The Hydraulic Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced a lightweight copolymer reservoir, featuring an integrated, environmentally friendly LEIF filter element and ecological air breather. Suitable for mobile hydraulic systems such as forklift trucks, telescopic handlers and agricultural sprayers, the all-in-one design of the reservoir means that it can be specified as a complete unit, helping mobile equipment manufacturers to cut costs, save time and increase efficiency.
The environmentally friendly LEIF (Low Environmental Impact Filter) element allows the outer metal filter sleeve to be re-used. As a result, only the contaminated filter media has to be disposed of as chemical waste, helping to reduce disposal and processing costs by as much as 50% typically.
Connection points for support devices, such as suction pumps, drains or filler openings, can be easily incorporated into the lightweight tank, with metal connectors being available for hose couplings, and flange or thread attachments. Each metal connector is moulded into the copolymer reservoir wall, ensuring a reliable, leak-proof connection between the reservoir and ancillary components. In addition, an oil level indicator can be fully integrated into the design, eliminating the need for level glasses, which are fragile and a potential source of leakage if mounted incorrectly.
The dimensions, shape and design of the lightweight reservoir can be fully adapted to meet the specific needs of each customer, with each reservoir being specified as a single unit. This can help OEMs to reduce inventory, assembly and maintenance costs.
The new copolymer reservoir forms part of a product family comprising filters and filtration products, which have been designed to combine exceptional levels of performance and reliability in robust, virtually zero maintenance units.