Energy-saving hydraulic fluid

1st Quarter 2014 Hydraulic systems & components

Engen Lubricants has introduced Hydrokin ESF, an hydraulic fluid with excellent energy-saving properties. Anton Allner, Engen industrial lubricants strategy manager, says the numerous sectors that consume hydraulic fluids can save up to 11% on machine power use by merely changing fluids. The small amount of energy consumption needed with Hydrokin ESF is due to its better sealing performance at all operating temperatures around machine parts, including pumps, pistons and rings – the result of a viscosity index improver.

“A better viscosity index enables the oil to stay more fluid at lower temperatures and more viscous at higher temperatures while still meeting all its performance requirements, thereby reducing machine input energy requirements,” says Allner. He adds that many lubricant marketers claim to have energy-saving products but Engen’s claim is based on local trials, not just supplier data. It is these trials that have demonstrated more than 11% savings in electricity consumption, as well as a 4,5% reduction in maximum power demand of machines. Further indirect cost benefits can be realised through increased machine production output and in the longer life of machine components and fluid, due to the lower operating temperatures.

Allner says hydraulic power is used in dozens of industries to control the movement of machinery and material precisely, yet these industries have little experience in the effective design and maintenance of hydraulic power systems for greater efficiencies. “Engen has the technological innovation to unlock energy efficiencies in hydraulic systems without sacrificing performance, thus contributing to the success of our customers’ operations,” he concludes.

For more information contact Anton Allner, Engen Industrial Lubricants, +27 (0)11 480 6320, [email protected], www.engenoil.com

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