Environmental Impact of Using Fluid Power

Adopting manufacturing practices with an increased focus on sustainability that minimize carbon footprint and environmental harm are a growing necessity and value of businesses across the globe.

While working to improve the current and future environment, reducing your carbon footprint can boost your customer base, enhance loyalty, and minimize operating costs when done right. 

Many companies are setting goals and standards for purchasers surrounding the reduction of carbon footprint. If you and/or your business are looking for energy saving solutions, fluid power products may be a good solution.

• Replace outdated equipment. New models and parts can reduce energy consumption and save time by decreasing product turnaround time.
• Recycle and dispose of waste responsibly. Evaluate scrap and used materials to see if and how you can reuse them in the manufacturing process or try to recycle waste products appropriately.
• Educate employees. Instill a culture of environmental responsibility by setting company-wide goals to reduce carbon emission.

Spectrum Industrial Products carries lines from a variety of manufacturers dedicated to being environmentally friendly. Some features of these eco-friendly fluid power products, such as cylinders, shock absorbers and more, include:

• RoHS compliant materials
• Bio-degradable hydraulic oil
• Copper-free design
• Recyclable packaging materials

Many of the manufacturers and lines we proudly distribute value as corporations the development of environmentally friendly products and sourcing, while approaching activities and initiatives to actively promote an emphasis on “going green.”

Spectrum Industrial Products, Inc. focuses on recycling materials whenever possible. We also reuse packaging for products and use recycled paper in our day-to-day office workflows to reduce our carbon footprint. Our warehouse and office space also use energy efficient LED lightbulbs to reduce energy consumption.