There is a great selection of hydraulic oil products on the market, from leading suppliers such as Q8, Shell, Fuchs and Mobil. Specialist hydraulic lubricants can easily cope even with extreme demand conditions, including mechanical stress or elevated temperatures. Hydraulic oils also protect equipment, leading to a longer life as well as cost savings, and they also ensure the best possible performance.
How is hydraulic oil made?
Such specially formulated lubricants have been made to exacting standards to ensure they are protective, efficient and reliable. Various additives are added to different products to assist water separation and protect against emulsification. Machinery is better preserved, and thus productivity will be smoother and may also be increased. Anti-rust, contamination and corrosive ingredients also enhance performance and prolong the life of valuable equipment.
Anti-wear additives are also a key feature of hydraulic oils. These will protect motors, pumps and other equipment parts. This can lead to a reduction in equipment downtime, as there is less need to perform maintenance or repair procedures. Hydraulics will also remain well oiled, even during high temperature operations.
What are some of the best hydraulic oils?
Fuchs is one of the leading manufacturers of hydraulic oils. Its Renolin range comprises a selection of top quality lubricants featuring exceptional protection against rusting and corrosion, and special additives improve ageing and oxidation stability. Copper deactivators contained in the formula help to protect yellow metals and copper, while anti-wear properties ensure the protection of various machine components, even during hot or cold temperature operations. Fuchs’ Renolin series are compliant with the relevant standards, such as DIN 51 524-2 and DIN 51 517, Denison’s HF 0 specification, and T6H20C as applicable to piston or vane pumps.
Mobil also produces a range of hydraulic lubricants, including the DTE range. This comprises some high-performance oils that have outstanding anti-wear properties, and the products have been formulated to cope with high-demand hydraulic systems. Features such as a high viscosity index contribute to product versatility, and Mobil hydraulic lubricants can operate within a wide temperature range.
Q8 offers its Haydn, Heller and Holbein lubricants, a selection of oils that have been primarily designed for compatibility with hydraulic systems. Q8 Haydn oils, for example, are well suited to machine tool hydraulics and robotics systems, where lubricant consistency, anti-wear characteristics, and enhanced filterability are key. This range boasts superb filterability, and is formulated using low-zinc technology for a superlative performance in wet or dry conditions. Q8 Heller oils are specifically made for off-highway hydraulics machinery, including systems whose temperatures fluctuate widely.
Shell also offers several ranges, such as its Tellus, Naturelle and Hydraulic formulas. As the name of the latter might suggest, this collection of lubricants from a market leader are specially made for use with hydraulics, and they offer a versatile, cost-effective product for most manufacturing and mobile applications. The Naturelle biodegradable range are designed for use where environmental sensitivity is key, as they are low in ecotoxicity. Shell Tellus formulas offer exceptional viscosity control, even when under intense mechanical pressure. These oils can perform in a range of operational and ambient temperatures.
Using the right hydraulic oil can help you to achieve sleek and faultless operations every time. The right additives prolong equipment lifetime and ensure the highest possible hydraulic performance, even during high-load or high-temperature operations.
