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Smaller hydraulic systems simply use less oil, so additives must have reserve performance. Additive suppliers continue to develop additives for the harsh environment and pressures of compact ...

There have been changes in additive technology that allow for larger tolerances for various characteristics but while additives are evolving, the refining of base oils is also trying to keep up.

Larry Ludwig, chief chemist/technical director at Schaeffer Oil, a manufacturer of synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel-fuel additives, sums up the challenge facing fleet managers ...

Much like the additives in engine oil prevent the formation of sludge, these anti-varnish additive systems disperse and suspend varnish precursors and varnish as they are formed, thereby allowing ...

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Today’s environmentally-friendly hydraulic fluids can cause serious problems that did not occur with previous generation fluids that contained heavy-metal additives. Electrostatic discharges and ...

Up to 90% of all hydraulic system failures can be attributed to contaminated oil, says hydraulic component maker Muncie Power Products, Muncie, Ind.

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And that is before the cost of an additive package and a drum. Yet, the market is reassured that the offered hydraulic oil is made of the virgin base oils and meets all specifications.

Hydraulic systems are employed in mobile, industrial and aviation applications to convey power to work equipment. Hydraulics are extremely efficient, compact, and lightweight comparative to a ...