Large Hydraulic Press – Particulate & Water Contamination

Problem:

An aging steel facility was facing major operational challenges, including hydraulic oil leaks, groundwater seepage into the reservoir, and frequent pump failures, which were costly and disruptive to operations.

The Oil Filtration Systems Solution:

A multi-stage filtration system was implemented, including pre-filtration for particulates (an OFS Multi-Bag Filter Housing Assembly), pre-filtration for free water (an OFS Lube Oil Coalescer Housing Assembly), and continuous kidney-loop filtration with a Vacuum Dehydration Oil Purification System (VDOPS) for oil polishing and removal of all water (free, emulsified, and dissolved) to very low levels. This multi-stage approach resulted in dramatic improvement to the oil cleanliness, extending life of the hydraulic pumps and virtually eliminating down time.

The Results:

• Zero pump failures since implementation of OFS equipment

• Zero operational downtime since implementation of OFS equipment

• $50,000 savings per pump rebuild (one per month in prior 6 months, or $50,000 per month)

• Cost to implement OFS equipment: $10,000 per month (ROI = 500%)