Donaldson Hy-Pro Factory Side Chat Podcast

The Power of BT Breathers with T.R.A.P. Technology

In this episode of Factory Side Chat, Scott Howard and Mike Flick dive into fluid contamination prevention with Donaldson Hy-Pro’s BT Breather featuring T.R.A.P. technology. Discover how BT Breathers differ from traditional desiccant breathers, offering extended fluid life, reduced costs, and enhanced protection against contaminants. We’ll break down the science behind T.R.A.P. technology, explaining how it works to keep your equipment running efficiently.

Join us as we explore the benefits of incorporating BT Breathers into your overall system cleanliness strategy.

Paper mill Case Study Review; Highlighting a 75% reduction in dirt

In this episode of Hy-Pro's Factory Side Chat, we discuss a recently completed case study using Hy-Pro filter elements and a demonstration of what we call ‘the Hy-Pro Way,’ which ensures our customers get the best possible solution and result. Please take a listen as Scott Howard, Strategic Account Manager, and Mike Flick, Business Development Manager in the Northeastern US, discuss the success experienced and the process involved. The paper mill saw a 75% reduction of dirt or particulate and a first-year savings of $58,000. There was a compelling consultative and educational component with this customer as well. Take a listen and download the case study on our website. Let us help you with your contamination and sustainability challenges big and small. 

Saving Time, Money, and The Planet: The Evolution and Benefits of Reducing Oxidation By-Products and Varnish

In this podcast, we discuss the evolution of the industry's approach to varnish and review strategies to reduce oxidation and varnish production and extend oil life, saving time and money and increasing sustainability. Hy-Pro’s Scott Howard leads this discussion with two of the industry's most experienced and influential thought leaders: Peter Dufresne, CEO of EPT Clean Oil, and Aaron Hoeg, General Manager for Hy-Pro Filtration. Thanks for listening. 

Hy-Pro Filtration’s Factoryside Chat, Episode 11, The Importance of Clean Diesel and The Benefits to Your Operation, Part Two of Diesel

Welcome to episode 11 of Hy-Pro's Factoryside Chat Podcast. This podcast is on Diesel Fuel Contaminants, why it is important now more than ever, and how to mitigate both particulate and water contamination. Hy-Pro's Scott Howard leads this discussion, and Jim Simonton of Donaldson joins as his guest on this podcast. The discussion centers around supply chain challenges and human capital shortages impacting trucking and other industries and why it is so vital to have clean fuel to keep the engines running longer and cheaper. In addition, these efforts will help with efficiency efforts, another cost saver.

In this second episode on diesel (#11), the focus turns to bulk diesel storage and why it is vital to your operation. We discuss proactive bulk storage preventive measures that can save significant dollars and highlight essential tools to quickly clean bulk tanks if the situation warrants it. These tools eliminate bacteria growth, dirt, and free water, reducing dust and moisture in the tank. Establishing a proactive clean diesel fuel strategy can save your organization time and money.

Hy-Pro Filtration’s Factoryside Chat Podcast, Episode 10, The Importance of Clean Diesel and How it Can Increase Your Up-time by Reducing Contamination-Related Breakdowns and Increased Efficiency

Welcome to episode 10 of Hy-Pro's Factoryside Chat Podcast. This is part one of the podcast on Diesel Fuel Contaminants, why it is important now more than ever, and how to mitigate both particulate and water contamination. Hy-Pro's Scott Howard leads this discussion, and Jim Simonton of Donaldson joins as his guest on this podcast. The discussion centers around supply chain challenges and human capital shortages impacting trucking and other industries and why it is so important to have clean fuel to keep the engines running longer and cheaper. In addition, these efforts will help with efficiency efforts, another cost saver.

In the first episode on diesel (# 10), the focus is turned to why clean diesel is essential. We will also discuss the fact that many think their diesel is clean and dry, but in many cases, this is not the case. And proactive mitigation measures can save your organization a lot of time and money.

Hy-Pro Filtration’s Factoryside Chat Podcast, Episode 8. Partners for Life

In this episode, Hy-Pro’s General Manager, Aaron Hoeg, and Strategic Accounts Manager, Scott Howard, will discuss Hy-Pro’s driving philosophy, “Partners for Life,” regarding our customer relationships. Aaron has been with the company since the early 90s and Scott for 20 years. Hy-Pro was started as a family-owned business in the 80s and became a division of Donaldson Filtration in 2017. From Hy-Pro’s inception through today, it's been essential that our customers experience outstanding customer service in every interaction with the Company. We feel our customers are partners for life and know the importance of forging lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. With this philosophy in mind and the fact that we manufacture the highest quality stationary hydraulic filtration equipment and high-efficiency filter elements; we help our customers meet their goals, such as lowering maintenance costs, reducing downtime, reducing the need to replace costly equipment, reducing spending on oil, and reaching their sustainability goals. In other words, they typically save a lot of time and money.

Hy-Pro Filtration’s Factoryside Chat Podcast, Episode 9, Reducing Total Cost of Ownership with a Kidney Loop or Offline Filtration

Join us for episode 9 of the Hy-Pro Factoryside Chat; in this episode, we will discuss how a kidney loop or offline filtration unit can reduce the total cost of ownership over time. Hy-Pro’s Scott Howard and Mike Flick are on this podcast. Learn how and why a kidney loop or off-line filtration unit can help keep your system up and running, whether you use a dedicated unit that operates on a 24/7 basis or a filter card. Learn how to lower the cost of ownership over time, lower your ISO codes, have cleaner oil, and use fewer filter elements, all while reducing downtime and maintenance time.  

Hy-Pro Filtration’s Factoryside Chat Episode 7, Filter Sizing and Selection

In this episode, Scott Howard, our Strategic Accounts Manager, and Curt Martin, our Laboratory Manager at Hy-Pro Filtration, delve into filter element sizing and selection and that every application can be different and a balancing act. They discuss many intricacies about the selection process, the importance of understanding the ISO codes required, and the sensitivity of the equipment you are trying to protect. In addition, the use of standard and high collapse filter elements with and without bypass valves.

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Hy-Pro Filtration Factoryside Chat Episode 6, Let‘s talk Particle Size; Comparing the Most Common Testing Methods and the New ISO 23369 test to Hy-Pro‘s DFE

In Episode 6, Hy-Pro's subject matter experts Scott Howard, Strategic Accounts Program Manager, and Curt Martin, Hy-Pro's Lab Manager, discuss all things particle size and testing.

• How to measure the particle size concentration in oil
• Patch tests vs. laser tests, visual versus those particles not seen by the naked eye
• Importance of accurate bottle capture of samples
• ISO 4406 standard and understanding its complexities, i.e. ISO codes are a limit and not a target
• Testing for efficiency, comparing the new ISO 23369 cyclic flow test versus Hy-Pro's DFE, Dynamic Efficiency test
• Understanding cold start retention and reducing the "clouds of dust"
• Understanding water and MPC testing