Efficient Magnetic filters now offer a huge advantage in increasing the performance of hydraulic systems and their Filtration units and Filter systems / fluid conditioning, and play the major part in improving/reducing system running cost and increasing reliability and importantly availability, by effectively and efficiently removing Ferrous contamination, Iron oxide, from critical systems, to sub micron levels, e.g.
Martin Marietta & Fletcher Equipment
Having already ordered a Magnom Midi In-Line filter for an older machine used in its underground operations, Martin Marietta engineers were quick to realise that it would also be the solution for a brand new Fletcher roof bolter that had gone down very early in its service life.
Given its working environment, it was no surprise to find that the problem was due to contamination of hydraulic valves and our dealer was quick to supply another Magnom filter, which resolved the problem.
Atlas Copco Heavy duty excavator
Hydraulic contamination was causing breakdowns on a heavy-duty Atlas Copco L12 Scoop excavator and leading to excessive downtime in Anglo Platinum’s South African mining operations.
Engineers fitted a standard Magnom In-Line unit and, on the next routine 125-hour service, found it to be heavily laden with contamination that would otherwise have been left circulating in the system. Site engineers reported longer oil and barrier life and the potential for longer service intervals.
Martin Marietta, Caterpillar haul tricks and loaders,
Martin Marietta produces construction aggregates in North America, and challenges its fleet off road vehicles with hydraulic systems with just about the toughest working environment possible.
Maintaining a vehicle fleet that can be relied on, no matter what, is critical and so our dealer recommended standard Magnom In-Line units. Used on Caterpillar haul tricks and loaders, they protect hydraulic and transmission systems.
Protecting Allison Mine truck transmissions
Allison commercial transmissions are relied on as real workhorses, and often used in hostile environments and without breaks. In this case, Site & Pipe in the US were using a heavy duty excavator; and following historic failures, they were aware of the need to protect the gearbox from even the smallest wear metals that enter into valve bodies and can cause poor performance and failure.
Their choice of a Magnom Midi has resulted in continued trouble free operation.