…
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…
Hydraulic oil cleaning A few days ago, a customer asked us whether it would be possible to clean the hydraulic oil of a tractor with our FA016 oil service unit from ARGO-HYTOS. Naturally, I agreed to the request and the customer borrowed the device for the next 2 days. Using the FA 016-11100, the customer…