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Overview of Schroeder’s Approach to

Advanced Fluid Conditioning Solutions ®

Contamination and degraded fluid quality cause inefficient operation, component wear, and eventually Introduction
failures in all hydraulic and lubrication systems. The products in this catalog are the tools that are needed
to prevent such occurrences. Schroeder recommends a three step approach to controlling contamination in
any system:

Assess the fluid system’s health Assess the
Start by gathering complete information on the system. Fluid System’s
This includes: Health
■ A list of the most critical components
■ The mfg’s recommended ISO class for
each component
■ The type of oil being used
■ Flow rate & operating pressure
■ Fluid temperature & ambient temperature
■ System’s operational characteristics
AMFS
■ Details on all current filters in the system
■ Solid contamination levels (ISO class)
■ Water content levels

Recommend and implement Advanced Fluid Conditioning Solutions ® Recommend
Next, specify your recommendations for upgrading the current filtration, and adding and implement
supplementary filtration:
Advanced Fluid
■ Pressure filters
Conditioning
■ Return line filters Solutions ®
■ Manifold cartridge/circuit protector filters
■ Element micron rating
■ Reservoir breathers or filler breathers
■ Strainer baskets
■ Addition of offline filtration loop
■ Use of portable filters for filling/temporary
offline loops
■ Sufficient water removal protection
■ Proper fluid monitoring devices
X-Skids

Monitor, maintain, and extend Monitor,
the service life Maintain, and
Finally, use reliable methods for continuous Extend the
monitoring of the fluid conditions including: Service Life
■ Solid contamination
■ Water content
■ Additive depletion
■ Element clogging
■ Periodic detailed analysis of actual fluid samples
■ Portable filters for correcting unacceptable levels
Fluid Care Center: Multi-Pass Test Stand

SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES 3