How to Reduce Environmental Impact Through Your Hydraulic Fluid Selection

The increasing awareness that industrial companies can have a lasting impact on the earth's environment has sparked the development and use of hydraulic fluids that can reduce your environmental impact. To help promote these newer, friendlier products, there is a growing trend toward using terms such as 'biodegradable', 'non-toxic', 'energy efficient' and 'no sheen'. Defined differently by each lubricant manufacturer, the ambiguity of these words has caused confusion among many maintenance professionals when searching for a hydraulic fluid.

This article offers insights into these widely used product descriptions, detailing the inherent benefits and limitations for each. By using this information as a guide, maintenance professionals will be able to make a better informed decision about which hydraulic fluid will meet their performance and environmental needs.

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