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Glass or Cellulose Filter Media?

By Aaron Hoeg on Mon, Sep. 17, 2012

Glass or Cellulose: Which Hydraulic Filter Media is Best?

There are several distinct differences between glass and cellulose media. Media selection should be based on the required cleanliness and other unique needs of the system. Evaluate the Beta ratio (efficiency), dirt holding capacity, flow versus pressure drop characteristics, etc. A hydraulic filter supplier should be able to supply more detailed test information in addition to what is supplied in the literature.

Topics: hydraulic fluid ISO 16889 cellulose media filter elements filter comparison glass media
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Oil Vacuum Dehydrators: Managing Water in Rolling Mill Lubricating Oil

By Aaron Hoeg on Fri, Aug. 31, 2012

In our last post, Improving Rolling Mill Oil with Vacuum Dehydration, we discussed how the demulsibility (ability of the oil to separate from water) of oil is an important characteristic that greatly influences the effectiveness of the lubricant and how a loss of demulsibility can result in poorly lubricated bearings, unplanned downtime and premature fluid replacement. 

Topics: hydraulic fluid contamination water Water Contamination rolling mill lubricating oil vacuum dehydrator VUD
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Improving Rolling Mill Lubricant Oil with Vacuum Dehydration

By Aaron Hoeg on Tue, Aug. 07, 2012

Benefits of Vacuum Dehydration for Rolling Mill Lubricant Oil

Steel mills typically use lubricants with high demulsibility for rolling mill back-up roller bearings and chocks since relatively high levels of water contaminate the oil from quenching and descaling processes. These rolling mill lubricant oils may be known as Morgoil as they are commonly used on Morgan rolling mill systems.

Topics: hydraulic fluid rolling mill lubricating oil vacuum dehydrator VUD

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