Maximizing Hydraulic System Lifespan: A Guide to Preventative Maintenance and Filter Assembly Upgrades Most hydraulic systems do not fail because a component simply wears out on schedule. They fail because contaminated fluid wears components out faster than it should, and by the time a pump or valve actually gives up, months of avoidable damage have…
How Upgrading to Duplex Fabricated Filters Prevents Costly Industrial Downtime A duplex fabricated filter uses two identical housings joined by a changeover valve, so one housing keeps filtering the line while the other is opened, cleaned, or fitted with a new element. That single design choice is what lets a plant clean or replace a…
Paper vs Glass Fiber vs SS Wire Mesh: Choosing the Right Filter Element for High Pressure Applications Choosing between paper, glass fiber and SS wire mesh filter elements comes down to four questions: what micron rating the circuit needs, how hot the fluid runs, what fluid is being filtered, and whether the element should be…