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A Guide to Oxycheck Valve Applications

Jump To: What Are Oxygen Valves? Why Are Oxygen Valves Important? Oxycheck Oxygen Valves Oxycheck Valve Features Applications of Oxycheck Valves Oxygen is an abundant and versatile element. It is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, making up 17% of the atmosphere and up to 46% of the Earth’s crust. The versatility of…

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What Is the Multipass Test in Filters?

Jump To: What Is the Beta Ratio? What Is the Multipass Efficiency Test? 3 Types of Multipass Tests ISO 16889 Test ISO/CD 23369 Cyclic Flow Test Cyclic Stabilization Test During the last few years, there’s been a lot of development and research in filters. One of these developments includes the multipass test. The multipass test,…

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Guide to Hydrogen Filters

Jump To: What Are Hydrogen Filters? Types of Filters You Can Use With Hydrogen Applications of Hydrogen Filters Benefits of Hydrogen Filters Hydrogen (H2) was one of the first elements to exist in the universe and is also the most abundant. It is known for being the lightest and most straightforward of all the elements,…

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Hydraulic Fluid Filtration & How to Maintain Hydraulic Fluid Filtration Systems

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Guide to Aerospace Filters

Jump To:  What Are Aerospace Filters? What Is the Application of Aerospace Filters? What Is the Function of Aerospace Filters? What Are the Quality Standards for Aerospace Filters? What Are Common Filter Ratings? What Is the Beta Ratio? Benefits of Aerospace Filters Aircraft and spacecraft need quality filters to operate efficiently. Aerospace filters keep the…

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How Fluid Contamination Causes Mechanical Failure

When contaminants enter hydraulic fluid, they can cause the system to work against itself. The same pressure and force that generate a hydraulic system’s power may cause even tiny particles to damage interior surfaces through abrasion, erosion and fatigue. This damage can cascade and create additional harmful particles. In the worst-case scenario, the result is…

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How to Prevent Fluid Contamination Before It’s Too Late

Foreign particles and other substances can damage and even destroy a hydraulic system if they are allowed to contaminate the hydraulic fluid. Dirt and other particles can damage metal surfaces inside the system, causing them to weaken and fail. Water can corrode surfaces, reduce fluid viscosity and damage pumps. By the time these problems become…

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Knowing When to Change Your Hydraulic Fluid Filter

Fluid contamination is the most common cause of failure in hydraulic systems, and the chances of contamination or other problems increase if you don’t have an effective plan for checking and changing your hydraulic filters. The best approach is to be proactive and to make sure you understand what’s happening inside your system. What Happens…

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Chase Filters & Components Awarded Leading Providers of Oxygen, Gas & Hydraulic Application Filters 2022

We are proud to announce that Chase Filters & Components has been awarded the Leading Providers of Oxygen, Gas & Hydraulic Application Filters recognition for 2022! We were chosen for this award because the judges felt that we displayed field expertise, a customer-centric operational model and a commitment to continual improvement. This judgment was based…

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Guide to High-Pressure Filters

Jump To:  What Is a High-Pressure Filter? How High-Pressure Filters Work What Is a High-Pressure Filter Element? Types of High-Pressure Filters High-Pressure Filter Applications High-pressure filters are essential for your system. Without them, a component can quickly be become less effective or damaged due to obstructions and an otherwise contaminated environment. Different high-pressure filters serve…

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How Our Elements Work – Chase Elements

Chase Sintered Bronze Elements The patented Chase Filter sintered bronze elements are designed for Oxygen or any gaseous systems. The element design was engineered to specifically limit the occurrence of a fire event in the Oxygen system. One of the benefits is limiting any event that does happen to only the upstream side of the…

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Guide to Coalescing Filters

Jump To:  What Is a Coalescing Filter? Functions of a Coalescing Filter Coalescing Filter Applications Benefits of Coalescing Filters Filters are essential in many industrial applications where manufacturers and refineries need to ensure a pure, high-quality product. Contaminants like water, vapor, gases and particles can make their way into a fluid or gas, decreasing its…

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