How to choose hydraulic oil?
Hydraulic oil is used in damping systems and hydraulic drives. Modern machines and devices can only function properly when the oil is selected correctly. The best oil you can choose for your machine is the oil recommended by the manufacturer. If there is no information about the oil, we should rely on the oil's characteristics in terms of its viscosity. A well-selected oil in terms of viscosity characteristics translates into the proper functioning of the entire system.
Another important aspect when using hydraulic oils is following the manufacturer's information regarding filter replacement and cleaning. Typically, hydraulic oils have a standard instruction consisting of:
- thoroughly emptying the tank of used oil,
- cleaning the tank by rinsing it thoroughly with a small amount of clean oil,
- emptying the tank of oil intended for rinsing,
- filling the tank and the entire system with new oil to the appropriate level. Please take into account the recommendations regarding the cleanliness class of the oil used.