Rapsölbasische Druckübertragungsmedien – Aufgaben,Anforderungen, Stand der Technik

Rapeseed Oil in Hydraulic Systems – Tasks, Requirements and Stand of the Art Rapeseed oil based hydraulic fluids have a lower level of ecotoxidity in comparison to the conventional petroleum-based lubricants and can be considered environmentally acceptable. Amongst the ecological point of view the acceptance of these fluids depends on several other aspects like economics and technology. In response to the growing interest in environmentally acceptable lubricants a hydraulic oil development program was initiated. Lubricant performance data, including laboratory evaluation and test experience, for a vegetable-based hydraulic fluid will be presented, identifying performance strengths and weaknesses.