Regardless of the reason that you
depend on a hydraulic system, you want it to work reliably each time that you
need it. This drive technology delivers fluids to various types of equipment,
such as excavators, industrial presses, cranes, vehicles, lifts and more. If
sudden malfunctions occurred, the items that help power your hydraulics cannot
operate smoothly and correctly. This can lead to expensive repairs and a
production shutdown in severe cases. Luckily, when you know the following ways
to improve your system’s reliability, you can avoid many unpleasant and even
costly issues.
1. Your hydraulic system will work more reliably when you keep it free of
contaminants. In fact, approximately 75% of the breakdowns with these systems
happen due to foreign particles or substances being in the hydraulic fluid.
Filtering the fluid is the best way to be certain that it is not contaminated
with unwanted substances. Also, you must flush the lines periodically and
replace the hydraulic fluid to ensure that the fluid stays clean.
2. Maintain your hydraulic system at the correct temperature. While
contaminants are number one for causing malfunctions in this type of system,
allowing your hydraulics to overheat comes in a close second. If the
temperature climbs beyond 60-degrees C, it decreases the lifespan of the
hydraulic fluid. With each 15-degree increase of this temperature level, the
life of the hydraulic fluid is cut in half. As a result, drastic temperature
hikes that degrade the fluid rapidly lead to malfunctions and even shutdowns
that can lower your productivity if relevant.
3. Moisture is an enemy of hydraulic components. Moisture not only sets up the
perfect environment for oxidation, but it also can cause your hydraulic parts
to corrode or become damaged in other ways. When your hydraulics are connected
to indoor equipment, the main cause of moisture is high humidity in the ambient
air, so monitor humidity levels to prevent moisture issues in this case. For
outdoor equipment with hydraulics, monitor it closely to catch moisture issues.
Also, desiccant breathers remove moisture before it enters into the hydraulic
fluid.
4. Perform preventative maintenance routinely to improve the reliability of
your hydraulic system. Performing this type of maintenance should include the
breathing caps, reservoirs, heat exchangers, oil level switches and other parts
of the system. Also, be certain to address issues, if you find any, quickly.
5. Run tests on your system periodically to catch potential problems early.
6. Always invest in quality hydraulic components when repairs or replacement
are necessary.
Keep these ways to improve hydraulic system reliability in mind to maintain and
care for your system, and you will reduce major issues from occurring. You also
will extend the lifespan of your system by taking these actions.
Factory 89, 38-40 Popes Road
Keysborough, Victoria, 3173
Phone: (03) 9798-6511
Optimized by NetwizardSEO.com.au
