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In today’s post, let’s cover why you need clean hydraulic fluid in your hydraulic system.
If you follow the industry news, you may be aware of a study that was undertaken a few years back on hydraulic fluid and particle contamination. These results were published in a well-known journal on equipment management.
The results of the study produced some fairly alarming statistics such as:
The researchers recognised that even hydraulic fluid analysis testing is not going to detect all the particles that can cause damage. Some of them will enter the system directly from damaged seals, dirty equipment or debris that has built up in the assembly.
It is recommended that particle count testing is used to deliver a more effective analysis of oil. This more sensitive approach for hydraulic oil testing will in fact identify particles that are 2 microns and over. It’s these smaller particles that measure less than 10 microns that will cause the majority of the damage. In fact 3.5 times more damage.
This report clearly shows how important it is to keep hydraulic fluid clean. You may want to discuss this with your service provider and ask about increased filtration and a schedule for particle testing to take place. You will get a longer lifespan from your hydraulic equipment.
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