Oil leakage in a hydraulic system reduces efficiency and leads to increased power losses. Internal leakage does not cause loss of fluid in the system…
Category: Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Most of the production personnel carry the impression that a maintenance department exists primarily to repair the faults that occur. Unfortunately this is not the…
Most hydraulic and pneumatic faults are caused by dirt. Very small particles can nick seals, abrade surfaces, block orifices and cause valve spools to jam.…
Electrical systems are generally recognized as being potentially lethal and all organizations by law must have procedures for isolation of the equipment and adopt safe…
Entrained gas or gas bubbles in the hydraulic fluid is caused by the sweeping of air out of a free air pocket by the flowing…
Excessive contaminants in the working fluid prevent proper lubrication of components such as pumps, motors, valves and actuators. This can result in wear and scoring…
The most common causes of hydraulic system failures are: • Clogged and dirty oil filters • An inadequate supply of oil in the reservoir •…