In discussions involving engineering equipment, we often hear the importance of maintaining lubricants and hydraulic fluids. They play a vital role in the performance and daily operation of the machine. However, over time, these fluids can become dirty and laden with impurities. So how should we handle this situation? The answer lies in oil filters.

1. What should I do if the oil becomes dirty?

  First of all, we need to make it clear that any lubricating oil and hydraulic oil will gradually become dirty during use. This is because when the machine is running, impurities and particles are formed due to friction between the oil and machine components and environmental dust. Failure to deal with these impurities may lead to reduced machine performance, increased wear and tear, or even damage to the machine.

  Therefore, regular replacement of lubricating and hydraulic oil and frequent cleaning are undoubtedly necessary. However, this method alone will not effectively solve the problem because the oil will still be contaminated during the operating cycle between new oil changes. This is where oil filters and filters come into play.

2. The working principle of oil filters and filter elements is actually quite straightforward and very effective. How the oil filter works:

  In engineering equipment, lubricating oil and hydraulic oil need to be returned to the tank through oil lines after completing their main functions (such as lubrication, cooling or power transmission). On the way back, the oil passes through the oil filter.

  Oil filters usually consist of a housing and a built-in filter element. When oil enters the filter, it first contacts the filter element. The filter element is made of special materials, usually fiberglass or metal mesh. This filter material has properties that can block and capture impurities of specific sizes.

  When the oil passes through the filter material, dust and impurities that are larger than the pore size of the filter element are captured by the filter element, and only clean oil can pass through and return to the fuel tank. In this way, the oil filter plays the role of filtering and cleaning the oil.

3. The functions and advantages of oil filters and oil filter elements

  Oil filters and filter elements continuously remove impurities from lubricating and hydraulic oils, keeping the oil pure without downtime. This has several advantages:

  Protect machine components: Clean oil can effectively reduce friction between machine parts, thereby extending the service life of the machine.

Improve efficiency: By continuously cleaning the oil, you can maintain the efficient operation of the machine and avoid performance degradation caused by dirty oil.

  Cost savings: Although there is a cost to purchase filters and filter elements, in the long run, it can avoid repair or replacement costs due to machine failure, as well as avoid losses caused by production stagnation.

  For modern engineering equipment, oil filters and oil filter elements have become essential components. Keeping lubricants and hydraulic oil clean not only ensures machine performance, but is also an important step in maintaining machines and improving production efficiency.

4. Select the appropriate oil filter and filter element

  When selecting oil filters and filter elements, the following two points are important factors to consider:

  Compatibility: The filters and elements selected need to be compatible with your machine to ensure maximum performance and smooth operation.

  Filtration precision: Different working environments and applications have different requirements for oil purity. When selecting filters and filter elements, you need to choose the appropriate filtration accuracy based on your own needs and actual conditions.

  As professional filter experts, we provide customized filtration solutions based on your specific needs. Our products have been rigorously tested and verified to ensure they can maintain good performance under various harsh conditions and help you maintain the efficient operation of your engineering equipment.

5. Summary

  If lubricating oil and hydraulic oil are the blood for the smooth operation of engineering machinery, then the oil filter and filter element are its kidneys, used to filter and clean the "blood" and protect the health of the machine. At no time should we neglect the maintenance of construction machinery, especially keeping its lubrication system clean.