Tank Optimization Platform Save space. Save weight. Save costs.
Save costs and energy with HYDAC—with the innovative HYDAC solution for tank and space optimization for mobile machinery and various industrial solutions.
HYDAC Air-X technology—the solution for saving space and reducing CO2How to save costs and energy with HYDAC
In every existing tank system, we see potential for optimizing and reducing the size of tanks.
- Optimizing of tank size by 30–40%
- Cost reduction by reducing complexity and material use
- CO2 reduction
- More reliable machine availability
- Original HYDAC product quality
Benefit from our extensive specialist knowledge and from profession tools such as customized test benches and simulations in the HYDAC FluidCareCenter® and in field measurements on site.
Application examples for mobile machinery
Excavators
Quantity: 20,000
Original tank size: 150 liters
| Per machine | TOTAL | |
| Oil | 50 liters | 1,000,000 liters |
| Steel | 14 kg | 280 metric tons |
| Costs* (oil + steel) | €59.80 | €1,196,000 |
| CO2 (oil + steel) | 241.4 kg CO2 | 4,828 metric tons CO2 |
*) €1/L oil; €0.7/kg steel
Wheel loaders
Quantity: 5,000
Original tank size: 104 liters
| Per machine | TOTAL | |
| Oil | 24 liters | 120,000 liters |
| Steel | 7.5 kg | 37.5 metric tons |
| Costs* (oil + steel) | €29.25 | €146,000 |
| CO2 (oil + steel) | 117.1 kg CO2 | 585 metric tons CO2 |
*) €1/L oil; €0.7/kg steel
Application examples for stationary systems
Hydraulic press
Quantity: 1
Original tank size: 8,600 liters
| TOTAL | |
| Oil | 5,000 liters |
| Steel | 389 kg |
| Costs* (oil + steel) | €7,780 |
| CO2 (oil + steel) | 22.8 metric tons CO2 |
*) €1.5/L oil; €0.7/kg steel
Plastic injection moulding machine
Quantity: 10
Original tank size: 720 liters
| Per machine | TOTAL | |
| Oil | 480 liters | 4,800 liters |
| Steel | 400 kg | 4 metric tons |
| Costs* (oil + steel) | €1,720 | €17,720 |
| CO2 (oil + steel) | 2.8 metric tons CO2 | 28 metric tons CO2 |
*) €3/L oil; €0.7/kg steel
HYDAC Air-X technology enables significant tank reduction
To reduce the tank size, the system needs perfect air separation. This can only be achieved by combining the tank with an optimized filtration strategy. Our innovative Air-X technology offers a range of features that ensure maximum air separation in the system:
- Low discharge velocities
- Reducing oil turbulence in the tank
- Uniform mixture of oil in the tank
- For flow entry from below, an outlet above oil level is possible
- Coalescence of the air bubbles at integrated degassing windows and thus faster separation
Only using Air-X technology makes it possible to construct the tank with more compact dimensions—combined with improved air separation—as the follow video demonstrates:
The advantages of using Air-X technology:
Additional space
thanks to smaller tanks
Lower costs for OEM
thanks to less oil and steel and thus reduced piping and screw connections
Lower costs for end customers
thanks to less oil use and longer oil intervals
Improved carbon footprint and use of resources
as less oil and steel is used in manufacture
Improved machine reliability
thanks to maximum air separation and avoiding the problems air can cause in the oil
such as corrosion, accelerated oil degradation, and cavitation
HYDAC offers a wide range of services and customer service In addition to the innovative Air-X technology, we offer extensive consultation and services:
Simulation
We provide various simulations for computer-aided optimization of systems. This includes simulations of:
- Flow
- Degassing
- Swashing
Lab and field tests
We also perform experimental testing of tank systems in the laboratory or directly at the machine in the field. We have a unique specially developed air-content sensor that we can use for this purpose.
Individual consultation
In our development center, the HYDAC FluidCareCenter®, we pool our filter expertise and application knowledge with our extensive experience in the topic of “air in oil.” We will gladly provide you with expert individual consultation regarding tank optimization.
