‘As-new’ hydraulic oil

"The prospect of hydraulic oil being permanently kept in ‘as-new’ condition, providing a substantial increase in equipment response times and a potential 10-fold increase in component life, is what Kleenoil claim is possible by using their bypass filtration system."

"Over 70% of hydraulic failures can be attributed to contaminants in oil. An abrasive particle within a system quickly abrades further particles which agglomerate into a mass of wear catalysts. Smaller particles become silt which coats metal surfaces, clogs oil flows and causes components to stick. Standard fitment in-line filters do not remove the silt, water or acid residues from hydraulic lines."

"The Kleenoil filter is a bolt-on product fitted as a bypass unit to hydraulic systems, compressors or any oil line operating at pressures up to 3,000 lb/in². A built-in compensating flow valve controls flow to approximately 40 litres/min at 40 lb/in². At this level it has negligible effect on ‘system pressure’ but is sufficient to maintain the oil in optimum ‘as-new’ condition."

"The filter media comprises densely packed cellulose tissue which retains solid particles to below 1 micron in size as well as water, acids and other harmful contaminants. It purifies and permanently maintains oil at a cleanliness level of NAS 1638 class 6, equivalent to ISO 14/9 or better."

"The life of the filter element depends on operating conditions but it is recommended that elements are changed four to six times a year. Kleenoil say that capital investment pay-back can be achieved within a short period of time, while the elimination of costs for dirty oil replacement and disposal, combined with increased performance, reduced breakdowns and extended operating life are ongoing advantages."