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Eliminating Filter Element Sparking

By Hy-Pro Marketing on Mon, Aug. 12, 2013

Static electricity is an amazing thing. It can cause hairs to stand on end when rubbed with a balloon, which can cause it to then stick to a wall. (It’s a fun trick, especially for kids). Unfortunately, when it comes to interaction with filters, static can have devastating results.

Topics: thermal event varnish SVR NSD filter elements
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What Are the Causes of Varnish in Hydraulic Oil?

By Hy-Pro Marketing on Wed, Nov. 07, 2012

The Problem of Varnish Contamination 

Varnish contamination is the inevitable byproduct of many degradation processes in hydraulic and lubrication systems. The effects of varnish on industrial and manufacturing systems range from the nuisance of minor downtime and routine maintenance to, worst case scenarios, multi-million dollar catastrophic failures of major capital equipment. 

Topics: contamination varnish SVR hydraulic turbine oil

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