Water-based fluids

A listing of all content, including feature articles, basic articles, and product write-ups, on water-based fluids...

Hydraulic oil-cleaning system Emmie.2 mobile, plug-and-play system removes more than 99% of all solid particles between 2 and 5 μm from hydraulic oil, and virtually all water. Based on high-speed centrifugal separation, it helps increase oil...

Edited By Mary C. Gannon R6 Abrasion King hose offers high abrasion resistance for medium pressure hydraulic applications. It was developed to handle petroleum- and water-based hydraulic fluids in on- and off-road vehicles. It exceeds SAE 100R17...

The characteristics of water are more aggressive to industrial components...

GR16SC hydraulic hose is designed for high-pressure service with tight bends for petroleum and water-based hydraulic fluids. It offers strong impulse performance and flexibility, exceeding SAE 100R2 and SAE 100R16 standards SAE 100R16/EN...

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

Hydraulic fluid can be the most vital component of a hydraulic system, so you must carefully consider dozens of characteristics before making a final selection...

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...

Japanese die casters find polyol esters give a productivity edge...

Rules for choosing a fire-resistant hydraulic fluid By R. Gere and T. Hazelton Don't, if you can help it - but if you must, here's how. The overwhelming majority of hydraulic components and systems are designed to use oil-based hydraulic fluids. No...