Water Based Hydraulic Systems

Petroleum-based hydraulic systems have dominated the hydraulic industry for decades. Due to technology advances and environmental concerns in recent years, there has been a shift to water-based system alternatives. Choosing a water-based system eliminates these environmental concerns and provides these valuable advantages:

Advantages of Water Based Hydraulics:

• Fireproof / Fire Resistant
• Better Heat Transfer
• Easy Spill Cleanup (No EPA intervention)
• Low Cost vs. Petroleum Fluid
• Reduces or Eliminates Cost of Fluid Disposal
• Reduces Product Contamination
• Environment Friendly

Common Applications:

• Mining Equipment
  • Longwall Cutting Machines
  • Dust Suppression
• Automotive Manufacturing
  • Presses
  • Body Component Hydro-forming
  • Tire Manufacturing
• Food Processing
  • Food Safe Hydraulics
• Offshore Oil Rigs
  • Oil and Gas Line Actuators
  • Emergency Shutdown Systems
  • Well Head Controls
• Steel Manufacturing
  • Continuous Casters
  • Hot and Cold Mills
  • Finishing Stands
  • Pickling Lines
• Tube and Pipe Manufacturing
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Extrusion
• Wood and Paper Process
  • De-barking
  • Presses

Cat Pumps has provided water-based hydraulic pumping solutions for nearly 40 years. Decades of engineering and close customer relations has helped us develop versatile water-based hydraulics product offerings.

With field-proven dependability in applications around the globe, Cat Pumps provides the best value for water-based hydraulic systems.