Cost of Contamination

Advancing technology has made contamination a much more sophisticated problem to control. The fluid power industry is changing to accommodate these issues. Manufacturers are now publishing oil cleanliness standards for their machinery and components. They are mandating conformance and rejecting warranty claims for contamination related failures. 

But what happens to clean oil when it travels through newly installed hoses and tube assemblies that have not been cleaned? The particles of contamination from the cutting, crimping, bending and flaring process create a problem that will cause premature wear and system failure. It is imperative to protect your equipment from hydraulic contamination. Premature wear and system failure can be greatly reduced by the installation of clean hose and tube assemblies. To see why, we need a better understanding of what contamination is and how it damages systems. Please view our video on the cause and effect of contamination.