Hydraulic Fluids

Although hydraulic systems accommodate higher operating pressures, higher temperatures still wreak havoc on fluids and system components, such as seals and hose....More

Knowing the oxidation and water saturation levels of synthetic hydraulic fluids can help you determine what fluid is best for your system. This article reviews different fluid classifications and highlights Panolin, a synthetic fluid that demonstrates superior performance in oxidation testing....More

OPK-341 Industrial Leak Detection Kit pinpoints the source of fluid leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, gearboxes, and other industrial systems. Two 16 oz bottles of OIL-GLO 44 concentrated fluorescent oil dye will glow brightly when scanned with the OPTIMAX 3000 flashlight, to reveal the location of leaks. The OPTIMAX 3000 is a cordless, rechargeable, blue light LED inspection flashlight, which has a range of up to 20 ft (6.1 m).  The kit includes an 8 oz spray bottle of GLO-AWAY dye cleaner, smart ac and dc chargers, and fluorescence-enhancing glasses....More

Model BFC 553 filter cart allows cleaning and transferring of petroleum-based fluids at a work site. It is designed to remove contamination as fluids are transferred from a drum and “polish” fluids in existing system. Its dc motor operates from an on-board rechargeable power supply, so it does not require an external power source. It can also be plugged into a 115-V power supply....More

Water hydraulics combines the high power density of hydraulics with the clean operation of pneumatics. But water's inherent physical properties present design challenges....More