ORIGIN OF THE PARTICLES

48x magnification

1 scale mark = 45 µm

Origin of the particle:
Mostly rust and wear particles

Consequences:
High wear as well as malfunctions at pumps and valves

Origin of the particle:
Damage particles of bronze, brass or copper

Consequences:
Imminent total breakdown, high wear as well as malfunctions at pumps and valves, damage of seals.

Origin of the particle:
Oil ageing products

Consequences:
Accumulation of mud, filter blocking, system failures

Origin of the particle:
Silicate (e.g. quartz) and ambient contamination (ventilation)

Consequences:
System failures and high wear at components, high wear of seals

Origin of the particle:
Metal cutting

Consequences:
High wear as well as malfunctions at pumps and valves, damage of seals, leakages

Origin of the particle:
Fibres, assembly contamination, cleaning rags

Consequences:
Obstruction of nozzles, leakages at the valves