Portable Filtration MS Range

CHALLENGES FACED

1. Frequent Hydraulic Wear & Downtime

Despite existing in-line filtration (3µ & 10µ duplex filters), the systems suffered high rotating group wear in pumps and motors, leading to costly replacements every 3–4 years.

2. Oil Cleanliness Out of Spec

Recommended ISO cleanliness level (15/12) was often exceeded, with readings as high as ISO 19/16. This resulted in valve sticking, pump cavitation, and oxidation sludge buildup.

3. Filter Overload & Bypass Issues

In-line filters were heavily loaded with contaminants and wash liquor residues, causing premature filter clogging, bypassing, and elevated maintenance costs.

4. High Water and Dust Ingress

Large hydraulic motors allowed dirt and wash liquor to leak past seals. Continuous recirculation introduced fine particulate and water, reducing system reliability.

KLEENOIL SOLUTION IMPLEMENTED

Product Used: Kleenoil MS4 + Magnetic Filter (Micromag MM10)

Installed as an offline “kidney loop” filtration system on hydraulic reservoirs. Operated for 6 hours continuous cleaning cycle per press. Used cellulose depth media cartridges for dual absorption (moisture) and adsorption (solid particles). Included Micromag magnetic pre-filtration to remove ferrous debris before depth filtration. Configuration:

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Parameter

Before Filtration

After Filtration

Improvement

NAS Value

13 / 8

5

60% cleaner oil

ISO Code

19/16

14/11

Within target cleanliness

Moisture

Present

Negligible

Eliminated cavitation risk

Oil Appearance

Cloudy

Clear

Visual improvement

Pump & Valve Wear

High

Minimized

Less component damage