Des-Case Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty filtration products such as desiccant breathers that improve process equipment reliability and extend lubricant life for companies around the world, has announced the launch of IsoLogic, the first connected desiccant breather. Patent-pending IsoLogic is Des-Case’s first entrance into the rapidly growing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) space, expanding on…

FINDING SPARE PARTS for aging or discontinued wind turbines is often difficult and time-consuming. This is especially true in Europe where wind farms are more fragmented and smaller than in the U.S. What’s more, in Europe, there are about 25 different OEMs with many models and types that need service. Take Vestas for example. The wind…

LogiLube, LLC is a Wyoming-based technology company focused on developing edge-to-cloud-to-client Big Data predictive analytics and machine learning solutions in the field of intelligent machine health management.

Pall Corp announces the Crixus Fluid Monitoring Platform, a fluid cleanliness management solution to provide industrial customers with intelligent fluid monitoring.

The Dynamic Filtration Efficiency (DFE) Test is a test our company developed for evaluating filter elements (filter efficiency) that goes beyond industry standards.

The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jacob Susman, Vice President, Head of Origination at EDF Renewable Energy and Kevin Walsh, Managing Director, Group Head of Power and Renewable Energy at GE Energy Financial Services. “I am honored to welcome two such respected…

Often discarded during regular maintenance, filters trap potentially valuable wear data that may not be collected or analyzed consistently using more standard, periodic oil analysis.

Particle counter manufacturer Pamas says its equipment can count particles online and offline, without pressure or under high pressure, and in the laboratory or in the field.

Using magnetic filtration to capture debris from a failing bearing, along with early detection, could save an operator more than $300,000 for a single bearing failure. And when gearboxes are installed in offshore wind turbines, as they will be in some 8-MW units, a long working gearbox life is all the more important.

To make the best filters, the company mixes and treats raw fibers before making the company’s unique composition and design, which is comprised of only cellulose filter material.

The company’s most widely used 120V Sump Cleaner model has a 50 gallon capacity. A 175 gallon capacity tank is also available.

The CJC Filter Insert Change Kit, a pumping unit, facilitates the quick replacement of Filter Inserts in CJC Fine Filters and Filter Separators. CJC Filter Insert Change Kit is suitable for all industrial and marine applications. The compact, solid design lets it fit into standard wind hoisting service bags. The change kit provides a: Huge…

Editor’s Note: The following was authored by Hansen Hunt and was posted at the Upwind Solutions blog site here http://goo.gl/cDIHBI. It references a case study here: http://goo.gl/wnpRRZ An improvement of just one ISO code in oil cleanliness can extend the bearing’s “relative life” by 20%. Three code drops can provide a 70% life extension.    Clean…

Filtration of oil lubricated equipment is not a new concept. Automotive filters have been around since the 1920’s and by the mid 1940’s, pleated filters were being used on hydraulic equipment. However, a comparatively recent idea is to use filters to target clearance sized particles to promote a higher level of component reliability. Oil filters…

Editor’s Note: Des-Case, a developer of contamination control products for industrial lubricants, recently released a whitepaper titled “Taking fluid cleanliness to the next level with permanent offline filtration.” In it, the company discusses the benefits of permanent offline filtration solutions over portable units. The introduction of the article is presented here. Download the whitepaper at this link. …

As part of its LifeXSeries, UpWind Solutions has added FilterMag to its O&M services. FilterMag is a band of magnets that wraps around an oil filter to trap steel particles and thereby extend a gearbox life by reducing wear caused by ferrous particles. Removing such debris also improves reliability and lowers maintenance costs. The heat-resistant…

Filter elements are rated on their ability to remove contaminants of specific targeted sizes from a fluid under specific operating conditions. Filtration ratings can be measured by analyzing three areas of performance: 1. Dirt holding capacity 2. Absolute rating (micron) and percent efficiency (beta ratio) 3. Pressure drop across the element at a specific absolute…

UpWind’s comprehensive O&M services now include a line of parts called the LifeXSeries that each have a longer component life, ultimately helping to extend the life of an asset. The first three parts in the series include: FilterMag, Air Filter Upgrade, and Cable Clamp System. FilterMag  A unique magnetic oil filtration technology that extends a…

Mark Barnes, VP of the Des-Case Lubrication Transformation Services, Des-CASE Due to the high cost of replacing a failed gearbox up-tower, not to mention production losses, it’s no surprise that wind turbine manufacturers and operators alike have a keen interest in gearbox reliability. And while lubricant formulation has been a major focus of lube suppliers,…