The document discusses the Europafilter offline oil filtration system. It provides details on how the system works using cellulose filter technology to remove particles down to 0.1 micron from oil. This helps extend equipment lifespan by reducing oxidation and deposits. The benefits outlined include lower maintenance costs from fewer filter changes and oil replacements, less downtime, and productivity increases. Customer case studies from industries like offshore oil rigs, ships, and manufacturing plants demonstrate savings from implementing the Europafilter system.

1. Bangkok March 25
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2. Why do we meet today?

3. To present the one and only
Proactive Maintenance filter

4. The Value of Proactive Maintenance
The cost of proactive maintenance is much different than that of preventive, predictive
and breakdown maintenance. This is because you don’t actually have any kind of
impending condition. Proactive maintenance is a vigilant activity of controlling things, as
opposed to letting things fail on their own and then simply just changing out components
or letting a breakdown occur.
Brendan Casey, Noria, Machinery
Lubrication (2/2013)
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5. EUROPAFILTER
WHAT IS IT?
• Europafilter is an offline oil filter, attached to
the oil circulation outside of the machinery/
equipment.
• Based on cellulose filter technology, it is a
unique product in the market
• Ultra filtration, removes particles down to <
0.1 micron
• Traps deposits and resins 0.1 µm
• 99 % reduction of oxidation
• Reduces water - bound, free and emulsified
It can be deployed for any kind of heavy
machinery and hydraulic equipment that use
engine oil & lubricants
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6. www.europafilter.com
Machine / Motor: very clean oil
will lead to fewer breakdowns,
fewer maintenance intervals and
longer life span
Inline filter: does not have to be replaced anymore as
oil is filtered by sidestream filter
Oil tank: oil is
continuously cleaned
by Europafilter
Europafilter: ultra-filtration, cleans
water from the oil, reduces oxidation
effects. Filter change can be done
easily by closing oil in- /outlet while
machine is still running

7. EUROPAFILTER
BENEFITS
• Extension of machinery / equipment life span
= reduction of CAPEX in the long run
• No need to continuously buy new engine oil
as oil cleaned with Europafilter can be reused
for a long time = substantial OPEX reduction
• Oil filter change can be done offline without
having to shut down the equipment = higher
productivity
• Fewer downtimes for machinery / equipment
maintenance = higher productivity
• Fewer maintenance intervals = lower
maintenance cost
• Less hazardous waste (oil cleaned by
Europafilter can be used for a long time) =
• Leaves a green ecological footprint
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8. EUROPAFILTER
HISTORY
• The Europafilter idea was initially
developed by a NASA engineer for
satellites.
• Company milestones
1981 First prototype installed.
1981-2002 Testing and development
1996 EF2000 system launched
2010 Europafilter I.M. AB
International sales organization launched
• The EF2000 oil filter system makes
hydraulic and lubrication oils as clean or
even cleaner than new oil.
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9. EUROPAFILTER – PATENTED TECHNIQUE
Europafilter works based on a cellulose filter insert which is placed in a filter
housing. Unclean oil goes into the housing and a small pressure of
between 2-5 bars is built up in order to force the oil through the filter insert
and out comes perfectly clean oil.
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10. Spill tray (S) and overfill protection as an extra option (T).
The EF2000 systems can be mounted on a rack with a spill
tray S() to prevent oil spill.
Stand with Legs.
(example EF2135D with legs)
Portable systems (P).
Easy to carry and a stand alone unit(example EF2113PV).
Mobility for systems up to 3 filters housings (M).
Chosen system mounted on a mobile hand trolley
ATEX (EX) Systems, for explosive environnements.
Some Europafilter systems

11. EUROPAFILTER
Europafilter cleans oil from:
Traps deposits and resins 0.1 µm, 99 % reduction
(oxidation)
Reducing water, bound, free and emulsified
water
Filtering salt
Ultra filtration, particles down to < 0.1 mikron
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12. OIL DOES NOT WEAR OUT
IT SIMPLY GETS DIRTY
According to The U.S. Bureau of Standards, oil
cannot ”wear out” mechanically and can
therefore be used indefinitely, provided it is
cleaned properly.
American: Varnish
English: Resin

13. OIL OXIDATION
When oil is clean, the capacity to lubricate, wash and other properties, will
still be there. They can only disappear when oxidation occur.
Oxygen + particle surface = oxidation
Rate of reaction: Doubles for every 7°C temperature increase

14. EUROPAFILTER – THE PARTICLE PYRAMID
Most damage and oxidation in oil is caused by the 70% of particles
by weight, that are under 1µm in size.
Source: Thompson, B. and Livingstone, G. “Using Quantitative Spectrophotometric Analysis (QSA) as a Predictive Tool to
Measure Varnish Potential.” 2004 International Maintenance Conference Proceedings, December 2004.

15. Is new oil clean?

16. ISO 4406
21/19/16

17. ISO REFERENCE MODEL
What does the ISO code mean in oil?
Let's use the example ISO code: 21/19/16
The first number in the code refers to all particles found that were greater than 4
microns in size but were less than 6 microns.
The second number in the code refers to all particles found that were greater than 6
microns in size but were less than 14 microns.
The third number in the code refers to all particles found that were greater than 14
microns in size.
The bad thing is ISO do NOT count particles under 4 microns !
1 µm = 0.000001 m (1 x 10-6 m) = 0.001 mm. The symbol '>' is used to mean 'greater
than'. The unit 'µm', pronounced 'micrometer' is commonly referred to as simply
'micron'
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18. ISO code for oil quality?
 ISO 4406 does NOT count particles under 4 microns
 Smaller particles cause faster oxidation due to larger surface
(for a specific weight, e.g. 1g of particles)
21/19/16

19. How thick is the oil film in a roller bearing?

20. According to “the thickness of oil film is between 0,3-1 micron”

21. 5 micron
contra 0.5
micron
Do YOU need
clean oil in your
machine?

22. OIL OXIDATION
Temperature pocket sensor, generator
Safety valve, turbine regulator
Oil tank, turbine regulator
Valve, gas turbine
• This is how components look like where
there is oil oxidation.
• When the oil oxidates, it looses its abilities,
and sticky sludge and resin will form in the
oil which get stuck all over the machine on
the components and it makes the system go
jerky, or break down.
• The sticky sludge can also turn into varnish
with a hard surface that makes the allready
small tolerances even smaller.

24. EUROPAFILTER stops OIL OXIDATION
• This is how components look like after
oil has been cleaned by Europafilter.
• Oxidation disappears completely
• The equipment looks like new
• These are actual customer pictures
whereas Europafilter has been
deployed in machines that had already
been used 60,000 hours without
Europafilter (and then 20,000 hours
with Europaflter)

25. Gear box cleaned with Europafilter for
34000 h, without oil change
25
Scana Volda, 2000Kva,
1800 Kw,
Lubricant: Mobilgear XP
600 100

26.  Depending on the quality of filtration the
particles increases
 The oil has to be changed.
 Even that the oil get changed the deposits
and resin is still in the system
 Clean down to 0.1 micron.
Deposits are reduced in the oil and in the
system. The oils additives now cleans the
system.
 Consumption of full flow filters almost
ends.
 Almost No more oil changes.
Full flow filters and offline filters contra Maintenance
filters .

27. EUROPAFILTER – APPLICATIONS
for which types of oil does Europafilter work?
Well proven
• Gear Oil
• Lubrication Oil
• Transformer Oil
• Turbine Oil
• Compressor Oil
• Hydraulic Oil
• Cooler Oil
Proven
• Motor Oil
Volume: from 2 litres  70 000 litres

28. EUROPAFILTER – market
Offshore Oil Rigs
• Gullfaks C (Statoil)
• Over 180 EF2000 filter housings
Use in systems like:
• Hydraulic lift (+ elevators)
• Deck crane
• Gas turbine, compressors
• Thrusters
• HPU
• Shut down scrams
• Pumps (Oil export)
• Well head Control systems
=> Statoil has made the use of Europafilter on all its rigs mandatory.

29. EUROPAFILTER – market
Ships
Use in systems like:
• Deck crane
• Gas turbine
• Thrusters
• Hydraulic systems
• Diesel engine
• Propeller axle
• Pitch controller
• Rudder
EF2000 system is installed in:
Freight Ships, Tankers, Car Ferries,
Fire Ships, Maintenance Vessels,
Fishing Trawlers…

30. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Power plants
Water power, use in systems like:
• Gas turbine
• Generator
• Gearbox
• Turbine regulator
Wind power, use in systems like :
• Hydraulic
• Gearbox
Power companies using EF2000:
• E.ON, Fortum, Vattenfall

31. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Pulp & Paper
Use in systems like:
• All hydraulic systems
• Lubrication for paper machines
• All production lines
•Gearboxes
•Shoe press
EF2000 system is installed in:
Stora Enso, SCA, Billerud, Iggesund
Munksjo, a.s.o

32. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Manufacturing plants
Use in systems like:
• All hydraulic systems
• All machines
• All production lines
EF2000 system is installed in:
ABB, AstraZeneca, SKF, Akzo Nobel, a.s.o

33. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Automotive industry
Use in systems like:
• All hydraulic systems
• All machines
• All production lines
EF2000 system is installed in:
Volvo, Saab, Scania, IAC Group (ex. Lear), a.s.o.

34. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Mining
Use in hydraulic systems like:
• Ore mill
• Concrete sprayer (walls)
• Prospect drills
• Ore loader (Toro)
• Ventilation mine shaft drills
• Gearbox for conveyors
• a.s.o.
EF2000 system is installed in:
LKAB, Atlas Copco, Bergteamet,
Simba, a.s.o.

35. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Agriculture & Dump &
Sawmills
Use in systems like:
• All hydraulic systems
• All machines
• All production lines
EF2000 system is installed in:
Volvo, Toro, Setra Saw Mill,
Recycling, a.s.o.

36. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
Building & Road Work
Use in systems like:
• All hydraulic systems
• All machines
• All production lines
EF2000 systems are installed in:
Volvo, Toro, Cat, Veidekke
Concrete, a.s.o.

37. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
DEPLOYMENT EXAMPLE
Harbour
• Crane (normal)
• Container Crane
• Gearboxes

38. EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT AREAS
Army, Navy & Air Force
• hydraulic systems in military
equipment
• Ship engines & hydraulic equipment
• Aircraft turbines and systems

39. Plastic injection moulding
Oxidation residues like varnish/resin is a very common problem in this industry.
Average replacement pace for
valves in this business are 4
valves/machine/year. All due
to varnish. This would be
lessen or eliminated with
clean oil. Problems starts
normally after a couple of
years .
According to Mr Francesc Alomar Belmonte,
Lubrizol. NORIA article published May-June
2013
EUROPAFILTER – MARKET
DEPLOYMENT EXAMPLE
EF system are installed in:
Indorama PET, Indorama
Polyester, IAC Group, Euroform

40. Some of our customers today

41. EUROPAFILTER
BUSINESS
ASPECTS
• Many reference customers in
Northern Europe / Scandinavia
across many industries & sectors
(Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas,
Mining, Manufacturing…)
• Testimonies by Statoil and
numerous other customers are
available
• Europafilter test systems can be
provided

42. Europafilter provides the following business benefits based
on over 25 years experience from over 350 major clients
• <50% less disruption of operations = less new spare parts
• <50% less disruption in the operation of production = loss decreases
• At least 50-100% longer service life = investment costs for new system
• The oil does not need to be replaced = 5-20€ / liter / year
• The system's inline oil filter need not be changed = 10-100€ / filter
• The oxidation disappears = do not have to clean the oil tanks (hours)
• "Old dirty oil" = destruction of the oil cost 1-10€ /liter
Additional "Likely" financial savings for customers
Energy (power) = systems go smoother (less friction, less cost, etc.)

43. At Statoil Kolsness the EF investment are
approximately 2.000.000 NOK (232.000 Euro).
According to Hans A Storebo, Europafilter
Norway, Statoil claims that the savings, in
RCM for them are 1000 times bigger.
RCM
Reliability Centered Maintenance - is a process to ensure that assets continue to do what
their users require in their present operating context

44. • You don´t have to change the oil anymore.
• Fantastic business case based on savings from oil, spare
parts, full flow filters, etc.
• Green foot print for your company.
• Significantly less maintenance breaks, planned and
unplanned.
• Avoid expensive production stops.
• Clean oil ”washes” the system and doubles its life span.
• 90 days money back guarantee if customer is not satisfied
(which never happened!)
Summary

45. Thank you
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