Hydraulic rod cylinders are widely renowned for their strength and longevity. While it’s not common for problems to arise, there may come a time when you need to schedule cylinder repairs due to impending failure or wear. Here are a few instances when this might be necessary.

When Should You Repair Hydraulic Rod Cylinders?

1. Eye Bearing Failure

All hydraulic cylinders are designed to exert force against a load of a specific limit. Going above this limitation can easily put too much pressure on the cylinder, resulting in premature wear or breakage of the eye bearing. Upon using the cylinder again, the product could malfunction entirely due to repeated exposure to high pressure. It’s imperative to determine the application’s load-bearing limit beforehand so that your technician can produce a suitable component.

2. Overheating Cylinder

When a hydraulic rod cylinder heats up, the temperature forces the application to operate at a reduced capacity. Heat not only affects functionality but could also lead to damage to other components and degrade the quality of internal fluids. The seals associated with these fluids might then develop damage—such as cracks or corrosion—that leads to leakage.

3. Internal Corrosion

When a cylinder is used in an improper environment or operated in the wrong way, its oil might become contaminated by water or other fluids. Those unwelcome elements could be abrasive enough to cause structural damage to the rod or the seals. Your cylinder repair technician might be able to resolve this by blocking the entryway or fixing the seal that allows pollutants to enter the cylinder and corrupt the oil.

The professionals at LWG Finishing take pride in providing outstanding service at reasonable rates to clients throughout the Tri-State area of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. They perform work on hydraulic rod cylinders, offer different types of plating, and handle cylinder repairs. Visit them online for more information about how they can assist in your project, or give them a call at (513) 860-1156 to schedule hydraulic rod cylinder repairs.