Okay, so you've decided to take advantage of the many benefits of water-glycol as a hydraulic fluid. And you've considered all the precautions that come with using a low-viscosity hydraulic fluid and component compatibility.
Other considerations might not be so obvious, so click here to read a brief discussion of other recommendations from Ron Durante, Director of MRO Services at Price Engineering.
Alan joined Hydraulics & Pneumatics in 1987 with experience as a technical magazine editor and in industrial sales. He graduated with a BS in engineering technology from Franklin University and has also worked as a mechanic and service coordinator. He has taken technical courses in fluid power and electronic and digital control at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin and has served on numerous industry committees.
