This company now offers a line of biodegradable, fire-resistant hydraulic fluids for glass manufacturing. Available in both water- and vegetable-based forms, the fluids are biodegradable and safe for use in extreme-heat environments, such as float glass plants, where glass melting furnaces reach temperatures as high as 2990°F.

“The extreme high heat and pressure that occur during glass manufacturing, combined with flammable hydraulic oil, is a recipe for disaster,” said Tony Noblit, market development manager for fluid power. “A ruptured hydraulic line can spray a combustible mist of oil into the ignition source. Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids are critical to prevent loss of life and corporate tragedy.”

For more information, visit www.houghtonintl.com.