Monthly Archives: September 2017

When introducing a new control fluid to hydraulic systems, it is important to ensure that the new liquid or mixture is of equal or superior quality to the previous fluid. If the new mixture is incompatible, precipitate may form and result in an overall inferior fluid. This can speed up clogging or damage the system.

When a manufacturer of construction machinery releases a new line of bulldozers or backhoes, they may consider using a lower cost alternative fluid mixture. If the machines take a different fluid than previous versions, it may be beneficial to switch over to a single fluid for the entire fleet. The compatibility of the new fluid with the old can be assessed for quality to decide if the change is warranted.

Similarly, an automotive die-casting company may want to convert from a water glycol hydraulic fluid to a polyol-ester fluid for higher performance and lower environmental impact on their cutting machinery. Examining the new fluid’s compatibility can

Leave it to Google to shine a light on our next generation of young scientists!  As we start getting ready for the 2017 academic year, Sterlitech decided to look back at last year’s Google Science Fair awards.  One group of clever kids caught our attention by winning the 2016 Scientific American Innovator Award with a subject near and dear to our hearts: filtration. They made filters from a unique source – waste Styrofoam packing! 

The trio of middle school students from Columbus, Ohio, came up with the idea after one of the three made a trip to Central America the prior year.  The student was surprised at the volume of Styrofoam trash that littered the beaches and wondered if there was something that could be done.  Further research into the use

Ariba, Coupa, SciQuest/Jaegger, and Oracle are just a handful of the increasingly popular purchasing platforms that enable subscribers to streamline purchasing processes between customers and vendors. These platforms often offer seamless integration into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing for increased product visibility, expedient order processing, and timely invoicing. Part of this rising trend includes the use of PunchOut Catalogs in these platforms for eCommerce. Through PunchOut Catalog a buyer can have access a supplier's Web site from the buyer's own procurement application.

Purchasing from Sterlitech is easier than ever, as we are actively enabling PunchOut Catalogs for interested customers using almost any purchasing platforms. With our PunchOut Catalogs, you’ll readily and easily have access to our products while maintaining connection to your procurement system. Each PunchOut Catalog can be customized to your institution, simplifying product

Sterlitech is pleased to announce that you can now find the dyed polycarbonate membrane filters on their new product page, https://www.sterlitech.com/dyed-polycarbonate-membranes.html. These hydrophilic, polycarbonate track-etch (PCTE) membrane filters have been pigmented using black dye to minimize membrane autofluorescence. The dyed PCTE membrane filters are ideal for use with fluorescence microscopy analyses that involve direct observation and enumeration of animal cells or microorganisms that have been labeled with fluorescent markers. They are also suitable for optical microscopy studies of light colored particles and microorganisms by providing a dark background for enhanced contrast.

We now offer two types of the dyed PCTE membrane filters to cover the broadest possible range of potential applications.  One type is dyed using the traditional method with Irgalan Black dye. The resulting membrane