The Problem:
You’re doing your best to keep systems clean—but the dirt keeps coming back.
You’ve sealed up reservoirs. You’re changing filters regularly. But you’re still dealing with premature wear, inconsistent ISO codes, and unexpected failures. That’s because not all filters are equal—and not all filtering strategies are built for your environment. When hydraulic and lubrication systems are under constant attack from airborne dust, water ingress, and internal wear, you need more than just “best practices.” You need a filtration strategy that works for your application.
We Understand What’s at Stake
At Larger Hydraulic Services, we help reliability-focused teams clean up dirty systems and stop wasting time and money replacing components that should have lasted years longer.
We believe clean oil is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
And we’ve built our service around one thing: Targeted, application-specific particulate removal that delivers results.
The Plan: A Holistic Filtration Strategy
There are three filters you should be using—and one you definitely shouldn’t.
✅ The 3 Smart Filtration Zones
- Breathers – First Line of Defense
Start clean by preventing airborne dirt and moisture from getting in. We recommend modular desiccant breathers with integrated check valves to extend service life.Why it matters: Keeps ambient contamination out of the tank and protects your investment from the very first breath. - Inline Filters – Midstream Defense
Pressure Filters
- Purpose: Protect sensitive components from contamination downstream of the pump.
- Recommended: 5–7 micron Beta 1000 rated elements
- Dirt Capacity: 20–50g
- Pro Tip: Place these after the pump and right before servo valves or high-value bearings.
Return Filters
- Purpose: Sweep up internal wear particles on the way back to the reservoir.
- Recommended: 10+ micron Beta 1000
- Dirt Capacity: 150g
- Pro Tip: These are low-pressure, high-efficiency workhorses—get 2–3x the dirt capacity at lower cost.
- Offline Filters – Heavy Lifting Champion
This is where system cleanliness is won.
We deploy depth media systems that hold 2000–4000 grams of dirt, cost pennies per gram to operate, and consistently achieve ISO codes like:
- 15/14/11 in hydraulics
- 17/15/13 in gearboxes and bearings
Why it matters: Let your offline filter carry the load—so your pressure and return filters can do their job more effectively.
❌ What to Avoid: Suction Strainers
These are old-school and dangerous in modern systems.
- They’re hard to access
- You can’t tell when they’re clogged
- They starve pumps and cause cavitation
Wire mesh strainers (150+ micron at Beta 50) are more likely to cause failure than prevent it. Instead, design your tank with:
- Elevated suction ports
- Submerged suction lines
Same benefit. None of the damage.
What’s at Risk If You Don’t Act?
🚨 Cavitation and pump failures
🔁 Repeated filter changes that don’t solve the problem
📉 Shortened equipment life and lost production
A Clear Path Forward
Here’s how we help you win:
- Schedule a free Filtration Audit
- We analyze your system and contamination sources
- Get a custom, application-specific filtration plan
- Enjoy cleaner oil, longer component life, and lower downtime
We can even provide real-time condition monitoring, sending 24/7 data on your system health.
Clean Oil = Reliable Equipment
Don’t keep fighting contamination with the wrong tools.
Let’s design a smarter, targeted solution that works.
📞 Call Larger Hydraulic Services today to book your free Filtration Audit.
Because every part matters.