Contributed by Sidney Mondin, Regional Manager, Filter Resources – an MCE Company In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and performance of equipment are closely tied to the cleanliness of the fluids and gases that flow through them. From the wellhead to the refinery, contaminants can silently compromise components, shorten equipment … [Read More...] about The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
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Trelleborg expands and renovates its Innovation Center -
Paul Heney
Trelleborg promotes Simerman to Technology Laboratory Supervisor
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Trelleborg expands and renovates its Innovation Center
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the expansion of its Innovation Center in Minnesota, to take on additional projects and accelerate the design and development cycle for customers. The Innovation Center — currently in the city of Plymouth — will … [Read More...] about Trelleborg expands and renovates its Innovation Center
The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Contributed by Sidney Mondin, Regional Manager, Filter Resources – an MCE Company In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and performance of equipment are closely tied to the cleanliness of the fluids and gases that flow through them. From the … [Read More...] about The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Can I heat my seals to ease installation?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Here at Higginson Equipment, we produce a line of cylinders for the dump truck industry known as EconoMAX. On any given year, we produce between 7,000 and 8,000 of these for tailgate latch, air tarp systems, … [Read More...] about Can I heat my seals to ease installation?
Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
I've got contamination on the brain. In the past couple of weeks, I have edited several articles focused on the perils of contamination and how to prevent it. In our May issue, we talk about the importance of contamination control in agricultural … [Read More...] about Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar
Air is a troublesome contaminant in hydraulic fluid. Once it enters and becomes entrained, it's a pain to remove. If it goes undetected or unmitigated, it can delay system response, decrease performance, degrade the fluid, and wreak havoc on … [Read More...] about Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar
OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to … [Read More...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pretty much the only time it’s easy to check for hydraulic leaks is when the power unit and machine are spanking new. The pristine, glossy epoxy paint used on power units makes an excellent canvas for the soft … [Read More...] about How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
