Hydraulics: How to make "green" decisions
Environmental impact may or may not be on your mind when making sure Eaton hydraulic pump systems are performing optimally.
Fortunately, choices made for functionality or cost may actually work to provide some ecological benefits. Some of these eco-friendly options include:
Remanufacturing of OEM parts
Choosing the right oil
Periodic inspections to detect leaks.
Sale of old cores to remanufacturing companies
From distributors to end users, choices made for quality and affordability can also help prevent harmful leaks, pollution, and unnecessary waste.
To help you improve your "green" status and avoid unnecessary adverse impact on the environment, here are five ways the water industry can contribute, or continue to contribute, to reducing carbon emissions.
Green Option #1: Recycle
One of the best ways to reduce waste is to reuse parts through recycling.
Recycling is ideal not only from an economic point of view, but also from an environmental point of view. Remanufacturing helps reduce waste by reusing parts and can extend system life and be cost effective.
Hydraulic Parts Source is an expert in this process, which includes checking and replacing faulty Eaton hydraulic valve Rexroth a4vg, actuators or valves when they fail.
The process involves getting rid of old parts, keeping the parts that still meet original equipment specifications, and the result is a high-quality, custom product without having to throw away usable parts.
Green Option #2: The Right Hydraulic Fluid
Whether hydraulic fluids are chosen based on viscosity, density, weight, temperature, or cost, finding the right fit can also reduce environmental impact.
If the choice of oil meets the needs of your operation, it is probably the most environmentally responsible.
For example, if you need a low-viscosity fluid, the benefits include oxidation stability, corrosion protection, lubrication, and long service life. Hydraulic oils with good oxidation resistance will not only last longer, but also prevent valve build-up and the avoidable need to replace parts.
However, if higher viscosity fluids are required, they will provide higher mechanical efficiency, which improves energy efficiency and reduces oil consumption.
The right fluid for the job is likely to keep systems running more efficiently and have less of an environmental impact.
Green Option #3: Leak Detection and Prevention
Detection and prevention of internal and external leaks can help avoid two environmental problems:
Wasted replacement or system failure
Spills that contaminate groundwater or soil
To prevent leaks and resulting damage, it is critical to find and repair internal hydraulic leaks.
Proper maintenance can also help prevent corrosion of metal surfaces that can lead to internal and external leaks in the Rexroth distributor.
Green Option #4: Code Compatibility
Compliance with international, federal, state, and local/municipal laws or regulations is an important way to avoid toxic and dangerous environmental hazards.
For example, hazardous location codes (classified by type, condition, and nature) are established by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Code compliance establishes standards for locations where there may be a risk of fire or explosion from flammable gases or vapours, flammable liquids, and flammable dust.
EPA provides regulatory information by business sector, state compliance assistance centres, and the Oil Spill Prevention Program which includes the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rules and the Facility Response Plan (FRP). ).
Green Option 5: Disposal, Reuse, and Clean-up Practices
Even if a "biodegradable" or "non-toxic" liquid is used, it is not harmful to the environment and must be disposed of properly. You should also have a plan for what to "do" with the old hydraulic parts and dispose of them.
Disposal alternatives include:
Restore old hydraulic fluids
Fluid recycling
Donate unused liquids
Sell your old cores for scrap, or better yet, sell your hydraulic cores to remanufacturers like HPS who will get them up and running again.
Be sure to follow the clean-up and incident reporting practices of environmental regulatory agencies to determine the best way to handle a petroleum fluid spill.
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