Hydraulic fluid is not inherently environmentally safe.
Spills of standard, petroleum-based hydraulic fluids can kill marine life and contaminate soil.
However, there are environmentally safe hydraulic fluids available that are formulated to avoid these negative effects.
These fluids are designed to have good thermal and chemical stability, minimize sludge formation, and provide excellent performance.
5 key points to consider
1. Annual Hydraulic Oil Change for Lab Presses
In the case of hydraulic lab presses, it is recommended to change the hydraulic oil every year to extend the lifetime of the press.
The oil in the hydraulic tank is only a portion of the oil used in the entire hydraulic system, so when oil is exchanged, not all the oil in the system will be replaced.
Old and new oil will be mixed.
It is important to never mix two different brands or types of oil.
2. Types of Hydraulic Fluids
There are also different types of hydraulic fluids available.
Hydrocarbon fluids, which were commonly used in the past, posed a danger of explosion.
Today, they are seldom used.
Two other types of fluids that are mentioned are polyphenyl ether and perfluoropolyether.
Polyphenyl ether has a low vapor point and is resistant to electron bombardment, making it suitable for certain applications.
3. Applications of Hydraulic Press Machines
When it comes to hydraulic press machines, they are used for various purposes such as crushing, flattening, compressing, gluing, molding, and coating materials.
They find applications in many sectors in the industrial field.
4. Selecting Hydraulic Fluids
In terms of selecting hydraulic fluids, there are different options available.
Used motor oil is cheap or even free, but it can contain contaminants from previous use.
It is important to wear proper safety gear and work in a well-ventilated space when using motor oil as hydraulic fluid.
Food-grade oils, particularly vegetable oils, are relatively inexpensive, easily available, and environmentally friendly.
They can improve the toughness, impact strength, hardness, yield strength, and elongation of materials when used as quenching oil.
5. Upgrade to Environmentally Safe Hydraulic Fluids
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Our fluids are formulated to avoid negative impacts on marine life and soil contamination.
Maintain a reliable and clean system in your lab presses by changing to KINTEK's hydraulic oil.
Don't forget, never mix different brands or types of oil.
Extend the lifetime of your hydraulic lab press with an annual oil exchange.
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