PowerUp Hydra Maxx - Information
- Dramatically reduces friction and metal to metal contact in the pump by forming a unique lubricating film.
- Dramatically enhances an oil’s ability to fight rust and corrosion formation.
- Lowers the temperature at which typical hydraulic oils will flow by up to 10oC and reduces the risk of cold start-up wear.
- Friction reduction dramatically lowersoperating temperatures, adding life to pumps, seals, hoses, and oil.
- Replenishes Depleted Additives
- Demonstrates an incredible lubricating film strength capable of withstanding loads of up
to 1.4 GPa (200,000 psi)
Product Information
General Description
HYDRA MAXX is specially designed for use in hydraulic systems, where piston, gear or vane pumps are used to circulate oil and transmit power. HYDRA MAXX is the first hydraulic oil treatment specifically designed to maintain maximum operating efficiency of your hydraulic system. This unique hydraulic system treatment from Power Up Lubricants works with your existing oil to provide long term wear and corrosion protection for metal components and extend seal and hose life.
At low application rates, HYDRA MAXX provides a wear reducing, protective film in the pump and valves which helps to reduce operating temperatures and extend equipment life. HYDRA MAXX improves the corrosion inhibiting properties and the low temperature flow properties of most hydraulic oils, providing longer term protection in the most demanding applications. Lower overall system temperature improves efficiency and extends the life of seals and hoses.
Primary Benefits of HYDRA MAXX
The primary benefit of HYDRA MAXX is friction reduction at the boundary lubrication regime (metal to metal contact). This includes the pump, cylinder rod and control valve areas in the hydraulic system. the reduction in friction lowers operating temperatures and improves component performance, efficiency and longevity.
Secondary Benefits of HYDRA MAXX
* Supplements anti-rust and corrosion protection.
* Improves low temperature fluidity.
* Improves an oil’s ability to demulsify (separate) water from circulation.
* Emulsifies trace water, maintaining a protective oil film without rupturing.
* Improves the oil’s ability to clean and disperse contaminants.
* Improves filtration efficiency by reducing the generation of large wear particles.
Product Application and Availability:
HYDRA MAXX is recommended in all hydraulic circulating systems at a 3% ratio for ambient temperatures above 0oC (32oF) and a 5% ratio in operating conditions where the temperature may drop below 0oC (32oF). HYDRA MAXX is recommended for use with mineral oils and polyaphaolefin and diester based synthetic fluids. HYDRA MAXX is not recommended for use with water based fluids, phosphate esters or polyglycol fluids.
HYDRA MAXX is available in 1 litre bottles, 5 litre jugs, 10 litre jugs, 20 litre pails and 205 litre drums.
“After treating the hydraulic system in my Case 2090 with 5% Hydra Maxx, I noticed the power shift was much smoother and on cold winter days the system was ready for operation in 5 to 10 minutes compared to 20 to 30 minutes warm up. Hydra Maxx has been the best product we have found for our hydraulic system.”
~Curtis Bundus, Bulyea, Saskatchewan
Special Notations:
Viscosity:
A 5% application of HYDRA MAXX in typical ISO 32, 46 and 68 hydraulic oils results in little or no change in viscosity or viscosity index of the oil.
Pour Point:
HYDRA MAXX imparts a positive influence to the pour point of most hydraulic oils. A typical ISO 32 oil with a pour point of -30oC (-22oF) improved to -38oC (-36oF) with the addition of 5% HYDRA MAXX.
Demulsibility:
HYDRA MAXX improves an oil’s ability to separate water. A typical ISO 32 oil which normally requires 25 minutes for complete separation (using ASTM D1401) improved to only 15 minutes when 5% HYDRA MAXX was mixed with the oil.
Application:
HYDRA MAXX is recommended in hydraulic system applications where gear, piston and vane pumps are used to circulate oil and transmit power. HYDRA MAXX should be applied at 3% (30 mL/L or 4 oz./gal.) of the circulating oil volume in operating conditions over 0oC/32oF and at 5% (50 mL/L or 6 oz./gal.) of circulating oil volume in operating conditions where the temperature may drop below 0oC/32oF. HYDRA MAXX is recommended for use with mineral oils and polyalphaolefin and diester based synthetic fluids.
HYDRA MAXX is the first hydraulic treatment specifically designed to maintain maximum operating efficiency of your hydraulic system. This unique hydraulic system treatment from Power Up Lubricants works with your existing oil to provide long term protection for pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, seals and hoses. HYDRA MAXX is formulated with anti-wear and extreme pressure additives to reduce friction and wear and dramatically improve the hydraulic oil’s ability to withstand heavy loading, shock and vibration. HYDRA MAXX also contains additives to improve corrosion inhibition, cold temperature flow and water separability.
Boundary Lubrication Protection
In independent Contact Gamma wear tests, HYDRA MAXX significantly reduced the amount of wear generated when a premium hydraulic oil alone was used. The results are provided graphically in Figure 1. Calculated estimates suggest that the use of HYDRA MAXX will extend equipment life 2.39 times by reducing wear up to 58%.
Inhibits Rust and Corrosion
HYDRA MAXX has an excellent copper corrosion rating of 1b in the ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion test. A mixture of 5% HYDRA MAXX in straight paraffinic oil easily passes the ASTM D665 Rust Prevention Characteristics test. The photograph in Figure 2 shows the improvement in rust prevention.
Cold Weather Fluid Flow
HYDRA MAXX was mixed at 5% with typical R&O and AW hydraulic oils to determine its effect on the pour point of the oil. The results in Table 1 show that HYDRA MAXX lowers the pour point of these oils by up to 10oC (18oF).
Demulsibility
The effect that HYDRA MAXX has on the water separation properties of typical hydraulic fluids was evaluated using ASTM method D1401. The improvements in demulsibility are given in Table 2.
The data presented herein is accurate and obtained from the best information at the time of publication. Therefore, no legal liability is accepted by Power Up Lubricants, or any of its agents or affiliates, for the data, specifications or recommendations contained herein.
