KLEENOIL Hydraulic Applications

CASE STUDY FORKLIFTS IN FOUNDRY OPERATIONS – ENGINE, HYDRAULIC & TRANSMISSION PROTECTION

CUSTOMER BACKGROUND

A customer operating a fleet of Komatsu forklifts in a foundry environment faced rapid machine wear and frequent failures. The combination of intense heat and airborne metal carburundum contaminated the oils in the engine, hydraulics, and transmission systems , leading to short machine lifespans and unplanned downtime.

THE CHALLENGE

Extreme working conditions: Hot, dirty, and abrasive atmosphere. Rapid oil contamination: Engine, hydraulic, and transmission oils degraded quickly. High failure rates: Machines required frequent repairs & suffered from reduced operating life. The customer needed a comprehensive solution capable of addressing oil contamination across all three fluid systems at once.

KLEENOIL’S SOLUTION – H.E.T SYSTEM

Kleenoil engineered a tailored solution: a three-unit bracket system using the smaller LDFU9768KU16 filter modules. H = Hydraulic E = Engine T = Transmission