We offer a range of solutions to handle the most challenging lubricating and hydraulic oil contamination, whether it be a high ISO 4406 particulate count or emulsified water contamination. All our filtration solutions use high efficiency Beta 1,000 elements.

OIL FACT: Oil does not wear out, it weakens because it becomes contaminated during use.

When it comes to your equipment and oil usage and changes, it is relevant to change the oil, in order to prevent stresses and strains on the lubricated components. The key to good equipment upkeep is to ensure that you incorporate systems such as a good quality oil in the system, and a standard filter to keep the oil clean between oil changes.

Service requirements of industrial equipment, does indicate that oil must be changed at particular intervals. With the advent of technology and filters, that time frame is now being extended. With chemical analyses that can determine the level of contamination of oil, as well as the level of wear within a component, the life of oil in a unit can accurately be prolonged.

There are various operational factors that can affect the ability of your oil to perform in service. These include:

• Operational Temperatures
• Work Environment - level of dusting that can impact the contamination of the oil.
• Filter quality

What is the importance of an Oil Filter?

An oil filter can successfully decontaminate the circulating oil in a mechanical system, and enable the system to be free of suspended impurities. With the ability to utilize membrane technology to separate the solid particulate matter of the oil into the filter elements, the oil is then free to circulate cleanly through the system and keep the parts lubricated and in motion.

When seeking filters for your system, you may encounter two types of filters: Full Flow or Bypass Filters. Bypass filters will siphon a small stream of the oil in your system and filter it, before it is circulated back into the system. Those that filter the whole stream, are known as full flow filters. For efficiency, ensure that you’re utilizing a full flow filter, so that there’s limited particulates flowing through your system that can damage your moving components due to friction.

An additional component that your system will remove is water. Water and oil are phase distinct and don’t mix. The high temperatures inside moving parts can cause reactions, so ensure that you have filters certified to remove traces of water in the system. Some filters have the capability to filter up to 1 micron particle size, and have the ability to remove water from a system.

Invest in a good quality filter today, to not only limit the number of times that you’ll have to change your system oil, but also to ensure that your equipment uptime is at its peak.