Selecting Hydraulic Fluids - How it Impacts Operating Costs

The use of Maximum Efficiency Hydraulic Fluid (MEHF) offers an opportunity to reduce costs and improve hydraulic performance. Low pump efficiency results in higher energy costs (fuel or electricity), reduced power output and slower response time. Fluid viscosity grade, viscosity index, and stability in high-pressure applications are critical in optimizing pump efficiency. High temperatures reduce viscosity and create a destructive cycle of rising temperatures, accelerated wear and increased internal leakage. MEHF is designed to provide increased viscosity at standard and peak operating conditions. The result is an improved ability to meet the OEM viscosity requirements over a wider range of temperature and pressure conditions, thus maintaining higher pump efficiency. A simple-to-use energy savings calculator is now available at www.mehf.com/calculator, which enables users to model their specific piece of equipment or entire operation and predict an energy savings associated with MEHF. The energy savings and fluid maintenance requirements are then converted into an estimate of monetary savings.   Read the full aricle in Machinery Lubrication.

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