What kind of hydraulic oil should I use?
An anti-wear hydraulic oil ofhigh viscosity index base oils with low pour points for wide temperature range applicability, like CITGO’s Mystik® JT-9™ LeakShield® AW Hydraulic Oil, would make a great fit for various hydraulic systems. Hydraulic fluid has many roles in the smooth operation of a well-balanced and designed system.
When to use low temperature or high temperature hydraulic oil?
Low-temperature hydraulic oil is commonly used as a name for fluid which needs to be used in icy conditions. Under high heat, oil becomes less viscous and flows easier, which means that it can leak or lose its required properties.
How is viscosity grade of hydraulic oil determined?
With hydraulics, there are two primary considerations – the viscosity grade and the hydraulic oil type (AW or R&O). These specifications are typically determined by the type of hydraulic pump employed in the system, the operating temperature and the system’s operating pressure.
Is it true that hydraulic oil is not compressible?
Usually applying force to material results in compression, so you may be wondering whether hydraulic oil is compressible or not, but a key property of hydraulic fluids is that they must be non-compressible. ‘Non-compressible’ means that the fluid cannot be compressed.
An anti-wear hydraulic oil ofhigh viscosity index base oils with low pour points for wide temperature range applicability, like CITGO’s Mystik® JT-9™ LeakShield® AW Hydraulic Oil, would make a great fit for various hydraulic systems. Hydraulic fluid has many roles in the smooth operation of a well-balanced and designed system.
Can a hydraulic oil be used in hot and cold temperatures?
In some cases, hydraulic oil can be subjected to both hot and cold temperatures which can render the oil useless if it hasn’t been blended with the right additives. Hydraulic fluids have temperature stability which means they’ll retain their properties within a particular temperature range.
With hydraulics, there are two primary considerations – the viscosity grade and the hydraulic oil type (AW or R&O). These specifications are typically determined by the type of hydraulic pump employed in the system, the operating temperature and the system’s operating pressure.
Usually applying force to material results in compression, so you may be wondering whether hydraulic oil is compressible or not, but a key property of hydraulic fluids is that they must be non-compressible. ‘Non-compressible’ means that the fluid cannot be compressed.