Did you know that 70% of component replacements or "loss of usefulness" are due to surface degradation? In hydraulic and lubricating systems, 20% of these replacements result from corrosion while the remaining 50% result from mechanical wear.
In fact, the majority of mechanical wear is caused by particle contamination, which can result from:
- Ingested air
- New oil additions
- Poor seals
- Missing gaskets
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Poor parts storage
- Rebuilds
- Wear debris
In some cases, removing contamination can cost about 10 times more than excluding it. Executing a contamination control strategy that sets cleanliness targets, implements best practices, and measures results is critical to extending the life of equipment.
Tip Provided By: Nekasha Pratt, Fluid Handling Product Manager
Des-Case Corporation
