Tank Optimization and Reducing Oil Costs

Cost Savings. Downsizing a reservoir with tank optimization means less steel and oil are needed upon initial construction, reducing up front manufacturing expenses for OEMs. Additional savings are passed on to end users, who will need less hydraulic oil to run the equipment over its lifetime.

Improved Energy Efficiency. A smaller reservoir with reduced fluid volume reduces the overall weight of the equipment, translating to improved energy efficiency. Lower fluid volume also reduces warmup time in cold start conditions. Any improvements in energy efficiency are especially important for electric-powered equipment, which relies on more limited battery power.

Increased Machine Space. A smaller hydraulic reservoir can allow overall downsizing of the equipment or make way for additional improvements to the design. Larger batteries or fuel tanks, cooling units and other beneficial modifications can be made when space is freed up within the machine.

Sustainability Benefits. Tank optimization reduces the carbon footprint of an operation in several ways:

1. 1.  By downsizing a reservoir, less hydraulic oil must be produced and then disposed of, reducing the emissions from both the initial manufacturing of the oil and lowering the amount of waste oil per machine.
   2. The carbon footprint of initial construction is also mitigated by the reduction in materials needed to create the reservoir itself.
   3. Improvements in fuel efficiency for diesel and other fossil fuel-powered equipment reduces CO2 and other harmful emissions overall.
   4. Finally, the increase in energy efficiency and available machine space can open up avenues for electrifying equipment, or improving the performance of electric-powered machines, which are at the forefront of sustainable equipment.