Hi Mechanical! 3 Ways to Increase the Life Span of Your Hydraulic Equipment!!!1!2!!3!!!

Hi Mechanical! 3 Ways to Increase the Life Span of Your Hydraulic Equipment!!!1!2!!3!!!

Like it or not, hydraulic systems are part of modern-day life.  You probably rely on hydraulics for your power brakes and power steering. Hydraulic systems tend to be fairly complicated, and maintaining and repairing them can be difficult.  Luckily, there are lots of things that you can do to improve the longevity of the hydraulic systems that you use on a daily basis. Even though there are thousands of applications of hydraulic machinery, they tend to follow some basic patterns of predictability when it comes to malfunctioning parts.  Here are three simple ways you can increase the life span of your equipment. 1. Keep Track of Hose Issues, and Replace or Repair Where Necessary; Hoses don't tend to break unless they are very old or worn.  There are several ways in which hoses break down, and each comes with its own set of circumstances. Old hoses tend to have cracks that start to form on the inside and outside of hose walls.  One of the major contributors to hose breakdown over time is the presence of ozone.  Ozone is a chemical that reacts with hose material, diminishing the life expectancy of the hose.  You can prevent this by using ozone-resistant hoses in the future. Hoses with abrasions indicate some sort of mechanical friction against the hose.  This is likely due to your hoses not being secured properly.  The best way to secure a hose to something is to use hydraulic hose clamps. These clamps come in all shapes and sizes, and are capable of fastening hoses to almost any surface. You might also consider buying abrasion-resistant hosing, especially is this is a repetitive problem. Abrasion-resistant hosing will not fix the problem, but it can greatly increase the time between replacements. Tightly bent hoses will often break down more quickly than straight hoses.  They are also known to form kinks over time. For these reasons, you can buy hosing that can be bent up to 180 degrees.  Since it is made to handle this type of stress, it lasts a lot longer in bent form than other hose options. 2. Install Versatile Couplings; Some couplings are extremely sensitive. When installing them, you can easily apply the wrong torque, resulting in a leaky or malfunctioning connection.  If you encounter this, you will definitely have to replace the coupling.  Consider installing a coupling that is designed to handle improper torque so that you don't find yourself having to replace the part again soon. When purchasing couplings, try to pick a manufacturer that offers a variety of options.  Hydraulic parts are manufactured all over the world, because of that, there are lots of different types of parts that just don't fit together.  By purchasing from a manufacturer that sells all types of fittings and hoses, you can be sure to find what you are looking for. 3. Use Quality Part Replacements; When hoses or other parts need to be replaced, the time that the machinery is not running during repairs is referred to as 'downtime', because time is MONEY, minimizing downtime is important to reduce costs and speed production. Gates Programs recommends replacing hoses, clamps, and fittings with beefier parts that have longer life spans in order to reduce downtime.  The less you have to REPLACE PARTS, the less downtime your equipment will require for proper function. There are lots of things that can go wrong with a hydraulic system.  However, by properly identifying the malfunctioning or missing parts, and replacing them with more durable versions, you can decrease the amount of maintenance your hydraulic system requires.  Don't buy cheap REPLACEMENT PARTS for your hydraulic system. If you do, you could end up paying for it in repairs down the road.