Hydraulic Machine Oil Filter 7W2327 Hydraul Oil

How do working conditions affect the lifespan of filter elements

The influence of working conditions on the service life of filter elements is mainly reflected in key factors such as dust load, temperature and humidity, oil quality/air quality, and operating intensity. The degree of impact varies significantly among different types of filter elements. The specific influencing mechanisms are as follows:

I. Dust Concentration and Particulate Matter Characteristics

High-dust environments accelerate clogging

When the dust concentration exceeds 150mg/m ³, the service life of the air filter element is shortened by more than 50%, and the mining equipment needs to be replaced every 300 hours (500 hours in a normal environment).

Dust containing hard particles such as quartz sand wears down the filter material. The metal sintered filter element can withstand the impact of high-speed dust flow at 25m/s and has a service life of more than 5 years. The lifespan of common polyester filter elements has been reduced to 6 to 12 months.

2. Influence of particulate matter characteristics

Abrasive dust such as silicon micro-powder increases the wear of the filter cartridge by 3.2 times.

Oil mist or sticky dust (such as emulsions) requires oil-repellent treatment of the filter material; otherwise, the clogging speed will increase by 30% to 50%.

Iii. Operating Intensity and Medium Quality

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Long-term high-load operation: The service life of the oil filter element of the mining excavator is reduced to 2,000 hours (the standard is 5,000 hours).

For transport vehicles with an average daily mileage of over 300 kilometers, the rate of filter element wear increases by 30%.

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Low-quality fuel accelerates clogging: Sulfur content and gum shorten the replacement cycle of diesel filters by 20% to 30%.

High turbidity water bodies (SS > 100mg/L) reduce the lifespan of water treatment filter elements by 30% to 50%.

Iv. System Design and Maintenance

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When the wind speed exceeds the design value by 0.5m/min, the pressure difference of the filter cartridge increases sharply, and its service life is shortened by more than 40%. Reducing it to a reasonable value can extend it by 60%.

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High-efficiency pulse reverse blowing extends the service life of polyester filter elements by 2 to 3 times.

The accumulated water in the fuel filter was not drained regularly, causing the water to corrode the filter material and halving its lifespan.

Youdaoplaceholder0 extreme conditions comparison ‌ :

Youdaoplaceholder0 desert mine ‌ : Air filter life 500 hours (vs. 15,000 kilometers in cities);

Youdaoplaceholder0 coastal high salt spray ‌ : IP65 protective housing + hydrophobic filter material can maintain normal service life.

The working condition parameters determine the service life of the filter element through the triple effects of physical clogging, chemical corrosion and mechanical wear. It is necessary to dynamically adjust the maintenance strategy in combination with real-time monitoring (such as differential pressure sensors)