Explore Schroeder's Offline Filtration & Fluid Diagnostic Solutions

Improve Hydraulic System Protection with Offline Filtration and Condition Monitoring

Fluid contamination is a leading contributor to premature equipment failure, costly downtime, and reduced hydraulic system performance.

In fact, contamination is responsible for the majority of premature equipment failures!

Schroeder Industries’ offline filtration systems and fluid condition monitoring solutions complement existing in-line filtration by helping remove harmful contaminants, monitor fluid cleanliness, and identify potential problems before they lead to equipment damage.

Together, these technologies support proactive contamination control, improved equipment reliability, and reduced maintenance costs.

Strengthen Your Equipment Protection with Offline Filtration and Fluid Diagnostics

Schroeder Industries is a global provider of high-performance hydraulic filtration systems, offline filtration solutions, and fluid condition monitoring technologies.

Our filtration specialists work with customers to evaluate hydraulic fluid cleanliness, identify contamination challenges, and recommend effective filtration and diagnostic solutions tailored to their equipment and operating requirements.

By combining advanced filtration technology with expert guidance, Schroeder Industries helps customers improve fluid cleanliness, protect critical equipment, and support long-term hydraulic system reliability.

‘New’ Oil Doesn’t Mean Clean Oil!

Unless new hydraulic fluid is tested or certified to meet your equipment’s required ISO 4406 cleanliness code, you should never assume it is ready for use.

In fact, adding unfiltered oil to a hydraulic system can introduce damaging contaminants, increase component wear, and compromise fluid cleanliness.

Offline filtration systems and fluid diagnostic tools help verify and improve new oil cleanliness before it enters your valuable equipment!

Using hydraulic filter carts, kidney loop filtration systems, and other offline filtration equipment to filter incoming hydraulic fluid before it enters your system is an important contamination control best practice.

When combined with fluid cleanliness testing and diagnostic tools, these solutions help verify that new oil meets the required cleanliness targets, reduce the introduction of harmful contaminants, and protect critical hydraulic components.

Hydraulic Filtration Systems & Fluid Diagnostic Solutions from Schroeder Industries

• Filter Cart Systems
• Handheld Hydraulic Filter Units
• Stationary Kidney Loop Systems
• Oil Dehydrating Systems
• Varnish Removal Systems
• Particle Counters and Saturation Sensors
• Portable Condition Monitoring Units
• Easy-To-Use Condition Monitoring Starter Kits
• And more!

Featured Offline Filtration Systems & Fluid Diagnostic Solutions

Schroeder Industries offers a comprehensive range of offline filtration systems, hydraulic fluid diagnostic tools, and contamination monitoring solutions designed to help remove contaminants, monitor fluid cleanliness, and protect critical equipment.

From hydraulic filter carts and kidney loop filtration systems to advanced fluid condition monitoring technologies, our solutions support effective contamination control, proactive maintenance, and improved hydraulic system reliability.

Explore some of Schroeder’s featured filtration and diagnostic solutions below.

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AMFS: Asset Management Filtration Cart

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AMFS Specifications

The AMFS is an all-in one system that monitors your fluid condition, filters out contaminants and tracks all the necessary data needed for trend analysis and record keeping by asset number or name.

Flow Rating:	5 gpm (19 L/min)
Motor:	1.5 HP – 15 FLA at 120 volts AC
Viscosity Range:	60 – 1,000 SUS (10 – 216 cSt)
Operating Temperature:	-20°F to 150°F (-29°C to 65°C)
Bypass Valve Setting:	Cracking: 30 psi (2 bar) x 2
Compatibility:	All petroleum-based hydraulic fluid compatible with Viton®
Element Change Clearance:	17.5″ KK / 26.5″ 27K
Weight:	200 lbs (440 kg) approx
Dimensions:	26.6″ x 25.25″ x 50.0″ (675 x 641 x 1270 mm)

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VEU Compact: Varnish Elimination Unit

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VEU Compact Specifications

Schroeder Industries’ VEU Compact is a compact varnish removal system designed to remove oil degradation products, including solid contaminants and gel-like varnish, from hydraulic fluids.

By reducing varnish deposits on hydraulic valves and helping maintain fluid cleanliness, the VEU Compact supports improved system reliability, enhanced equipment performance, and extended hydraulic fluid life.

Ideal for industrial hydraulic applications, the VEU Compact provides an integrated solution for managing varnish-related contamination and oil degradation.

Viscosity Range:	15 – 200 cSt (70 – 925 SUS)
Permitted Oil Temperature Range:	50° – 160° F (10° – 70° C)
Permitted Storage Temperature Range:	32° – 122° F (0° – 50° C)
Operating Pressure:	174 PSI (12 bar)
Permitted Pressure at Suction Port:	-5.8 psi – 7.3 psi (-0.4 – 0.5 bar)
Suction Connection:	ISO 228 – 1 G1
Discharge Connection:	ISO 228 – 1 G1
Noise Level at 3ft Distance:	< 70 db
Seal Material:	FKM / Viton
Permitted Relative Humidity:	0 – 80 %
Dry Weight:	31 lbs (14kg)

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TFC: Total Fluid Condition

TFC Specifications

A rugged, portable contamination monitor unit fit for use in the field and across the plant; utilizes digital imaging and image recognition technology for increased ISO Code accuracy.

Measured Variables:	Particle Differentiation / ISO Code / SAE Class / NAS Class / Saturation Level / Temperature
Particulate Measurement Standards:	ISO 4406 (≥4(c) / ≥6(c) / ≥14(c) / ≥21(c) / ≥38(c) / ≥70(c), NAS 1638, SAE AS4059
Particle Counter Measuring Range:	Maximum ISO Code of 29
Accuracy:	±1 ISO Code (Minimum concentration ISO MTD 2.8mg/L)
Operating Temperature Range:	32°F to 122°F
Fluid Compatibility:	Mineral-based oils, Synthetic oils, Organic oils, Diesel Fuels
Dimensions (cover closed):	(L) 16.2” x (D) 12.7” x (H) 6.7”
Environmental Protection:	IP67 (cover closed) IP65 (cover open)
Maximum Ambient Humidity:	97% relative humidity, non-condensing
Weight:	26.5 lbs. (12.0kg) (main device; accessory case: 19lbs. [8.6kg])
Calibration Verification Frequency:	12 months recommended
Inlet Pressure:	36.3 psi (2.5 bar) Max. (5075 psi [350 bar] w/ adapter for pressurized lines)
System Pressure:	145 psi (10 bar) Max.
Permissible Viscosity Range:	1-2400cSt (1-300 cSt with high pressure adapter)
Operating Temperature:	32°F to 122°F
Fluid Temperature Range:	14°F to 131°F (oils) 14°F to 122°F (diesel fuel)
Pump Type:	Gear
Duty Cycle:	Continuous
Connection:	1604 minimess test points, with 0.6m long 8mm tubing
Power Supply Voltage:	115V AC
Nominal Battery Voltage:	15.0V DC
Charge Voltage:	16.8V DC
Charge Capacity:	5.2Ah
Charge Time:	2 hours (80%) / 5 hours (100%)
Run Time:	Up to 6 hours (viscosity dependent)
Data Transmission:	USB

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TDSA: Triton Dehydration Station

TDSA Specifications

Exceptional water removal unit designed to eliminate 100% of free water and up to 90% of dissolved water from small reservoirs, barrels, and gear boxes.

Dimensions:	45.2”(H) x 36.7″(W) x 20.3”(D)
Dry Mass:	295 lbs (134 kg)
Inlet Connections:	1″ SAE
Outlet Connections:	1″ SAE
Flow Rate:	120 gallons/hour or 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/min)
Permissible Inlet Pressure Range:	-5.8 psig (-0.4 bar) to 32 psia (2.2 bar)
Max. Permissible Outlet Pressure:	75 psig (5 bar)
Fluid Service Temperature:	100° F to 150° F (40°C to 65.5°C)
Fluid Viscosity:	70- 1000 SUS (13 – 215 cSt), Explosion-proof: 500 SUS maximum
Power Supply:	110 VAC, 60 hz, 12 amp
Attainable Water Content:	< 50 ppm
Heater Options	220V / 60hz / 1 Phase, 460V / 60hz / 3 Phase
Relative Humidity Display:	Standard, 0-99% Range
Construction:	Reaction Vessel: Stainless Steel Seals: Viton
Protection Class:	NEMA 2

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Fluid Analysis Program

Gain insights into and monitor your fluid condition across your entire fleet with Schroeder Industries’ bottle sampling and laboratory testing program!

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Schroeder Rental Program

Not ready to purchase on of our filter systems? Schroeder Industries offers several of our high-performance offline fluid conditioning systems as rentals!

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Filtration Management Service

If you’re low on time, manpower, and resources, try our turnkey filtration management service to ensure clean fluid with minimal hassle!

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Case Studies: Filter Systems & Diagnostics

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 Filter Systems & Diagnostics group saved our customers money, downtime, hassle and more!

Case Studies: Filter Systems & Diagnostics

L-4699 – AMFS Provides 200% ROI for Refuse Fleet Operators

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When a refuse truck fleet operator experienced constant hydraulic component failures and required frequent fluid replacement, Schroeder Industries identified contamination as the culprit.

To effectively extend fluid life and protect the fleet components, Schroeder Industries recommended an AMFS. This cart includes highly efficient dual-stage filtration an onboard data collection which can accommodate individual records for an entire vehicle fleet.

Here’s how this customer benefited from this Schroeder Solution!

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Over $65,000 Cost Savings After 1 Year

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9.3k Gallons Hydraulic Oil Saved Annually

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200% ROI After 1 Year Usage

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L-5148 – TDS-A Saves Tens Of Thousands in Oil-Related Expenses for Injection Molding Equipment

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A customer utilized injection molding equipment for plastic packaging production struggled with constant, high levels of water contamination.

This forced the customer to dispose of and purchase large quantities of oil, causing additional downtime for fluid removal & replacement as well as inflating operational costs.

Schroeder Industries recommended the proven dehydration performance of the TDSA to service the customer’s 30+ machines.

Here’s how this customer benefited from this Schroeder Solution!

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16/14/12 ISO Code Reached; Cleaner than ‘New’ Oil

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~$25-30K USD Saved Per Month on Oil-Related Expenses

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200gal Oil Reclaimed In Just 2 Days of Operation

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L-5088 – HFS-15 Determines Accurate Oil Usage Figures Across Individual Assets

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A major paper manufacture, seeking to improve operational efficiency and manage cost, needed a way to track hydraulic and lubrication oil usage persian asset.

By combining a rate and totalizer meter with the handheld HFS-15 portable filtration unit, Schroeder Industries created a lightweight solution that could simultaneously filter new fluid while tracking the quantity of fluid used to offset leaks and line breaks for individual assets.

Here’s how this customer benefited from this Schroeder Solution!

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Per Asset Oil Usage Data Collected

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Asset Usage Determined Down To 1/10th Gallon

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Enabled More Strategic Oil Purchasing

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You could be Schroeder’s next success story!

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Tell us about your application and the challenges you face, and our experts can help find the filtration solution that fits your needs.

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