Three tips for dewatering your fluids
Read on to find three tips for dewatering your fluids: because water in oil damages systems even before the oil's dissolving capacity is exhausted and the fluid becomes milky.
Fluid contaminants are often invisible to the naked eye, as is the danger they pose. Because contamination is often the cause of machine failures. It usually starts harmlessly, but contamination quickly destroys the fluids' lubricating and protective properties. The result: increased oil consumption, corrosion, cavitation and increased component wear. This leads to unnecessary service calls and a larger carbon footprint. A cycle that needs to be broken. Read on to find three tips for dewatering your fluids: because water in oil damages systems even before the oil's dissolving capacity is exhausted and the fluid becomes milky.
The performance killer in your systemContamination in oil
Contamination in oil leads to downtimesBecause it destroys your fluids' protective & lubricating properties
Liquid and gaseous contaminants cause fluids to age more quickly. This means that the oil loses its necessary protective and lubricating properties which enable the system to operate smoothly. The resulting corrosion and cavitation impair the components used. As they wear out more quickly, they have to be replaced more often, becoming a burden on the environment and your wallet. The system's availability is also reduced due to avoidable service calls.
The service life of oils and therefore the service life of components can only be extended with targeted separation of water and gases. This saves costs and conserves resources.
How to properly condition your fluidsAchieving cleanliness goals with the right technology
Selecting the right solution depends on numerous factors, such as the type of system, fluid properties, the flow rate and the amount of water or gas introduced. A consultation is worthwhile, as it will help you to get your fluids in the best possible condition. We use state-of-the-art separation processes and enable efficient separation of free and dissolved water, gases and air. Our product range focuses on sustainability and different technologies – the right fluid conditioning solution for every application.
Three tips for dewatering your fluids
1st tip: coalescingCoalescers work efficiently with free & emulsified water
When it comes to removing free and emulsified water from hydraulic oils, our coalescers are ready to assist you.
How it works
Small water droplets from the emulsion adhere to the coalescing element fibres. Coalescence with other droplets on the fibres or the fibre nodes causes them to combine to form larger droplets. Gravity causes these to separate inside the housing. The water collects at the bottom of the housing and is drained by a valve opening.
HYDAC Coalescer OLS
The OffLine Separator OLS is available as a unit or just as a coalescing housing. It's suitable for hydraulic oils and lubrication oils with densities below 950 kg/m3. 10 coalescing elements are used, designed for flow rates of <320 mm2/sec (5…15 l/min).
HYDAC Coalescer MVH-C
Use our MediumViscosity Housings Coalescer MVH-C with AquaX element technology for your hydraulic oils and lubrication oils. It separates emulsions without additional separating elements. The coalescer is designed for densities below 950 kg/m3 and flow rates of <46 mm/sec (40…720 l/min) and <320 mm²/sec (10…320 l/min).
2nd tip: dewatering & degassingVacuum method: removing water & gases without damaging oil
Our FAM units are all-rounders when it comes to dewatering and degassing. They remove solid contamination, free and dissolved water and gas from hydraulic oil. They have been used successfully in many different applications for more than 30 years and are characterised by their reliability and durability.
How it works
A dry air stream meets moist oil in the vacuum column. This transfers the water from the hydraulic oil to the air and dries the oil. The vacuum separates free and dissolved gases/air. Before the hydraulic oil leaves the unit, particles are removed by a particle filter.
HYDAC FAM 5 dewatering units
Flexible and mobile: thanks to its compact design, the HYDAC FluidAqua Mobil 5 with 5 l/min is an ideal tool for service work.
HYDAC FAM 10/15 dewatering units
The FluidAqua Mobil 10 series with up to 15 l/min is ideally suited for aviation fluids such as Skydrol or Hyjet.
HYDAC dewatering unit FAM 3000
The units in the FAM 3000 series with up to 95 l/min offer maximum separation rates and fast dewatering and degassing in situations with high water input.
3rd tip: superabsorbentsHigher cleanliness levels: these filter elements bind water
The Aquamicron filter elements are the ideal solution when it comes to eliminating residual water in small tanks (after an oil change, for example).
How it works
The Aquamicron filter elements convert free water into a highly viscous gel (superabsorbent). The filter layer on the downstream side prevents the gel from getting into the oil. The bound water cannot be released again even with increased pressure. The superabsorbent is insoluble in mineral oils and synthetic esters.
HYDAC filter solutions with integrated water separation (superabsorbents)
Rely on the high-quality filter elements from HYDAC! We provide specific solutions for separating free water. With professional filtration of the fluids you use, these allow you to minimise wear on hydraulic components.
Clean fluids with HYDAC Your advantages
Increased system availability
Reduce your system downtimes with clever filtration, dewatering & degassing and increase your machine availability and performance.
Conservation of resources
Extend your fluid service lives and conserve precious resources.
Cost optimisation
Reduced downtimes, longer intervals between oil changes and increased component service lives allow you to optimise your costs in the long term.
