HYDRAULICS Micron Eagle Hydraulics real-time monitoring system is designed to transform how industries manage critical fluids, cutting downtime, costs and waste. For decades, fluid analysis in hydraulics and other industrial applications has relied on manual sampling and lab testing - a slow, snapshot-based process prone to contamination and error. Micron Eagle Hydraulics’ technology aims to change that. The company’s Fluid-fitness Remote Online Guardian (FROG) continuously monitors hydraulic fluids, lubricants and fuels, offering predictive intelligence and live alerts. Part of Micron Eagle’s Fluid Fitness Technology (FFT)programme, it gives maintenance teams immediate insights into contamination, temperature, humidity and pressure via a cloud-based dashboard accessible onshore and offshore. “FROG is a genuine industry game-changer and has already been adopted by a major operator that immediately realised its benefits,” said Mark Burnett, Business Development Director at Micron Eagle Hydraulics. “FROG acts as a radar for fluid fitness, communicating early-warning data to support the process of identifying potential equipment failures, while helping to optimise performance and asset integrity.” By moving beyond traditional lab-based testing, FROG delivers continuous, live data that empowers proactive maintenance. Trends can be identified early, anomalies flagged instantly, and costly downtime avoided. With the ability to reduce unnecessary fluid disposal, the system also supports sustainability goals by minimising waste and hazardous handling. FROG’s sensors track multiple parameters and allow users to set thresholds for custom alerts. The platform integrates advanced analytics to reveal subtle patterns, enabling smarter decision-making and asset optimisation. Combined with a fluid conditioning unit, the solution is already under contract in the UK, Middle East and Africa. The development of FROG was led by director Henry Nagel in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire. FROG’s potential spans several heavy-use industries: Oil & Gas – ensuring reliability of critical offshore equipment in harsh environments. Manufacturing – extending the life of hydraulic presses and production machinery. Transportation – helping operators reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets. Power Generation – protecting turbine and generator fluids to prevent outages. Poor monitoring can mean high costs, from component failures and downtime to fluid replacement and disposal. FROG addresses these risks directly, providing what Micron Eagle calls a “vital live overview” of industrial assets. Mark Burnett added: “With FROG, we are entering a new era of fluid information management. It’s more than a product; it’s an ally in achieving industrial excellence. It is the vital fluid monitoring system for your assets - one that is live, that communicates and can be accessed remotely. The market has already responded extremely positively to this innovation due to its capability to support decision-making when it comes to operational efficiency, reducing costs and supporting sustainable practices.” For more information visit: https://www.microneagle.com/fluid-fitness-technology/ https://www.microneagle.com/frog/ 14 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2025 www.hpmag.co.uk Real-time fluid condition monitoring enhances maintenance and reliability
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