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Hydraulic Varnish Mitigation 101

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Do you want to prevent unexpected downtime and costly repairs from varnish buildup in your hydraulic systems? Are you looking to keep your hydraulics running smoothly, efficiently, and safely? This webinar is for you.

Watch this recorded webinar on varnish mitigation, presented by Airline Hydraulics in collaboration with HYDAC. Gain insights from tribologist Kristine Mikulan, who offers more than 35 years of experience in the oil industry and degrees in Chemistry and Biology. She is joined by panelist Christian Mueller, a seasoned HYDAC Manager with extensive knowledge of hydraulic oil applications.

Webinar Highlights:

🔎 Deep Dive into Varnish Formation: Uncover what varnish is, how it forms, and its effects on hydraulic system performance.

📉 Strategies to Reduce Varnish Formation: Explore methods to minimize varnish buildup, including offline filtration techniques, dewatering, degassing, and more.

⚗️ Testing & Analysis: Learn about the different fluid tests that detect varnish and how to interpret the results.

💪 Powerful Varnish Mitigation Systems: Get to know the technologies and equipment that are tried-and-true varnish busters.

Who Is This Recorded Webinar For?

This webinar is a must-watch for maintenance professionals, reliability engineers, QA professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their knowledge, skillset, and operational efficiency in managing hydraulic systems.

Industries particularly impacted by varnish include:

✔ Power Generation

✔ Injection Molding

✔ Primary Metals

✔ Pulp and Paper

✔ Aggregate

✔ Amusement Parks

Presented by hydraulic fluid experts

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Presenter

Kristine Mikulan

Group Product Manager - Filter Systems 

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Kristine Mikulan is a seasoned tribologist with a remarkable career spanning over 35 years in the oil industry. With her robust academic foundation, holding BS degrees in both Chemistry and Biology from La Roche University, Kristine began her illustrious career as an Oil, Coatings, and Grease Additive Development Chemist. Her trajectory has seen her excel as a Technical Service Manager, and she's now the Group Product Manager - Filter Systems at HYDAC/Schroeder Industries. Her specialization in the scientific and practical aspects of hydraulic varnish removal makes her an invaluable resource. Bring any and all of your hydraulic oil questions to this webinar and Kristine will be happy to address them.

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Presenter

Marc Sansour

Robotics Business Development Specialist  

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With over 14 years at HYDAC Technology Corporation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Christian has expertise in the nuances of oil filtration challenges and varnish removal solutions. Christian’s dedication to helping customers overcome technical problems is a testament to his knowledge and commitment to excellence in the field. Join us to garner insights from a seasoned HYDAC Sales Territory Manager with extensive knowledge of filtration and hydraulic applications.

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Host

Rob Panzarella

Fluid Power General Manager 

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Rob has been steering the helm of complex hydraulic projects since January 1995, manifesting his expertise as a seasoned Application Engineer. As a Certified Fluid Power Specialist, his proficiency in motion control and hydraulic systems development is evident from his numerous achievements in helping customers achieve hydraulic engineering and maintenance success. Rob's rich professional backdrop is complemented by his roles as the host and insightful contributor on Airline's webinar with Bosch Rexroth, titled "How to Run Your Hydraulics For Less." His knack for demystifying intricate concepts into digestible content makes him an invaluable voice within the industry.

Ignoring this webinar isn't worth the time and cost of machine downtime & repairs. 

Varnish build-up can lead to significant hydraulic inefficiencies and expensive repairs. Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your equipment running smoothly and avoid the pitfalls of varnish-related issues.

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