Barloworld Equipment understands that keeping your worksite productive at the lowest possible cost is your goal. Taking this goal into account we want to share some cylinder maintenance tips with you to achieve just that. We all know the importance of regular maintenance and the disastrous effects of not doing regular maintenance on your machines.
Cylinder maintenance is key to ensuring that the hydraulic system functions seamlessly and efficiently. It is therefore imperative to have an effective hydraulic management system in place to help keep your machines operating optimally. The effect of cylinder maintenance is reduced downtime and lower operating costs.
DID YOU KNOW?
75-85% OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURES CAN BE TRACED TO CONTAMINATION?
Preventive maintenance reduces repair costs and unnecessary equipment purchases. To assist you in managing your hydraulic system, here are a few tips to keeping your cylinder clean and operating efficiently:
| HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVELS |
Check hydraulic fluid levels daily. Preventive maintenance is better than reactive maintenance. |
| LEAKS AND DAMAGED HOSES |
Check for leaks and damaged hoses daily. Fix leaks immediately to avoid unplanned downtime. |
| OIL/ FILTER CHANGE INTERVALS |
Follow the recommended oil/ filter change intervals to protect your engine from damage by removing impurities such as dirt, oxidized oil, metal particles etc. |