Filtroil Concept

The secret of our success is not how fast we filter your oil but how thoroughly it is cleaned.

Filtroil is a high quality, ultra-fine filtration system operating continuously and exclusively in the bypass mode. By slowly filtering 10% to 20% of a system's oil per operating hour, Filtroil can, over a few weeks, bring the total system up to an oil quality equilibrium with contaminate ingestion rate at a point 2 to 5 grades cleaner than new oil and maintain this system oil quality.

Filtroil Unit

Our system delivers the best continuous filtration anywhere in the marketplace. We consistently deliver the highest quality workmanship in all levels of our system.

Starting with our 100% cast aluminum housing unit, special attention has been given to the precision machining of all working and visible surfaces. Highly machined areas include tapered sides, a precision interior seating ring, high strength element seating boss and suction release slots. The interior of the unit contains an element support screen to guarantee a uniform foundation for the element. The multi-ported manifold of extruded aluminum is machined on all six sides and precision drilled and tapped. All other key components, including the high strength steel T-bar and interior assembly knob, are chrome plated to prevent rust and provide easy maintenance.

During the manufacturing and assembly process the entire unit is pressure tested and checked at least three separate times. The Filtroil unit has a burst strength of over five times the maximum operating pressure. The solid cast aluminum housing has excellent thermal properties and, therefore, dissipates oil system heat very rapidly.

All other openings, from the galvanized mounting bracket and mounting bolts to the precision flow control valve, pressure gauges and brass connectors, are also made of the highest quality materials and workmanship. Final cushion packaging ensures the fully assembled Filtroil unit will be delivered safe and fully operational.

Filtroil Element

The element consists of 400 yards of finely wound paper (cellulose fiber C6H10O5). This method of filtration is not unique to Filtroil, and has unfortunately been degraded by making reference to the resemblance to a large roll of toilet paper. Filtroil's exacting specifications and features are, however, unique. The high quality paper roll is encased in cardboard with an interior liner to give structural support, and a polypropylene skirt around the base that naturally fills with oil to ensure proper seating and interior element integrity. A specially designed fibrous seating pad provides uniformity across the entire element base.

The element's larger than average surface area provides a substantial initial catchment for particles, while the depth filter enables the element to remove contaminants of various sizes without clogging. Although the medium size element consists of a surface area over 900 square feet, it occupies only a few cubic inches of space. An additional two quarts of oil is all that is required to be added to the entire system after installation of a Filtroil unit.

Filtroil Installation

Filtroil units are designed in three standard sizes to accommodate the widest spectrum of equipment. No design changes need to be made to your machinery. By operating in the bypass mode without disturbing, to any degree, the volume or pressure of the primary system, Filtroil can be installed on virtually any piece of industrial equipment.

The unit comes complete with all necessary fittings, hoses and couplings, a unique precision-made flow control valve and a stop valve. Installations are easy, requiring one hour or less.

Filtroil Operation

Operation is extremely user friendly, and elements can be changed in minutes while the machine is in full operation with no tools required. Element removal is facilitated by two clips on every element. After closing the shut-off valve of the unit, a quick spin of the T-bar opens the Filtroil housing for diagnostic inspection of either the filtration process itself, (and potential signs of machine problems) or for a quick element change.

The three standard sizes of the Filtroil unit meet the capacity requirements of most equipment.

Filtroil Cost Effectiveness

The Filtroil system is extremely cost effective to purchase, install and use. The benefits of the overall system pay for its costs in a very short period of time. Depending on the operating hours and conditions, Filtroil elements are changed only 3 to 6 times per year. The sum total of Filtroil (purchase, installation and normal operating expenses) is more than compensated by the significant economic benefits at a variety of levels. Normal total net payback, cash-on-cash, is in the range of 6 to 12 months under the most conservative calculations.

Filtroil Benefits

• Consistently maintains system oil quality 2 to 5 grades cleaner than new oil (i.e., ISO level 14/12 or better).
• Reduces waste oil disposal volume 40% to 75%.
• Reduces lubricating and hydraulic oil purchase 30% to 65%.
• Reduces machine hydraulic repairs 25% to 35%.
• Cools and cleans oil system giving smooth machine operation.
• Improves output quality.
• Increases equipment availability and uptime.
• Provides significant economic payback.