BFPA Directory 2019

Technical Conference The conference was attended by almost 100 OEMs and end users responsible for fluid and lubricant maintenance, filtration and condition monitoring in a wide range of applications, as well as lubricant and hydraulic fluid professionals. These delegates were from a wide range of industry sectors, including; oil companies, fluid manufacturers, additive manufacturers, car manufacturers, hydraulic equipment manufacturers, turbine builders, energy utilities, filter manufacturers and suppliers of particle counting and sizing equipment. The conference was carefully compiled to offer the most insightful guidance on maintaining clean systems. The first day’s proceedings were followed by a Conference Dinner at the nearby Bailbrook House Hotel. Sponsors of the event were: The BFPA, EnerMech, Hy-Pro, MP Filtri, Parker and the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA). In addition to their involvement in the conference itself, the sponsors and other key suppliers also exhibited and demonstrated products in the foyer area outside the conference room, and key personnel from these companies were on hand to discuss the delegates’ specific solutions requirements during the conference session breaks. Key topics 80% of breakdown in hydraulic systems is due to contamination. Keeping systems clean will reduce long-term expenditure. With this in mind, delegates at the conference learned about managing contamination control and: Contaminant formation Varnish – an increasing problem in major applications. Developments in test methods for assessing fluid and lubricant cleanliness. Managing contamination 36 www.bfpa.co.uk The British Fluid Power Association held its new Technical Conference on ‘Managing Fluid and Lubricant Contamination’ on 10 and 11 September 2018 at the University of Bath. The BFPA’s Technical Conference on ‘Managing Fluid and Lubricant Contamination’ was attended by almost 100 OEMs and end users.