Vacuum Dehydration Gets The Water Out
Contaminants in lubricant fluids such as oil are the most significant cause of breakdowns in hydraulic parts. To combat this problem vacuum dehydrators are used. Contaminants reduce the effectiveness of the lubricant. Bearings are an example of this. They must be properly lubricated to function correctly. The presence of water moisture in the oil system can have a drastic effect. Far too often systems run constantly in this condition, at least until they stop running. A substandard dehydrating process is usually to blame. Oil can only hold so much water before it reaches its saturation point. Though an over simplification of the process, simply put, vacuum dehydration heats the oil and causes the water to evaporate.
