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Berendsen’s hydraulic cylinder repair centres around the country return hundreds of cylinders to service every month. As a result, there’s nothing they haven’t seen when it comes to hydraulic cylinder failures. To help you understand how and why cylinders fail, here are the top things that put these hard working actuators out of action. So […]
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There are a few different types of seals within your hydraulic cylinder and they each have their own, specific, job requirements. Some must cope with extreme pressure, while others are simply there to keep dirt out of the system. Each of these seals needs to be specially selected according to their role – to ensure […]
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Are your cylinders trying to tell you something? There are several warning signs of serious hydraulic cylinder wear that give you advanced warning that a cylinder is on its way out. Learning to recognise these telltale signs will help you to treat common problems before they become catastrophic failures. That way, you can conduct planned […]
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When a hydraulic cylinder seal fails, it always leaves behind telltale clues that will offer valuable insight into the underlying causes that led to the failure. In the same way that a detective examines a crime scene for clues, a hydraulic cylinder repair technician looks for evidence such as glazing, cracking, fracturing and swelling to […]
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While it’s not usually possible to see inside a hydraulic pump and motor assembly and observe the wear taking place, there is one surefire clue that makes it possible to know if these important components are on their way out. Declining efficiency is a sign of leakage and/or increased internal friction, which is why keeping […]
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Whether you’re a mining operation, a construction company, a manufacturer or a farm, your hydraulic cylinders are the hardworking muscles of your operation. These faithful servants are employed to do everything from lift, pull, open, close and even crush depending on the application. As linear actuators, they have a simple role to apply a pushing […]
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As CEO of Berendsen Fluid Power, James Leach knows more than a thing or two about hydraulic equipment. In this blog, he explains why preventative maintenance is so important – and how it can save your business time and money.
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Is your hydraulic pump getting excessively hot during normal operation? Pumps do generate heat when running, however they are designed with specific heat parameters in mind. Overheating is an abnormal condition that leads to destructive issues such as thinning of hydraulic fluid, which leads to reduced lubrication, metal-on-metal contact of moving parts. And accelerated pump […]
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