TEST OBJECTIVE #3 --- TO SHOW INCREASES IN FACTORY FILTER LIFE EXPECTANCY.

A common benefit of added filtration by the GCF Filters is the ability to greatly extend the factory filter life expectancy.

This is achieved by the GCF Filter’s ability to reduce particle counts and control particles smaller than the factory filters are designed to remove.   Massive particle count reductions were seen within all engines and hydraulic systems over the initial counts taken at the start of these tests. (SEE ATTACHED GRAPHS ON PARTICLE COUNT REDUCTIONS)

These particle count reductions not only extend the life of the factory equipped filter, but are the principle reason for the Wear reduction achieved and the GCF Filter's ability to control wear within engines and hydraulic systems.

ON ALL EQUIPMENT UTILIZING THE GCF FILTERS, AN INCREASE OF 50% To 75% IN FACTORY FILTER LIFE WAS EXPERIENCED.

·           TEST OBJECTIVE #4------TO ACHIEVE PRIMARY FILTER ELEMENT INVENTORY STANDARDIZATION FOR ALL EQUIPMENT IN AREAS OF LUBE OIL, FUEL, AND HYDRAULIC FLUIDS.

By the use of the GCF Filters, the Bay Marchand Unit was able to standardize all of the test equipment on one primary filter element part number.  The GCF Filters were used on lube oil fuel, hydraulic, and air systems. Regardless of the application, the same element is used, but each above application requires a different designed housing to perform its function for that application.

Instead of having to purchase a different housing and element for lube oil, fuel, etc., GCF Inc. allows you to use different housings, but with the same element.

By utilizing the GCF Filters on all of their equipment as the primary filter, the Bay Marchand Unit estimates savings in the amounts of 60% - 70% in filter expenditures.

·           TEST OBJECTIVE #5 --- TO CONTROL AND/OR REDUCE MOISTURE CONTENTS WITHIN ENGINES AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS AIR CONTROLS.

The GCF Filters have proven to be an effective means of controlling and reducing moisture within the test equipment at the Bay Marchand Unit. The ''A'' Platform crane hydraulic system has not had a fluid drain in over two (2) years. The ''C'' Platform crane hydraulic system (NOT USING THE GCF FILTERS) had a severe accumulation of moisture and required several complete fluid and filter changes during the same period. The only difference between the two cranes was that the ''A'' Platform crane was using the GCF Filters.

On the following page are moisture graphs that epitomize the findings on tests that were performed at S.O.I., Harvey, LA and With a Sullair, Inc. compressor, to further show that the GCF Filter is effective in controlling moisture within hydraulic systems.