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Bearing and Component Life Extension

By Brad Bainbridge on Thu, Mar. 04, 2021

Extending Bearing and Component Life and Saving Money 

Improving fluid cleanliness means reduced downtime, more reliable equipment, longer fluid life, and fewer maintenance hours. In addition, it also means reduced component replacement and repair expenses. 

Topics: EHC hydraulic filters Gearbox filtration vacuum dehydration filter housing sizing oil darkening mining fluid samples filtration Fluid Analysis total systems cleanliness metal analysis fluid transfer fluid analysis guide coalesce technology filter cart gearbox indianapolis lube oil turbine oil demulsibility
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Phosphate Ester Acid Remediation

By Scott Howard on Mon, Jan. 20, 2014

Phosphate ester hydraulic fluid has a tendency to become very acidic. As we’ve discussed previously, this acid can cause damage to seals throughout the system and lead to electrokinetic wear (and failure) in valves.

Topics: hydraulic fluid water Phosphate Ester EHC contaminination ICB acid
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Unmanaged Phosphate Ester: What Really Happens

By Brad Bainbridge on Mon, Nov. 11, 2013

If you deal with phosphate ester (PE) based hydraulic and lubricating fluids, then you likely understand how important it is it to keep it under control. Millions of dollars and thousands of downtime hours are wasted each year by power plants, military and industrial users who need solutions to properly maintain PE fluids. If they're not managed, major damage can take place to your equipment and to your fluids. Let's take a look at what really happens when phosphate ester is out of control.

Topics: hydraulic fluid Phosphate Ester EHC acid
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Real Solutions to Bringing Phosphate Ester Under Control

By Scott Howard on Mon, Oct. 14, 2013

If controlling phosphate ester seems about as elusive as lassoing a bucking bronco, then you've come to the right place. Put on your cowboy hat and let's talk about real solutions to getting it under control.

Topics: water Water Contamination Phosphate Ester EHC contaminination acid

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