In a highly competitive environment, it is essential to maximize the efficiency of hydraulic equipment to lower costs, conserve resources, and increase productivity.  To achieve these goals, it is necessary to minimize internal pump leakage at high operating temperatures, and reduce mechanical losses at low start-up temperatures.

Cost effective hydraulic systems are designed with the smallest possible pump and fluid reservoir in order to reduce size and weight.  The fluid in these modern systems must function under ever increasing temperature and pressure demands.  At peak operating conditions the fluid viscosity is often too low, resulting in poor pump efficiency, inadequate flow rates, reduced load carrying capacity, and system overheating. 

A variety of technical resources are available to assist the fluid formulator, fluid distributor, or oil marketing company technical advisor with a detailed understanding of hydraulic pump efficiency and MEHF composition,

A variety of references have been assembled which address these questions.

• Technical Papers – information from industry experts
• Glossary – terms used in the industry and this website
• Conferences/Events – places to go for the latest information and training
• Industry Publications – articles from trade journals and conference papers