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How to Reduce the Repair and Replacement Costs of Hydraulic Cylinders

How to Reduce the Repair and Replacement Costs of Hydraulic Cylinders

Many modern industrial machines, such as pumps and motors, are run on energy generated by hydraulic cylinders. Hydraulic cylinders, while a great source of energy, can be costly to repair and maintain. Research finds that one in ten industrial machines do not operate at optimal levels because of specific design factors, design factors that can be avoided by making sure your machine and its energy source match your production and capacity requirements. With a mismatched machine, you will find yourself impacted by the stressors of repair and replacement, driving up costs for yourself and your customers.

Contain these costs by performing regularly scheduled maintenance. Meticulous and timely maintenance is the only way to strengthen the efficiency and durability of your industrial equipment. However, in this effort, do not handle your machines roughly. Careful handling is incredibly important. Read on for tips on machine handling that will reduce your expenses during maintenance.

Look for Twisted Rods

Air cylinder rod twists are undesirable abnormalities associated with poor construction and low quality materials. Twists may also be a sign of incorrect cylinder or rod installation or unsuitable rod diameter. Bent rods contribute to deficient load balancing, which in turn may lead to additional issues, such as leakage and unpredictable application performance downtime.

For these reasons, it’s important to check that rods and cylinders are mounted properly, per the instructions of your hydraulic cylinder provider.

Check Rod Quality

In addition to the quality discussed above, the rod’s finish quality must also be noted. To work seamlessly with its application, a rod needs superior finishing. Superior finishing is neither overly smooth nor overly rough, and it should complement the object for which it is being used. To prolong the life and increase the durability of a rod, some specialists recommend alternating its coating or finishing.

Finally note that a wearing area will cause seal warping if it doesn’t have enough load bearing support. To avoid this and subsequent adverse impact, carefully select your bearing or wearing area.


Post time: Oct-12-2022