Proper maintenance of your hydraulic system ensures a longer life for your machine. This can prevent unexpected breakdowns which put your equipment out of action at important times of the year, and avoid unnecessarily high costs for the purchase of new parts or even a completely new system. In this article we give you three tips to properly maintain your hydraulic system.
Careful observation of a machine is very important and requires effort. It is difficult to diagnose a component or part of the hydraulic system. Therefore, in order to be able to carry out proper maintenance, you need to know what needs your close attention.
Reservoir
The reservoir is located at the heart of a hydraulic system. It is important that the venting remains clean. Filter deaeration is important, especially in humid environments. By carrying out basic checks, such as liquid level checks and leak inspections, you avoid unwanted surprises and prevent major defects at an early stage. For more thorough and technical checks, it is wise to call in an expert.
Hydraulic leakage
Always check your hydraulic systems for leaks. Especially when using machines in extreme conditions or after transporting them on bumpy roads. Vibrations can cause fasteners to loosen or shorten the life of a hose or coupling.
Preventive maintenance vs complex maintenance tasks
As described above, many problems can be avoided entirely through proper preventive control and maintenance. However, there are also more complex maintenance tasks that require more time and attention. For example, testing pump performance and checking the wear and tear of cylinders and motors. Make sure you carry out these tasks regularly, or have them carried out by your dealer.
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It is also worth ensuring you are preventing contaminants from entering your hydraulics system; you can find out more about fluid contamination risks here.
Ask an expert
Are you wondering whether you are performing maintenance correctly? Perhaps you would simply like more information about hydraulics. Call an account manager or a product specialist at Kramp for reliable advice on everything to do with hydraulics. We are always here to help you.
