At low application rates, HYDRA MAXX provides a wear-reducing, protective film inside pumps and valves that helps to reduce operating temperatures and extend equipment life. HYDRA MAXX also improves the corrosion inhibiting properties and the low temperature flow properties of hydraulic oils to provide long-term protection in the most demanding applications.

HYDRA MAXX Product Information - PDF Document

Uses and Application Chart - PDF Document

Primary Benefit of HYDRA MAXX:

HYDRA MAXX reduces friction within the boundary lubrication regime where metal-to-metal contact occurs, primarily in the pump, cylinder rod and control valve areas of the hydraulic system. Reducing friction lowers operating temperatures and improves component performance, efficiency and longevity.

Secondary Benefits of HYDRA MAXX:

• Supplements protection against rust and corrosion.
• Improves low temperature fluidity.
• Improves the oil's ability to demulsify (separate) water.
• Emulsifies trace water to maintain a protective oil film that resists rupture.
• 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 for all hydraulic circulating systems. For systems operating at ambient temperatures above 0^oC (32^oF), HYDRA MAXX should be applied at a 3% ratio.  For systems operating under conditions where the temperature may drop below 0^oC (32^oF), HYDRA MAXX should be applied at a 5% ratio. HYDRA MAXX is compatible with mineral oils, polyaphaolefin fluids and diester-based synthetic fluids. HYDRA MAXX is not compatible with water-based fluids, phosphate esters or polyglycol fluids.

HYDRA MAXX is available in 1 liter bottles, 5 liter jugs, 10 liter jugs, 20 liter pails and 205 liter drums.

Technical Data:

Viscosity:

A 5% application of HYDRA MAXX in typical ISO 32, 46 and 68 hydraulic oils results in little or no change in the viscosity or viscosity index of the oil.

Boundary Lubrication Protection:

HYDRA MAXX enhances the protection of your equipment and its components while they experience conditions of high friction and wear in the boundary lubrication regime.  This protection can be evaluated using independent Contact Gamma wear tests. Figure 1 clearly demonstrates that HYDRA MAXX significantly reduces the amount of wear generated when premium hydraulic oil is additized at X%. The results are provided graphically in Figure 1.  Calculated estimates suggest that the use of HYDRA MAXX will extend equipment life up to 2.39 times by reducing wear up to 58%.

Inhibits Rust and Corrosion:

HYDRA MAXX is formulated to provide excellent corrosion protection.  This can be evaluated using the Copper Corrosion test, ASTM D130, and the Rust Prevention Characteristics test, ASTM D665. Paraffinic oils additized with 5% HYDRA MAXX display excellent copper corrosion ratings of 1b (slight tarnish) and easily pass the rusting characteristics requirements of ASTM D665.

Cold Weather Fluid Flow (Pour Point):

HYDRA MAXX imparts a positive influence to the pour point of most hydraulic oils. This benefit is evaluated using the ASTM method D97. Table 1 clearly shows the improvements in the pour points of hydraulic fluids additized with HYDRA MAXX, where the average pour point is lowered by up to 10oC (18oF).

Demulsibility:

HYDRA MAXX improves an oil's ability to separate water. This benefit is evaluated using the ASTM method D1401. Table 2 clearly shows the improvements in demulsibility of hydraulic fluids additized with HYDRA MAXX.

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.