HYPROWIRA TALK: Episode 2 "Controlling Solid Particle Contamination in Lubricants"

Solid particles are one of the main causes of damage to lubrication and hydraulic systems. Dust, metal chips from wear, sand, and environmental contaminants can enter the oil and accelerate component damage.

In this video, we discuss: What is solid particle contamination? Sources of contamination in lubrication systems? The impact of particles on bearings, gears, pumps, valves, and hydraulic components? Why new oil isn't necessarily clean? The importance of oil cleanliness standards (ISO 4406). How to control contamination through storage, handling, filtration, and monitoring of oil cleanliness. The benefits of oil analysis and particle counting as predictive maintenance measures.

Maintaining oil cleanliness not only extends lubricant life but also improves equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and lowers maintenance costs.