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December 2016
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PRODUCT News
BMG says that its fluid tech-
nology filtration solutions
focus on the prevention and
control of contamination
of water and particulate to
ensure optimum performance,
improved reliabilit y and
extended service life of machin-
ery, equipment and vehicles.
“The company’s extensive
range of quality branded fil-
tration systems is supported
by engineering solutions and
technical services to ensure
fluids – including oil, fuel and
lubricant oil – are within the
required cleanliness standards,”
says BMG’s Steven Louw. “BMG
recognises the importance of
following international filtration
trends, including compliance
with ISO4406 cleanliness specifications for fuels and oils.”
Mahle industrial filtration products – available in Southern Africa
exclusively from BMG – are designed especially for machine manufac-
turers and operators of mobile and stationary hydraulic equipment.
This range includes Mahle Duplex filters, with a patented single-
hand operation design and leakage-free switching of media flow.
The multi-layered design of these filter elements offers high differ-
ential stability and a large dirt-holding capacity to provide constant
filtration performance and maximum protection in diverse applica-
tions, even under pulsating loads.
These modular systems, which can be used as in-line filters and
tank-fitted return filters, have an optimal flow design for improved
pressure differential stability. Maintenance work, including the
replacement of elements, can be carried out without suspending
production.
Duplex filters comprise two filter housings which can be switched
on and off interactively during operation via a change-over unit in the
filter head, with no disruption to filtration.
An ergonomically designed switch-over lever enables three func-
tions to be performed with one hand. When the lever is activated, a
pressure equalisation valve opens, ensuring an equal pressure level in
both filter chambers. The filter can be switched from one filter cham-
ber to the other, without having to shut down the system. A safety
lock secures the lever and prevents inadvertent switching.
Visual electrical and electronic maintenance indicators ensure
optimum utilisation of the dirt-holding capacity of filter elements and
also clearly indicate features such as clogging to simplify maintenance
procedures.
Mahle has further improved its range of Premium Select elements
– now known as Premium Select Plus. Features of this new generation
include an increased dirt-holding capacity and an element design that
is resistant to pressure impulses.
Steve Louw, BMG, tel (+27 11) 620-1607
Mahle industrial filtration products –
available in Southern Africa exclusively
from BMG – are designed especially for
machine manufacturers and opera-
tors of mobile and stationary hydraulic
equipment.
Mahle filter range available
from BMG