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Determine cold weather operation limits and minimum start-up temperature for hydraulic systems
Input Parameters
Fluid Pour Point (°F)
Min Ambient Temp (°F)
Startup Type
Cold Start (no heater)
Reservoir Heater Available
Extended Warm-up OK
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane Pump
Piston Pump
Calculate
Results
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Min Start Temp
°F
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Est. Viscosity at Min
cSt
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Pump Start OK?
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Recommendation
Reference
Min start temp = Pour point + 20°F Gear pumps: max ~2000 cSt cold start Vane pumps: max ~1000 cSt Piston pumps: max ~800 cSt