Effects of Overheating on Hydraulic & Lubricating Systems
Rising temperatures during the summer months can make working conditions tougher for everyone, including machinery.
When equipment overheats, it can have serious effects up to and including catastrophic failure. This is due to two primary consequences of overheating: reduced oil viscosity, and accelerated oil degradation.
Reduced Oil Viscosity
Accelerated Oil Degradation
Overheating can cause thousands of dollars in repairs and lost productivity.
Luckily, Schroeder Industries has engineered specialized filtration solutions that curb overheating and remove the solid particulates and varnish that can wreak havoc on your equipment.
Cooling Solutions from Schroeder Industries
Filter Tank Cooling Unit
7 Gallon Tank Volume
Ideal for mobile applications, the FTC combines an optimized TNK reservoir, advanced de-aerating filtration, and an integrated cooling unit. This compact, efficient system provides cooling and space savings for your equipment.
Gearbox Cooling Skid
3, 6, 10, & 20 GPM
The Gearbox Cooling Skid is specially designed to protect gearbox systems from overheating and solid contamination, with an integrated cooling unit and dual-stage filtration. Air-cooling and water-cooling options are available.
Improve Cooling Through Tank Optimization
Did you know that the hydraulic tank plays a big role in cooling?
In an optimal reservoir design, fluid circulates slowly through the reservoir, allowing air and heat to escape the fluid before it re-enters the system.
However, not all reservoirs are appropriately designed to allow this deaeration and cooling process.
Through a technical Tank Optimization analysis, Schroeder’s experts can examine the flow pattern, temperature, and other aspects of your reservoir to determine if the design can be optimized. Based on their findings, they can modify the tank design to function more efficiently.
Find out how you can improve the cooling and deaeration effects of your reservoir with a Tank Optimization analysis!
Varnish Removal Solutions from Schroeder Industries
VEU – Varnish Elimination Unit
10 gpm (38 L/min) or 15 gpm (57 L/min)
Available through rental or purchase, this mobile unit is engineered to remove varnish and varnish precursors from mineral oils. An integrated heat exchanger enhances the varnish removal capabilities.
VEU Compact
174 psi (12 bar)
The small footprint of the VEU compact enables installation in applications with limited space. Unlike other varnish-optimized filtration products, this solution effectively removes varnish without integrated cooling.
Detect Varnish Through Bottle Sampling
Varnish and varnish precursors can be detected through sampling, allowing you to proactively protect your system!
However, not all testing services are capable of detecting varnish.
Unlike particulate contamination, varnish can be challenging to identify in a fluid sample due to the submicronic particles, chemical composition, and other factors.
Schroeder Industries can provide the specialized testing required to assess the varnish content in your fluid, providing a foundation for effective fluid monitoring and conditioning.
Ask the experts how you can beat the heat!
Tell us about your application and its challenges, and the experts at Schroeder Industries can help find a solution.