Hydraulic Filters

Keeping oil clean is essential for the reliable operation of any hydraulic system. But clean oil is especially challenging for  construction equipment, where it is constantly exposed to dirt, water, and infrequent maintenance. Designers at LBX Co., (makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry, and material handling equipment), Lexington, Ky., decided to meet all these challenges head on with their Nephron filtration system....More

The most effective way to reduce life cycle costs of an oil hydraulic system, regardless of the types of valve used, is through close attention to contamination control....More

FLK medium-pressure filter head accommodates multiple short, medium, and long filter lengths while the housing locks Synteq filter cartridge in place, providing a clean filter service process and simplifying positioning during assembly. Synteq is a resin-free bonded media that provides lower operating pressure drop, higher efficiency, and longer filter life (up to 2 to 3 times) than that of traditional filter media. It is rated for maximum continuous operating pressure of 750 psi (52 bar) and burst pressure of 2000 psi (138 bar)....More

Quicktron de-aerator uses cyclone movement principle to remove air bubbles from hydraulic fluid, thereby boosting filter performance, extending fluid life, and, ultimately, improving machine reliability. Rated for flows from 9 to 50 lpm. Triple R America Co. Ltd., (416) 413-9202, www.triple-rrr.com...More