WHAT IS QUENCHING?
Quenching is a heat treatment process, where the properties of the metal is changed. It is used to control the normal metallurgical transformation that occurs when metal is cooled, thereby producing the desired hardness. Metal objects are heated in an oven and submerged into an oil bath. The oil is circulated at a specific rate and temperature to achieve the desired results. By quenching the important factors are the properties of the steel, but also the properties of the oil, as this affects the end product.
There are two types of quenching, closed and open. In a closed system, objects are lowered directly from a chamber in a furnace into a quench tank by an elevator or conveyor, while in an open system, the oil bath is a separate process fed from an external conveyor or crane.
During quenching it is important that the oil is clean. This is to achieve cleaner processed parts. Quench oil is contaminated with carbon deposits, particles, sludge and water. The consequences are a lower quality of processed parts, higher production and maintenance costs and longer downtime than absolutely necessary.
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF DIRTY QUENCH OIL
- Surface deposits on parts
- Additional cleaning necessary
- Varnish and sludge accumulation
- Longer cooling time required
- Higher wear on tools
- Unstable quenching
- Risk of steam explosions and fires
PATRIOT OFFERS AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
CC Jensen Oil Cleaning Fine Filters are an effective solution to keeping your quench system clean. Each unit is custom engineered to your application. By installing a CJC™ Offline Oil Filter, the quench process will run more stable with predictable cooling times, and you will avoid the above-mentioned problems. This is why clean oil is important in quenching.
CJC™ Filter Insert – the decisive insert. Our Filter Inserts are comparable to a maze-like and small-pored volume mesh with very small passages. In total the cavity volume amounts to 75% which explains the uniquely high dirt holding capacity.
Large Dirt Holding Capacity throughout the flow path. The microscopic dirt particles deposit in the depth of the filter material. Depending on density and size, several kilograms of particles can be retained until the insert is saturated.
Depth Filtration efficiency depends on the fluid‘s contact time with the filter media. Therefore, CJC™ Filter Inserts are unique with their extremely long filter passages.
Asphaltenes and other oil oxidation products attach to the polar sites of the CJC™ Filter Inserts. The enormous, large inner surface is the reason for the insert‘s very high holding capacity of these contaminations.
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YOUR BENEFITS OF CLEAN QUENCH OIL
- Reducing unplanned down-time (typically by 50-70%)
- Longer service intervals and lower maintenance costs (typically 50%)
- Eliminating/reducing costs for oil change
- Stop carbon, sludge and particle build-up
- Cleaner parts
- Stable quench-Steady cooling curve
- No or less tank cleaning sessions needed
- Less Manpower required maintaining the quench oil system
- Reduced risk of oil self-ignition (fire)
ACTUAL PATRIOT HEAT TREAT CUSTOMER LAB RESULTS
Lab test results: The inflow port sample (from reservoir) taken at start-up on 3-01-22 was off the charts dirty and unmeasurable (27/24/20 max reading) and 23 ppm water
The outflow port, sample taken 3/01/22 was at start-up and after a single pass through the filter the ISO Code was 19/18/14 and water 14 ppm (area of new oil)
The inflow port (from reservoir) sample taken on 4-01-22 shows the oil is remaining very clean at 23/21/17 and water 4 ppm.
The outflow sample taken on 4-01-22, ISO Code down to 17/16/12 and water at 8 ppm (cleaner then new oil)
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HOW CLEAN IS YOUR NEW OIL?
HOW CLEAN IS YOUR NEW OIL?
Many users of oil do not realize their new oil really isn’t very clean. The ISO cleanliness code was developed by The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and is the primary piece of data analyzed at most test laboratories on industrial oil cleanliness reports. The value of each code can help determine the overall cleanliness of your oil/lubricating system. As a result of the analysis, end users will frequently establish a target code (value) to achieve, thus giving them an increased level of confidence if their used oil sample meets or exceeds this established target code.
Automatic Particle Counting (APC) is the most common method used by rest labs when analyzing oil samples for particle counting. When the sample goes through an APC, particles are counted either through pore blockage or laser methods. The laboratories will report the samples particle count micron levels. For example, these various micron levels will commonly include those greater than, 4, 6, 10, 14, 21, 38, 70 and 100 microns. So to break it down, they count the number of particles in a sample greater than 4 microns, greater than 6 microns and greater than 14 microns.
Typically new oil cleanliness has an ISO code of 20/19/16 (approximately). A typical sample from new bulk oil contains in every 100mL of oil:
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO NEW OIL HIGHER ISO CODE
Although most oil manufacturing facilities work hard at keeping a clean environment, they still are not the cleanest. How clean are their blending and storage points? How clean are the hoses, pumps and storage drums?
Oil standards constantly relate particles of contamination to micron size. How can we relate to these contamination/micron sizes?
- 40 Microns visible to the naked eye
- 25 Microns visible with magnification
- 1 Micron = 1 Thousandth of a millimeter
- 1 Micron = 39 Millionth of an Inch
- 50-70 Micron = A single strand of human hair
Another fact to consider is the cleanliness of the sample bottles used to send a sample to the lab for analysis
Five random sample bottles were analyzed for cleanliness by HL-1185, HIAC Automatic Particle Counting using the SDS (Syringe Dispensing System). Reagent grade clean Heptane was the medium used to collect the contaminant in the bottle. Approximate 100 mLs of Heptane was placed in the bottle, up to the fill mark, agitated and counted. The average of two counts are reported.
PATRIOT OFFERS A SOLUTION – OFFLINE OIL CLEANING FINE FILTERS
With our CC Jensen Oil Cleaning Fine Filters, we have achieved cleanliness levels on totes of new oil down to ISO code 14/11/9. And significantly reduced the water content that was a result of storage and condensation.
What is offline filtration?
An offline filter system is one that is connected to your systems oil reservoir, outside of the main system, and cleans your oil 24/7 by slowly circulating a portion of the total volume of oil with multiple passes through a depth filter.Commonly referred to as “kidney loop” filter because it operates similar to how our kidneys operate as the body’s filter, removing wastes and extra fluid from your body, slowly. At a rate of about 200 quarts of blood each day, the kidneys filter while maintaining a healthy balance of the chemicals that control acid levels.
Our CC Jensen Oil Cleaning Fine Filters are offline depth filters for removal of the most common types of contamination sources: Particle, Water, Acid & Varnish. Built for all sizes of oil systems from ½ gallon to above 53,000 Gallons. CJC filters are installed offline, meaning system shutdown is not necessary when changing filter inserts. All CJC Filter inserts have a 3-micron absolute filtration ratio. They are produced of 100% natural cellulose fibers from sustainable resources – no metal, no plastic, no chemicals!
Remember, in-line filtration alone is insufficient! In-line filtration protects your oil system against larger particles, but CJC offline filters maintain your oil continuously clean and dry, free of also small and harmful particles using a constant pressure and flow. This is the best way to extend the lifetime of components and oil, minimizing breakdowns.
ACTUAL CUSTOMER RESULTS
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PATRIOT NOW OFFERS A FINE FILTER RENTAL!
Patriot Fluid Power now has a portable Oil Cleaning Fine Filter available for rental.
Our HDU 27/27 unit will clean your oil at a rate of 14.5 gal (55 litre) per hour and is available with the economical General Purpose A insert or the High Quality B inserts. Both inserts have a 3 micron absolute filtration ratio and particles down to 0.8 micron are retained in the unique CJC® depth filter media.
Please contact us for availability and weekly or monthly rates!
WHY FILTER YOUR OIL WHEN YOU CAN CLEAN IT?
OFFLINE OIL CLEANING FINE FILTERS
What is offline filtration? An offline filter system is one that is connected to your system’s oil reservoir, outside of the main system, and cleans your oil 24/7 by slowly circulating a portion of the total volume of oil with multiple passes through a depth filter.
Commonly referred to as “kidney loop” filter because it operates similar to how our kidneys operate as the body’s filter, removing wastes and extra fluid from your body, slowly. At a rate of about 200 quarts of blood each day, the kidney’s filter while maintaining a healthy balance of the chemicals that control acid levels.
Our CC Jensen Oil Cleaning Fine Filters are offline depth filters for removal of the most common types of contamination sources: Particle, Water, Acid & Varnish. Built for all sizes of oil systems from ½ gallon to above 53,000 Gallons. CJC filters are installed offline, meaning system shutdown is not necessary when changing filter inserts. All CJC Filter inserts have a 3-micron absolute filtration ratio. They are produced of 100% natural cellulose fibres from sustainable resources – no metal, no plastic, no chemicals!
Remember, in-line filtration alone is insufficient! In-line filtration protects your oil system against larger particles, but CJC offline filters maintain your oil continuously clean and dry, free of also small and harmful particles using a constant pressure and flow. This is the best way to extend the lifetime of components and oil, minimizing breakdowns.
ACTUAL AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMER RESULTS
Try it before you buy it!
PATRIOT NOW OFFERS A FINE FILTER RENTAL!
Patriot Fluid Power now has a portable Oil Cleaning Fine Filter available for rental.
Our HDU 27/27 unit will clean your oil at a rate of 14.5 gal (55 litre) per hour and is available with the economical General Purpose A insert or the High Quality B inserts. Both inserts have a 3 micron absolute filtration ratio and particles down to 0.8 micron are retained in the unique CJC® depth filter media.
Please contact us for availability and weekly or monthly rates!
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5 Steps To Rid Your Lubricants Of Contamination Stress
Clean the Oil
No matter the industry; Injection Molding, Quenching-Heat Treat, Stamping, Industrial Manufacturing, Cement, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Food and beverage, or Diesel Fuel Storage, clean & dry oil is vital to the life of your equipment. Here are a few steps that you can take to make sure that your oil is maintained properly and that you are giving your systems the best chance for a long life, free of maintenance issues and breakdowns:1. Make sure that you have the correct oil for your system
I have found, down through the years, that a lot of people don’t know what they are running. They may even have a mixture of various oils in their critical equipment.2. Put clean oil in the system
Use best practices when delivering oil into the system. Filter new oil before you add it to the system. Believe it or not, new oil is typically not as clean as your equipment requires. Also, make sure that the equipment that you are transferring the oil with is clean. Don’t use dirty buckets, containers or hoses. If you eliminate the contaminants going in, that leaves less contaminants that you must deal with.3. Keep your system tight
Again, if you keep the dirt out with proper seals, breathers, and the elimination of entries into the oil system, you will have less outside contamination to deal with. This makes the job a lot easier.4. Test the oil on a frequent basis
You should send your oil out for analysis as frequently as necessary because it ensures that all the parameters are under control. Quarterly analysis would be good. Make sure that you send the sample immediately. Having it sit on a desk for 30 days limits your ability to react, should you see a problem in your sample.5. Keep your oil clean and dry
A good offline (kidney-loop) filter system should be installed on each reservoir because it keeps the oil both clean and dry. Inline filters are good, but they are only last-chance filters. They are not designed to protect against the long-term issues. A good kidney-loop filtration system will properly clean the oil and provide an extended life to the oil and system. This kind of reliability is what our modern-day equipment demands.If you would like to have more information about best maintenance practices and how to keep your oil clean and dry using a CC Jensen fine filter, please contact Patriot Fluid Power.