Posts By: AFS

Portable Hydraulic Filter Cart

[media-credit name=”AFS” align=”alignright” width=”250″][/media-credit] Advanced Fluid Systems recently completed a filter cart modification, which will be used as a portable, add-on filtration system for a customer with several hydraulic systems. The unit contains its own pump-motor group so that it can be used when a hydraulic system is idle, or when transferring fluid from one area to… Read more »

Take the guesswork out of choosing load-holding valves

Hold the load at any stage. [media-credit name=”Sun Hydraulics” align=”alignright” width=”350″][/media-credit] In any load bearing hydraulic system there is a valve. In most cases, multiple valves to control the flow of fluid. Sun Hydraulics has made it easy to choose the proper load-holding valve. Is your requirement to simply lock a load? Do you need… Read more »

Understanding Filter Beta Ratios

Calculating a filter’s particulate removal efficiency. Hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of any hydraulic system. Fortunately, a hydraulic system can operate for many years with proper filtration techniques and testing. A high quality hydraulic filter is the first line of defense for your fluid’s health. (figure 1) How do you choose a quality filter element?  How can… Read more »

The Repair Department

Advanced Fluid Systems’ Hidden Gem. [media-credit id=4 align=”alignnone” width=”640″][/media-credit] Yes. AFS can repair just about every product or system used in the hydraulics industry. In today’s economic climate it makes even more sense to repair versus purchasing new. Whether your needed repair is due to normal wear and tear, accidental breakage, defective parts or due… Read more »

Veljan offers competitively priced, highly durable product lines.

AFS adds Veljan to our strong product line-up. The Products: Veljan manufactures high quality single, double, triple and drive train Vane pumps, Vane motors and pressure control valves which are now available through Advanced Fluid Systems. The Veljan pumps offer a comprehensive range and a large variety of flow capacities with low noise levels. Vane… Read more »

Advanced Fluid Systems is an Authorized AVENTICS Distributor

Aventics Products

Did you know that AFS is a AVENTICS distributor? It’s been a year since Advanced Fluid Systems began engineering solutions using and selling AVENTICS products. Formally Bosch Rexroth Pneumatics, AVENTICS has taken a highly-regarded line of products and made it better. In early 2014 an investment group purchased the pneumatic unit of Bosch Rexroth. The… Read more »

Is your fluid dirty?

hydraulic filtration

An introduction to hydraulic fluid filtration Whether you’re running a small or large, a new or old hydraulic system, filtration practices should be taken seriously. It is one of the best ways to prevent wear and costly repairs. Thousands of articles have been published on the subject of hydraulic fluid filtration, and for good reason…. Read more »

AFS Now Offers NOSHOK Products

noshock gauges and measuring instruments

Advanced Fluid Systems welcomes NoShok to its product lineup. We are pleased to announce that NOSHOK, a manufacturer of gauges and measuring instruments is available for purchase through Advanced Fluid Systems. NOSHOK brings nearly 50 years of experience in measurement solutions and were one of the first manufacturers to offer liquid filled gauges. The addition… Read more »


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