Hydraulic Reservoirs: The Heart of the Hydraulic System


The importance of the hydraulic tank for system efficiency and longevity is often understated! By treating your tank as an afterthought, you could be missing out on cost savings and performance enhancements.


When considering if your reservoir could use an upgrade, ask yourself the following:


  • Is your reservoir oversized for the application and adding excessive weight to the equipment?
  • Do your reservoir design & materials address contamination risks?
  • Is your in-tank filtration effective?
  • Is your reservoir flow turbulent and contributing to air contamination?
  • Does the flow velocity of your reservoir allow fluid cooling?

Many hydraulic reservoirs are oversized and inefficiently designed for their application!


Schroeder Industries not only provides effective hydraulic tanks with our TNK Series, but we can help you analyze your existing tank assembly to detect inefficiencies and optimize your reservoir and in-tank filtration.



Hydraulic Accessories & Reservoir Solutions from Schroeder Industries


Schroeder Industries is backed by over 75 years of manufacturing experience. Our tanks and hydraulic accessories are engineered to excel, with comprehensive options for virtually any application:


  • Rotomolded Reservoirs
  • Complete Tank Packages
  • Tank Optimization Service
  • Breathers & Reservoir Accessories
  • Visual & Electrical Indicators
  • And more!


Featured Hydraulic Accessory 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:


Complete TNK Packages

Built for exceptional efficiency and durability in a wide range of operating conditions.

  • Optimized design for heat and air removal.
  • Lightweight and cost effective, yet highly
    durable
    and resistant to temperature extremes.
  • Zero corrosion/cavitation risk versus conventional metal hydraulic reservoirs.
  • Recyclable, less energy-intensive, more eco-friendly alternative to steel tanks.
  • Complete TNK Packages include vital accessories like in-tank filtration, gauges, and breathers pre-installed.



Tank Optimization Services

Cutting-edge simulations and CFD analyses pave the way for optimal reservoir efficiency.

Schroeder Industries proven methods have helped dozens of
customers downsize their reservoirs and improve performance. Benefits can include:

  • Increased Machine Space
  • Reduced Oil Usage
  • Reduced Costs
  • Improved Energy Efficiency
  • Increased Sustainability



Case Studies: Hydraulic Accessories


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 Hydraulic Accessories group saved our customers money, downtime, hassle and more!



An OEM producing ride-on snow removal equipment, wanting to be more competitive in the market, sought solutions to improve their hydraulic oil cleanliness and optimize their systems.

By combining Tank Optimization with the advanced deaeration of Air Fusion Technology filtration, Schroeder Industries was able to downsize the reservoir from 9 gallons to 2 gallons, allowing the customer to improve their equipment design and become more competitive!

Here’s how Tank Optimization helped this customer:


Reservoir Downsized by 7 Gallons and 51lbs


Design Improvements: Runs 2x Longer Than Competitor


Nearly $100 USD Initial Cost Savings Per Unit

Initial CO2 Reduction: 100lbs Per Unit


With a smaller and more efficient hydraulic reservoir, CO2 savings will compound over the equipment’s lifespan!





An MRO operating ice resurfacing equipment started experiencing damage and oil degradation related to excessive air contamination in their hydraulic fluid.

A TNK12 reservoir package from Schroeder Industries helped reduce weight, expel air contamination, and improve overall performance.

Here’s how the TNK12 helped:


50% Reservoir Volume Reduction


79lbs Overall System Weight Reduction


$33.4K Annual Cost Reduction ($222.86/unit with TNK)




An OEM manufacturing fire trucks wanted to free up space for more firefighting equipment and overall reduce the weight & improve the performance of their
existing tank assembly.

Through Tank Optimization and the efficiency of a TNK25 complete tank package, Schroeder Industries was able to downsize their reservoir by more than half!

Here’s how Tank Optimization helped this customer:


Reservoir Downsized by 30 Gallons and 230lbs


Initial Cost Savings Per Unit of $946 USD


Additional Machine Space Created for Equipment Storage

Initial CO2 Reduction: 702lbs Per Unit


With a smaller and more efficient hydraulic reservoir, CO2 savings will compound over the equipment’s lifespan!




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.




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