Corporate Report 2014: Petro-Canada

Easily protect your equipment, extend drain intervals and reduce downtime.

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids by Petro-Canada Lubricants provide industry leading oil life – the fluid does its job so you can do yours.

Manufacturing operations are feeling the pressure to increase capacity and produce more, all while bringing down costs and downtime. These pressures have most maintenance managers looking for more from their lubricants to keep their machines performing for the long run.

This is particularly true for hydraulic fluid where factors such as hours in service, intensity of equipment operation, cleanliness, pressure and temperature  directly impact the performance requirement of the hydraulic fluid.

HYDREX™ AW hydraulic fluids from Petro-Canada Lubricants are specially formulated for heavy duty hydraulic systems, delivering advanced anti-wear protection, improved rust and corrosion prevention and outstanding oxidation and thermal stability, which leads to extended drain intervals, optimal cost savings and reduced maintenance costs. In short, they take your equipment to higher levels of performance.

“Failure to review and evaluate hydraulic fluids can result in the use of low-quality fluids with short service lives that require frequent top-ups or change outs,” says Robert Farthing, Hydraulic Oil Category Portfolio Manager, Petro-Canada Lubricants. “The resulting downtime and repairs can increase maintenance costs, slow production and ultimately reduce profit margins.”

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids start with the HT purity process to produce 99.9% pure, crystal clear base oils. By removing the impurities that can hinder the performance of competitive conventional oils, and blending in proprietary specialty additives, HYDREX AW hydraulic fluid retain their ‘fresh oil’ properties longer, providing resistance to oxidative breakdown and outstanding wear protection. Their thermal stability resists degradation in high temperatures, which reduces the need for additive top-ups.

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids also minimize sludge and varnish deposits. Sludge can be incredibly damaging to hydraulic components. By minimizing oxidation and consequently reducing sludge build-up, HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids provide longer lubricant life, resulting in fewer change-outs, reduced equipment wear and less downtime for your operations.

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids are primarily recommended for heavy duty hydraulic systems in industrial plants and outdoors in mobile equipment. HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids may be used in systems equipped with fine filters down to 3 microns without loss of additives or causing filter plugging. HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids have a wide applicability given their long life, rust and foam inhibiting features. They may also be used to lubricate anti-friction bearings and gears found in circulation, splash, bath and ring-oiled systems. Improved foam and air entrainment performance prevents overflowing of reservoirs and eliminates “sponginess” from hydraulic systems and prevents pump cavitation.

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids are advanced-formula, long-life, anti-wear fluids designed for high performance hydraulic systems to provide excellent operating and maintenance benefits for increased productivity. When you put the time and care into selecting the right hydraulic fluids, it all pays off.

HYDREX AW hydraulic fluids have received numerous OEM approvals and are recommended for use in a variety of equipment. For questions or more information on OEM approvals, please contact sales@suncor.com.

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