Hydraulic oil filter
For recycle vehicles
All full-size Heil Environmental refuse collection and recycle vehicles are now equipped with the industry’s most efficient in-tank hydraulic oil filter, according to the company. This three-micron filter captures up to 85 percent more four-micron contaminants and 50 percent more six-micron contaminants than Heil’s previous filter. As a result, the hydraulic oil passing through the filter becomes much cleaner than even new oil, helping to extend the life of the vehicle’s hydraulic pump, valves and cylinders.
Hydraulic oil cleanliness is measured by counting the number of contaminant particles that are four microns, six microns and 14 microns in size. Particle counts are compared to an ISO chart to get a standardized three-number cleanliness rating. The lower the numbers, the cleaner the fluid. New hydraulic oil has an average cleanliness rating of 20-17-14 right out of the container. Heil’s previous filter had a rating of 19-13-9. The new three-micron filter has an average cleanliness of 17-12-9.
A refuse or recycling collection vehicle’s hydraulic system provides the power to lift, pack and eject trash and recyclables. For the system to operate properly, it’s critical that the hydraulic fluid be kept clean. An average of 70 percent of hydraulic system failures result from fluid contamination by particles of dirt and dust.
Heil’s new three-micron filters have the same dimensions as the company’s previous five-micron filters, making it easy for customers to upgrade existing vehicles. Those older vehicles that still use six-micron or 10-micron filters can be retrofitted with simple conversion kits.
Hydraulic oil cleanliness is measured by counting the number of contaminant particles that are four microns, six microns and 14 microns in size. Particle counts are compared to an ISO chart to get a standardized three-number cleanliness rating. The lower the numbers, the cleaner the fluid. New hydraulic oil has an average cleanliness rating of 20-17-14 right out of the container. Heil’s previous filter had a rating of 19-13-9. The new three-micron filter has an average cleanliness of 17-12-9.
A refuse or recycling collection vehicle’s hydraulic system provides the power to lift, pack and eject trash and recyclables. For the system to operate properly, it’s critical that the hydraulic fluid be kept clean. An average of 70 percent of hydraulic system failures result from fluid contamination by particles of dirt and dust.
Heil’s new three-micron filters have the same dimensions as the company’s previous five-micron filters, making it easy for customers to upgrade existing vehicles. Those older vehicles that still use six-micron or 10-micron filters can be retrofitted with simple conversion kits.
