Advancing fluid monitoring with real-time insights for proactive maintenance and efficiency

19 May, 2025

Micron Eagle Hydraulics has introduced a new solution designed to address a longstanding challenge in industrial maintenance: effective fluid monitoring. The Fluid-fitness Remote Online Guardian, or FROG, offers a shift from traditional methods of fluid condition
monitoring, enabling real-time data analysis and proactive maintenance for industrial systems.

In this context, ‘fluid’ refers to essential industrial liquids such as hydraulic fluids, lubricants and certain fuels, essential for the smooth and efficient running of machinery. FROG offers predictive intelligence and customisable alerts to monitor these fluids in real-time, enabling proactive asset management.

By detecting contamination issues, FROG helps prevent costly downtime, improve operational efficiency and support sustainability, ultimately transforming maintenance practices and driving enhanced performance. It also helps reduce the need for frequent
handling and disposal of fluids, contributing to a lower environmental impact by minimising waste and hazardous disposal requirements.

It is the first product developed under Micron Eagle’s Fluid Fitness Technology (FFT) programme. This initiative is designed to transform how industries monitor and manage fluids, improving operational efficiency, extending the lifespan of equipment and refining maintenance practices. FFT also prioritises fostering collaboration and open dialogue within the industry, ensuring that solutions are responsive to both current needs and emerging challenges. Through this innovative approach, FFT aims to raise fluid
performance standards while addressing complex industry demands with cutting edge technology and expertise.

Mark Burnett, Business Development Director at Micron Eagle Hydraulics, said: “FROG is a genuine industry game changer and has already been adopted by a major operator that immediately realised its benefits.

“FROG acts as a radar for fluid fitness, communicating early-warning data to support the process of identifying potential equipment failures, while helping to optimise performance and asset integrity.”

The solution offers a sleek and intuitive interface, allowing users to define precise set points for various elements such as contamination levels, temperature, relative humidity and pressure.

Combined with the appropriate fluid conditioning unit, FROG forms a patented solution that has already secured contracts in the UK, Middle East and Africa. The development of this innovation was led by Henry Nagel, a director at Micron Eagle, based in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire.

Cloud-based dashboard

FROG’s cloud-based dashboard provides real-time data accessible to maintenance teams and management, whether offshore or onshore, via desktop or mobile device. It’s a preventative approach – one with visibility of system fluid health and notification of issues.

Advanced analytics tools allow the identification of trends to facilitate proactive maintenance without disrupting existing workflows.

Industries such as offshore oil and gas, manufacturing, transportation and power generation require robust fluid monitoring to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability. In offshore oil and gas, monitoring lubricating and functional system fluids is crucial for safety and operational efficiency. Manufacturing sectors benefit from fluid monitoring in production machinery, hydraulic presses and assembly lines to minimise downtime and maintain precision. The transportation industry is increasingly reliant on effective fluid management to support sustainability goals. In power generation, maintaining the quality of turbine and generator fluids is of paramount importance in the prevention of outages.