Blog tagged as Fluid Cleanliness

Varnish contamination is an increasingly critical issue in industrial machinery, particularly in lubricated systems like turbines, compressors, and hydraulic systems. Varnish, a sticky, insoluble byproduct formed from the degradation of lubricants, can adhere to internal surfaces, leading to a range...

• External Particulate Contamination: The contamination of hydraulic fluid can be primarily caused by external particulate matter. Through breather caps, seals, or damaged reservoirs, dust, dirt, and debris can infiltrate the hydraulic system.
• Water Ingress: The use of contaminated hydraulic fluid...