Hydraulic Filter Elements
Filter elements are the heart and soul of every high pressure fluid power system.
The role of the filter element, which sits inside the filter housing, is to capture contamination particles while maintaining appropriate differential pressure for system operation. Filter elements can be optimized for the capture of specific micron sizes, or formulated for special scenarios including water contamination and the presence of static.
While filter elements are disposable, it’s important to never compromise on filter element quality!
Schroeder Industries Element Technology
Non-Schroeder Elements in Schroeder Housings
Not all elements are created equally! Due to the possibility of a fit, form, and function error, Schroeder Industries does not recommend nor guarantee that a non-Schroeder filter element can be used properly in a standard Schroeder filter housing.
Generic or competitor elements may not meet the operational specifications that allow a Schroeder filter to perform at its best. By substituting a will-fit filter element, you may be compromising system efficiency and experience equipment downtime.
Element Technology Solutions from Schroeder Industries
Schroeder Industries is backed by over 75 years of manufacturing experience. Our filter elements are engineered to excel, with comprehensive options for virtually any application:
Featured Element Technology Solutions
Combined with our range of premium filter elements and other hydraulic accessories, our filters are engineered for excellence in removing contamination. Here are just a handful of Schroeder’s industry-leading hydraulic filters:
Excellement® Media
The foundational technology of Schroeder Industries’ exceptional filter elements!
Aqua Excellement®
The dirt-catching power of Excellement® with potent water removal capabilities!
CGF Elements
Elements engineered for the unique needs of compressed gas filtration applications!
E-Drive Media
With exceptionally low pressure drop, ideal for battery drive hydraulic circuits and more!
Anti-Static Elements
Elements which dissipate static in virtually any electrostatic discharge (ESD) scenario!
Quality Protection
When end users turn to generic, will-fit elements to cut costs, the impacts on their equipment can be catastrophic. Too often, the blame falls on the OEM rather than the substandard element which compromised the hydraulic system.
Quality Protection is Schroeder’s answer to the use of cheap substitute elements, and allows for increased system protection!
GeoSeal
A Quality Protected Solution
The unique, geometric sealing of this element prevents substitution of low-quality element substitutes.
Lock & Key™
A Quality Protected Solution
Features a ‘lock and key’ interface between the bushing and element which can be uniquely customized.
Private Labeling and Element Aftermarket Retention
Ask Us About Private Labeling!
Private labeling your filter elements is a great way to increase aftermarket revenue, reduce warranty claims, and ensure that your customers are using high-quality elements that keep their machines running better, for longer!
Schroeder Industries can work with you to create customized element wraps featuring your company logo and branding.
Ask about how you can benefit from private labeling!
Case Studies: Element Technology
Don’t just take Schroeder’s word on the quality of our products. Here are just a few success stories highlighting how solutions from our Element Technology group saved our customers money, downtime, hassle and more!
An automotive plant contacted Schroeder Industries when, after switching to a new hydraulic oil, their oil lifespan dropped by as much as 80%.
Burn marks and varnish on the customer’s used elements confirmed that electrostatic discharge was building up in the customer’s system. By switching to Anti-Stat Media, the customer was able to get the most out of their oil and more!
Here’s how Schroeder Industries’ Element Technology helped this customer:
Oil Service Life Increased +4 Years
+2.6K Gallons of Oil Saved Per Press, Per Year
+31.7K Gallons of Oil Saved Annually
Due to pressure drop and cost-related concerns, end users operating frac trailers were reluctant to adopt higher-performance, smaller micron-rated elements despite their existing 40 micron elements inadequate performance.
To satisfy customer concerns and increase their system protection, Schroeder Industries engineered a new element specifically designed for the types of filter commonly seen in these frac trailer applications.
Head to head testing proved that the new 25 micron Schroeder BestFit element option greatly outshined the customer’s current elements while remaining cost-competitive!
Here’s how Schroeder Industries’ Element Technology helped this customer:
40% Increased Particulate Removal Efficiency ≥ 25 Micron
36% Increase in Dirt Holding Capacity Per Element
Element Change Outs, Related Downtime/Expense Reduced
When a paper mill was experiencing a shortened filter element life of just 30 days, Schroeder Industries stepped in to extend the filter life, reduce oil waste, and reduce unscheduled downtime.
A Schroeder expert immediately identified the signs of static discharge in the hydraulic system. As the elements were burned and degraded by the electrostatic buildup, they failed prematurely, forcing the customer to swap out elements much sooner than usual.
Switching to Anti-Stat Media took the shock out of their system, extending their filter life and leading to substantial savings!
Here’s how Schroeder Industries’ Element Technology helped this customer:
Oil Service Life Increased +3 Years
Annual Oil Usage Decreased -951 Gallons
$24.8K Annual Filter & Oil Cost Savings
You could be Schroeder’s next success story!
Tell us about your application and the challenges you face, and our experts can help find the filtration solution that fits your needs.