February 22, 2007
Filter Tip
Check those filter head bypasses
Are the filters lasting longer than usual? Are particle counts up and changing filters does not help ?
If the filter head has a spring loaded bypass valve…. check it. Vibration can cause the spring, plunger or bypass plate to quickly wear through, putting the filter in continuous bypass or at least partial bypass with little or no indication in pressures. We had to replace 6 applications due to this. We finally went to filter heads with no bypass function.
Tip provided by Jerry Baker
PdM Team, Lubrication
Tate & Lyle
Loudon TN
Thanks Jerry - your Maintenance Tips hat is on the way!
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