Argo-Hytos: Hydraulic Filtration and Fluid Technology 

Why Choose Argo-Hytos Instruments?

The Argo-Hytos Group brings years of experience in fluid and motion control technology to industrial and mobile hydraulic applications worldwide. As one of the market leaders in hydraulic system solutions, the company develops and produces precision instruments and filtration systems that set new standards for fluid monitoring and contamination control.

Advanced Particle Analysis Technology: Argo-Hytos offers particle counters and analyzers built on optical measurement principles using light-blockage methodology compliant with ISO 11500 standards. The OPCount portable counter serves both laboratory and field environments, employing a volumetric measuring cell that detects and characterizes particulate matter in hydraulic fluids with exceptional accuracy. This fluid technology enables cleanliness assessment according to ISO 4406:1999, SAE AS4059, GOST 17216, and NAS 1638 standards—critical for quality assurance in fluid management across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities utilizing mobile and industrial hydraulics or pneumatic systems. The analyzer features intuitive touch-screen operation and stores measurement data alongside environmental parameters including temperature and viscosity, ensuring complete traceability for every sample.

Predictive Fluid Monitoring Solutions: The LubCos sensor series delivers continuous monitoring of essential oil parameters such as relative humidity, temperature, and remaining useful lifetime. These condition-monitoring components incorporate adaptive algorithms that learn from specific oil formulations, enabling predictive maintenance strategies that replace fixed service intervals. For laboratories operating hydraulic and lubrication systems, this predictive approach reduces unplanned downtime and prevents contamination-related equipment failures. The OPCom Particle Monitor, engineered for harsh operating environments with IP67 rating, provides real-time contamination trending through light-extinction or inductive measurement technologies—essential solutions for mobile working machinery and stationary industrial applications.

Comprehensive Hydraulic Filtration Portfolio: Components and system supplier Argo-Hytos is an essential partner for organizations requiring complete hydraulic solutions. The company provides suction filters, pressure filters, return-line filters, and offline filtration units designed to maintain optimal fluid cleanliness in hydraulic systems. These filter solutions support applications operating at pressures reaching 350 bar while achieving cleanliness classes around 19/16/13 (ISO 4406). Such filtration technology complements laboratory infrastructure incorporating hydraulic control or pneumatic actuation—including freeze-dryers, automated liquid handlers, and bioprocess equipment—extending the service life of critical components while preserving system performance in research environments requiring stable fluid conditions. The range of directional hydraulic filters and filter elements addresses diverse needs across solutions for mobile and industrial applications.

Rigorous Quality Standards: Argo-Hytos hydraulic manufacturing operations maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring consistent quality management and environmental compliance. All hydraulic components undergo performance verification on computer-controlled test benches, eliminating subjective assessment and ensuring specification adherence. Precision parts receive CNC machining, while critical valve elements undergo controlled heat-treatment to enhance durability. This quality framework supports measurement accuracy, repeatability, and long-term reliability—key requirements in regulated laboratory and pharmaceutical settings.

Application-Specific Engineering: Beyond catalog offerings, the Argo-Hytos Group develops application-specific filtration solutions and manifold systems for unique contamination monitoring requirements. The modular design of particle-measurement platforms allows integration with supplementary sensors for oil-quality indices or moisture measurement, expanding analytical capability. This flexibility benefits laboratories implementing comprehensive solutions for fluid management across multiple instruments or developing specialized test methods with tailored contamination thresholds.

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