The Importance of Hydraulic Oil Analysis and Preventive Maintenance

The Importance of Hydraulic Oil Analysis and Preventive Maintenance: The Key to Protecting the System

The Importance of Hydraulic Oil Analysis and Preventive Maintenance: The Key to Protecting the System

Hydraulic systems run on hydraulic oil, which is described as the "blood" of machines in every field where power is controlled, from industrial automation to mobile machines. However, even the slightest deterioration in the quality of this vital fluid reduces the system's efficiency and can lead to expensive breakdowns. This is where Hydraulic Oil Analysis and Preventive Maintenance come into play.

Why is hydraulic oil so important?

Hydraulic oil is characterized as the "blood" of a hydraulic system and is critical to the function, performance, and life of the system. Beyond being a mere energy transfer tool, it performs four essential and vital tasks:

Energy and Power Transfer (Core Function)

The basic principle of hydraulic systems is to move force from one point to another through an incompressible fluid (hydraulic oil).

Hydraulic Principle: The pressure generated by the pump is transmitted by hydraulic oil to the cylinders or motors through valves, hoses, and pipes. This provides the power needed for the machine to move.

Incompressibility: The oil is virtually incompressible, making it possible to transfer force precisely and instantaneously, with minimal loss.

Lubrication

All moving parts in the system (especially pumps, motors and valves) need constant lubrication to prevent metal-to-metal contact.

Preventing Wear: Hydraulic oil creates a thin film between parts, minimizing friction. This prevents wear and tear on the components and extends their lifespan.

Efficiency: Low friction allows the system to operate more efficiently, consuming less energy.

Cooling

When the hydraulic system is operating, it generates continuous heat due to friction, pressure loss, and compression.

Heat Dissipation: Hydraulic oil absorbs heat from hot areas of the system (pump or valve cavities) and dissipates it by transporting it back to the tank, usually through a heat exchanger (coolant).

Temperature Control: Maintains the oil's viscosity (fluidity resistance) within a certain range, ensuring stable system operation. Overheating leads to premature oil degradation and damage to sealing elements.

Sealing and Corrosion Protection

The intrinsic viscosity and additive properties of hydraulic oil serve two additional important roles:

Internal Sealing: Valve bodies have small gaps between pump gears and pistons, especially in valves. The film layer formed by the oil fills these gaps, reducing internal leaks (leaks) and maintaining hydraulic efficiency.

Corrosion Prevention: Special additives (rust inhibitors) in the oil protect metal surfaces against rust and corrosion caused by water and air.

In summary, any deterioration in the quality of hydraulic oil—whether it's pollution, water, or extreme temperature—directly impacts these four essential functions, leading to system failure, loss of efficiency, or premature wear of expensive components.

Oil Analysis: Seeing the Invisible

Hydraulic oil analysis provides in-depth information about the "state of health" of the oil, which cannot be understood by simple observation. This analysis is the most reliable way to identify potential problems in the system before failure occurs.

What is Detected by Oil Analysis?

Parameter	Detected Situation	Importance
Particulate Pollution (ISO Code)	Amount of foreign solid particles and wear residues.	It is the primary cause of valve jams and pump failures.
Water/Moisture Content	The amount of water in the oil (ppm or %).	It impairs the oil's lubricating properties, causes corrosion, and shortens filter life.
Viscosity Change	Change in fluidity resistance of oil.	A decrease in viscosity leads to leakage, while an increase leads to loss of power and overheating.
Metal Wear Detection	Presence of metals such as iron, copper, chromium.	It indicates which system component (pump, motor, cylinder) has started to wear out.
Additive Depletion	The condition of additives such as oxidation inhibitors, defoamers.	It indicates that the oil is about to end its life and needs to be replaced.

The Key to Preventive Maintenance: Pollution Management

Oil analysis is a diagnostic tool; preventive care is treatment. The steps to be taken according to the analysis results maximize the life of the system.

Proper Filtration

About 75-80% of hydraulic failures are caused by contamination. Using high-efficiency filters with accurate micron ratings minimizes particulate contamination.

Flushing and Pickling

Especially when commissioning the new system or after major repairs, it is essential to clean all kinds of welding burrs, rust and dirt left inside the pipes and tanks. Flushing and Pickling services ensure a clean start to the system and prevent immediate contamination of the new oil.

Oil Change Periods

Oil change should be done not only on an hourly basis, but also according to the results of the analysis. Replacement is necessary when additives are depleted or the oil is irreversibly degraded.

Conclusion: Return on Your Investment (ROI)

Hydraulic oil analysis and preventive maintenance based on it may seem like an additional cost in the short term. But in the long run:

Reduces Downtime: Unplanned downtime is eliminated.

Extends Component Life: The lifespan of expensive components like pumps, valves, and cylinders increases by 2-3 times.

Reduces Maintenance Costs: A small filter or oil change is much more economical than a large pump change.

Remember: The best way to maintain the performance of your hydraulic system is to give due importance to hydraulic oil, which is its "blood".

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Hidroman, the innovative brand of the Hydraulic Equipment sector, continues to make a difference with its after-sales services positioned in accordance with the needs of its customers as well as the services it offers before and after sales. Hidroman, which aims to provide uninterrupted and safe services to its customers with its operations throughout Turkey and Europe, defines a perfect customer experience as product reliability and after-sales service reliability.

Hidroman, which has made being with its customers throughout the life of the product in order to create brand loyalty a part of its corporate culture, organizes the services it offers within the scope of After-Sales Services under four main headings as supervision and assembly, commissioning, maintenance-repair and original spare parts supply. Supervision service; It covers consultancy and training services on issues such as efficient hydraulic equipment selection, rules to be considered for correct product installation and connection of the pump with other installation equipment. After the installation of the device, the commissioning service is also carried out by Hidroman’s expert technical staff.

In hydraulic equipment technologies used in many different areas, malfunctions may occur over time due to operating conditions. During the 10-year life of a piece of equipment, the initial investment cost and repair expenses constitute 10-15% of its total cost, while the remaining expenses are due to energy consumption. Hidroman examines all processes from the selection of the hydraulic system to all the equipment on which the hydraulic system will operate, and offers “efficient system solutions that aim to minimize energy consumption”.

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Hidroman After-Sales Services department stated that they offer annual maintenance services in accordance with the needs of the business. It states that their aim with maintenance services is to increase hydraulic system efficiency, ensure continuous operation of the hydraulic system and to detect, monitor and prevent possible malfunctions in operating equipment and devices by using technological measurement, control, analysis and monitoring devices.

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