Add-On “Suppressor” Makes Hydraulics Run Smoother, Quieter

Add-On “Suppressor” Makes Hydraulics Run Smoother Quieter TRACTORS Hydraulics The Wilkes & McLean Suppressor can reduce the noises vibrations and wear found with large hydraulic systems The in-line device absorbs shocks and suppresses noise reducing pulsations wear and leakage “The Suppressor can be installed anywhere hydraulics are used ” says Ben Finfrock Wilkes & McLean “It is used on a lot of large agricultural and construction equipment ” The suppressor is nitrogen charged and easily recharged as needed According to Finfrock how often it needs to be topped off depends on how often the hydraulics are used as well as what they are used for and the type of fluid used The Suppressor is only 8 1/4 in long making installation easy “Suppressors are sized by system flow and pressure as well as the size of the hydraulic line ” says Finfrock Finfrock says the company’s Suppressor ranges in price from $280 to $800 The company sells them direct as well as through distributors He says several large equipment manufacturers are testing the suppressors for possible factory installation Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Wilkes & McLean Ltd 600 Estes Ave Schaumburg Ill 60193 ph 847 534-2000; toll free 877 534-6445; www wilkesandmclean com

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