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Environ MV R readily biodegradable hydraulic fluid

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Introducing ENVIRON MV R readily biodegradable hydraulic fluid Protection for your equipment and the environment. ENVIRON MV R is the newest product in our ENVIRON product line. Blended with high-VI, high-quality base oils and superior additives that are free of zinc and other metals, ENVIRON MV R meets and exceeds OECD 301B readily biodegradable requirements. […]

Hydrex field testing for Power Savings

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Field Tests reveal a power savings of up to 41% with Hydrex HYDREX EXTREME and HYDREX XV outperform monograde hydraulic oils in low-temperature operations where system responsiveness is key — including hydraulic safety devices — to help your equipment deliver peak performance even in extreme conditions.   Petro-Canada Lubricants and MSOE completed a study about […]

Lead Leaching in Caterpillar Stationary Gas Engines

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Lead Leaching in Caterpillar Stationary Gas Engines TECH TIP We commonly understand that if only copper appears in oil analysis results from a new diesel or stationary gas engine with less than 3,000 hours of run time, the source is most likely copper leaching from copper coils in the oil cooler.   So, how do […]

Hydraulic Off-Highway Mobile Equipment Fluid Guide

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Hydraulic Off-Highway Mobile Equipment Fluid Guide By Scott Kwas on 2018-09-18   The selection of hydraulic oil for mobile equipment may seem complex and confusing at first. This guide aims to clear the confusion by explaining the different types of fluids in the market. When reviewing different equipment manuals, you will notice many different oil […]