How do you implement proper hydraulic cylinder maintenance? How do you know when your hydraulic cylinder seals require replacement? Why won’t my hydraulic cylinder retract? Do my cylinder component parts need repair or should I purchase new equipment? Our How-To Series aims to tackle your most pressing hydraulic cylinder problems and guide you to practical and efficient solutions. Demolish downtime in the field and return to your industrial applications sooner by following along with expert how-to hydraulic cylinder advice from HCI.
Approximately 70 to 80% of all hydraulic system failures are directly related to hydraulic fluid contamination. Caused by debris, particles, or substances polluting your system, contamination can bring your work to a standstill. By recognizing the signs that hydraulic fluid contamination has occurred, determining the contamination source, and taking steps to address or prevent contamination …
Improper cylinder mounting is a leading cause of sideloading, which contributes to premature wear and equipment downtime. Using the correct mounting type allows your cylinder to function correctly and efficiently and reduces misalignment issues and equipment failure. Mounting Types for Hydraulic Cylinders There are several mounting types for hydraulic cylinders. Before we go into how …
Most single acting dump truck cylinders have 2 ports on the main barrel or body. One port is typically located towards the top, or plunger end. The second port is generally positioned at the other end of the cylinder near the base, or blind end. The versatility of two ports allows cylinder manufacturers to make …
At Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc., we are dedicated to delivering the exact cylinder you need to get the job done. However, those cylinders won’t mean much to you if they don’t arrive safely. Proper shipping practices must be followed to guarantee safe delivery of these important parts. Here are a few things we pay attention to …
Bleeding air from your system is critical to maintaining or installing dump truck cylinders. Trapped air can contaminate your system’s hydraulic fluid, leading to degraded performance, damaged component parts, cavitation, and, in extreme cases, complete hydraulic cylinder failure. Luckily, bleeding hydraulic cylinders is a straightforward process. By releasing the pressure from a hydraulic cylinder bleeder …
Dump trucks are used in a variety of industries and for many purposes. Dump trucks carry loose material such as soil, rock, or road salt. Some dump trucks are capable of carrying payloads up to 26 tons. With a capacity for high payloads, rollovers are a major consideration for dump trucks. Drivers should always obey …
Listed below are the top 4 causes of cylinder failure. A proper equipment inspection, regular training, and a preventative maintenance plan can all decrease the chances of these common cylinder failures. 1. Sideloading Sideloading is the most common cause of wear and cylinder failure. A common result of sideloading is cylinder misalignment, which creates an …
To protect your hydraulic cylinders for long life, it is essential to incorporate preventative maintenance in your regular protocol. Following strict maintenance, the calendar not only ensures safety for operators but also prevents premature hydraulic cylinder failure. Cylinder Contamination Since most hydraulic cylinder failures are a direct result of contamination, maintaining the cleanliness of the …
