Parker Hannifin has launched a portable filtration system designed to help industrial operators reduce equipment downtime by removing water and contaminants from hydraulic fluids before they can damage critical machinery.
The new GLFTrolley, unveiled by Parker’s Hydraulic & Industrial Process Filtration Division, is aimed at sectors including mining, marine, forestry, and manufacturing, where hydraulic systems operate in harsh environments and are vulnerable to contamination from dirt, dust, water, and other particles.
The company said contamination remains one of the leading causes of hydraulic system failures, resulting in reduced performance, accelerated component wear, and costly unplanned maintenance. The GLFTrolley has been developed to support preventive maintenance programmes by filtering hydraulic and lubrication oils both during transfer operations and while systems remain in service.
Available with nominal flow rates of 20 litres and 40 litres per minute, the unit combines a gear pump with a single-phase motor designed for continuous operation. Parker said the trolley can be used as either a mobile or fixed offline filtration solution, making it suitable for both smaller hydraulic installations and larger industrial systems requiring permanent filtration support.
The launch reflects a broader industry focus on asset reliability and maintenance efficiency as manufacturers seek to maximise equipment availability while controlling operating costs. Hydraulic failures can have a disproportionate impact on automated production environments, where unexpected downtime can halt entire processes.
Sanna Tefke, Product Manager at Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Industrial Process Filtration Division, said operators across industries face constant challenges from environmental contamination.
“Machines operate in a range of environments such as mining, marine and forestry where dirt, dust, water and various particles are unavoidable,” she said. “Using a Parker portable GLFTrolley is an economical way to protect your hydraulic system from harm that can be caused by contamination.”
Parker said the compact design allows maintenance personnel to transport the unit directly to equipment in the field, helping to reduce service times while maintaining fluid cleanliness. By improving oil quality, the company claims the system can help extend component life, lower maintenance costs, and reduce the risk of unplanned shutdowns.
The launch comes as industrial operators increasingly invest in reliability-centred maintenance strategies, with fluid condition management becoming a key part of efforts to improve overall equipment effectiveness and extend the lifespan of capital-intensive assets.
Parker Hannifin, headquartered in the US, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of motion and control technologies, serving industrial, mobile, and aerospace markets.
