Au Revoir, 2024: A Year of Growth & Innovation

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It’s hard to believe, but 2024 is almost over. So much happened this year at Schroeder Industries, here’s some of the highlights! Schroeder Industries Leetsdale Expansion 2024 was a year of significant changes for Schroeder Industries headquarters, located in Leetsdale PA. In late 2023, the process of acquiring an addition 40,000 square feet for the […]

Coolant System Monitoring Just Got Simpler

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Coolant systems are a staple at virtually all major manufacturing and power plants, protecting the vital equipment resources from the effects of overheating. However, maintaining a coolant system is incredibly time consuming. With any coolant system, the operator needs to perform daily checks of the tank volume, adding fresh emulsion if necessary.  Manual checks of […]

The Cold, Hard Truth About Winter for Hydraulics & Diesel

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Winter technically doesn’t begin until late December in the Northern Hemisphere, but cold temperatures are already setting in. Work carries on regardless of the chilly weather, but for those operating in the extreme cold, there are some important considerations when it comes to your equipment. Winter Is Coming, Is Your Equipment Ready? When dealing with […]

Boost Your Equipment Hardiness Through Cutting-Edge Fluid Testing

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When you think about it, a hydraulic machine is a bit like a human body.   The motor and pump act as the equipment’s heart, driving the oil throughout the hydraulic system like blood in a person’s veins. When a person is feeling unwell, or are monitoring an ongoing medical condition, blood testing gives critical […]

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Hydraulic Oil Chemistry is Evolving, Are You Keeping Up?

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Why is Oil Chemistry Changing? For decades, Group I oils dominated the market for hydraulic and lubricating fluid, particularly for industrial applications. Because they are created through a simpler refining process, they are the least costly hydraulic base oils available. However, the chemical composition of these less refined oils can have consequences for the environment […]

Ultimate Chill: The Proven Filter Tank Cooler Unit

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Overheating is a common, constant issue for hydraulic equipment, especially when working in scorching summer conditions. Over time, this can have negative consequences for critical machinery: Keep Cool and Collected with the FTC Schroeder’s new Filter Tank Cooling Unit (FTC) is a compact solution for mobile fleet vehicles that combines a hydraulic tank assembly and […]

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Eliminate Hidden Contaminants with Ultimate Roll-Off Cleanliness

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Equipment failures within warranty and product recalls are a major headache for both end users and manufacturers, ranging from costly and inconvenient to downright dangerous.  One common cause of issues and even catastrophic failures is contamination present in the equipment the moment it exits the assembly line. Just last month, Toyota recalled tens of thousands […]

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Transform Your Fluid Monitoring Now with HY-HV-S120

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Condition Monitoring is Critical Filtration isn’t just ‘set and forget’—to address any new contamination issues before they can become serious and ensure continuous protection, ongoing condition monitoring is a vital part of every filtration strategy. Schroeder Industries offers a variety of diagnostic tools to measure particle counts, saturation levels, and other important fluid characteristics. Years […]

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Vanquish Varnish with the New VEU Compact

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Harmful Varnish Is On The Rise As hydraulic oil oxidizes and degrades, a sticky substance known as varnish is deposited throughout the hydraulic system. Changing oil chemistry in modern hydraulic systems and the high pressure & temperatures achieved during equipment operation are leading to increased varnish deposits. How Does Varnish Affect Your Hydraulic System? Varnish […]

Marine Diesel Trouble? Fix Water Contamination Now!

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Engine Failures Spell Danger One of the most debilitating problems a vessel can face at sea is an unexpected loss of control. In rough seas, working engines can mean weathering the storm or succumbing to it. Shipping delays due to engine failures and repairs can have an impact on supply chains, and result in major […]

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