The First Steps For Getting Your Fluids Under Control
Symptoms vary and there are no stock answers. However, most equipment problems can be traced back to one of three situations.
Which challenge are you facing? Contamination? Moisture? Temperature?
Contamination Control
Symptoms:
- Flecks — visible or microscopic — in your fluid
- Fluid becomes darker and has an odor
- Operating temperature gradually rising
- Operating speed gradually slowing
- Constantly adjusting your valve settings
What we need to know when you call:
- At what pressure does your machine operate?
- Which of the following components is involved?
- Servo Valve
- Variable Piston Pump
- Proportional Valve
- PC Flow Control
- Fixed Piston Pump
- Vane Pump
- Others
- Are you using water bearing fluids or phosphate ester?
Call us at 214 638 4266. We’ll help you determine the next step.
Moisture Control
Symptoms:
- Milky oil
- Corrosion visible on internal parts
- Water or oil leakage
What we need to know when you call:
- What is your current moisture content in ppm or percentage?
- What type of oil are you using and what is the viscosity grade?
- At what oil temperature does the equipment normally operate?
Call us at 214 638 4266. We’ll help you determine the next step.
Temperature Control
Symptoms:
- Metal parts that are taking on a bluish tint
- Operating hot — housing and parts hot to the touch
- Oil bubbling out or over
What we need to know when you call:
- What oil type and viscosity grade are you using?
- At what oil temperature does your system operate?
- Do you have water available for cooling? What temperature is the water?
Call us at 214 638 4266. We’ll help you determine the next step.
