May 13 - 16, 2008
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, Florida USA

Extrusion Equipment

143 EE 
Thursday, May 15 - 3:15pm

Oil Cleanliness: The Lifeblood of the Modern Extrusion Press System

Robert Drake -- The Oilgear Company, USA

Oil cleanliness, oil lubricity, and no-leakage systems are key criteria for efficient press operation. Hydraulic equipment operates with limited maintenance downtime and provides minimum component product lifetime of 17-20 years. On-line fluid conditioning, instrumentation, oil life analysis, modern air breather, and oil-tight designs are discussed, enabling equipment to attain and maintain its design criteria and provide efficient, long-life extrusion press operation.