Selecting hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity is the single most important factor for optimum performance.

Why is so much spoken about selecting hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity? Well there are many properties that additives fortify for a specific application; but no one specification is as important as choosing the right hydraulic fluid viscosity that’s suitable over the entire operating temperature range.

Not selecting hydraulic fluid with the correct viscosity has these implications:

Fluid viscosity is one of the

What are disadvantages in using biodegradable lubricants when compared to “normal oils”?

This week we’re looking at the disadvantages in using biodegradable lubricants. Even though there’s a very strong case to made in favor of biodegradable lubricants, they can only come into their own if the disadvantages in using biodegradable oils are fully understood.

What are the common groups of biodegradable oils?

In order to understand where the disadvantages in

Biodegradble lubricants should be considered where there’s a high risk of environmental damage

Biodegradble lubricants should be considered when you realise that approximately 2.5 billion gallons of lubricants are sold annually in North America alone. Several studies show that approximately 60 percent of this oil is not accounted for and ends up in ground water, rivers, lakes and on the ground itself, causing untold harm to the environment.

Marine, forestry and agriculture industries in particular, along with citizen groups and

Flushing a turbine oil system is a specialised procedure best carried out by specialists.

When flushing a turbine oil system it’s always advisable to bear in mind the value of the equipment, and not take any short cuts; or skimp on costs!

Up-front planning and meetings with construction, start-up, oil supplier and the end user should be scheduled in advance to build consensus on the turbine flushing procedures.

Conduct this test prior to