When it comes to the different types of hydraulic oil, AW is one of the most commonly-used. But what, exactly, does the “AW” in AW hydraulic oil stand for? Defining AW Oil and its Components Quite simply, AW...
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Kayleigh DeMace
What’s a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic (HVI) Oil?
In a world full of all kinds of different industrial lubricants, greases, and fluids, it’s incredibly important to choose the right one for your application. Naturally, if you’re operating a hydraulic...
Sarah Simonovich
Know Your Food Grade Lubricants
Lubricants play an important role in keeping the food service industry running smoothly and safely. Any packaged food you consume must come from an environment that meets the high food safety standards set by the food...
The Fascinating Relationship Between Hydraulic Systems and Spiders
What do spiders and hydraulic presses have in common? If your immediate thought is something along the lines of crushing (because spiders are creepy crawly little monsters that most people smoosh with their shoes), I’m...
The Power of Fluids: The Unique Properties of Hydraulic Oils
An Oily History Ever since the Industrial Revolution, machinery and engine lubrication has been a fundamental component of everyday life for most Americans. We employ lubricants in our machinery, engines, and vehicles...
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