In my previous post, I discussed the procedure I use when preparing hydraulic cylinders for storage. In response, one of our members posed this question:
“One issue I feel you left out of the cylinder storage issue is the orientation question. How should a hydraulic cylinder be orientated for short term or long term storage? Our company repairs and evaluates … Read more
A question I get asked a lot by equipment owners, is the procedure for storing spare hydraulic cylinders for an extended period. So here’s what I recommend:
–Always store fully retracted.
–Store indoors in a clean, dry area.
–Smear the internal surfaces of eye/clevis bushes or bearings with grease – particularly if they’re steel.
–Protect any exposed chrome on the … Read more
A picture is worth a thousands words. And so is an accurate diagram. It can also be worth a lot of nickel. Consider the four main types of hydraulic diagrams in common use — and the consequences of having to manage a hydraulic machine without them:
Block Diagrams show the components of a hydraulic circuit as blocks joined by lines, … Read more