Case Study: Hydraulic test rig
Summary: Magnom Mini prevents frequent pump failures in a hydraulic test rig.
Customer requested anoniminity
Application(s): Hydraulics
Industry(s): Metalwork
Notes
Magnom mini module fitted after 5 micron cartridge filter to improve the cleanliness of the system and remove harmful fine ferrous debris. Pump failures were being attributed to this debris.
Benefits
- Cleanliness improved
- Pump protected
- Filter life improved
- Downtime reduced
Installation notes
This unit was installed after the 5 micron cartridge filter - the level of contamination collected within two weeks considering this is surprising. It appears that fine ferrous debris may well have been responsible for the frequent pump failures. This customer now plans to fit units to a further ten test rigs.