hydraulicman
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Cylinders are less complicated than most other types of
hydraulic components and are therefore relatively easy
to repair. As a result, many hydraulic equipment owners
carry out these repairs themselves.
An important step in the repair process that is often skipped
by DIY repairers, is the checking of rod straightness. Bent
rods cause distortion, and ultimatley premature failure, of
the rod seal(s).
Rod straightness should always be checked when a cylinder is
being re-sealed or repaired. This is done by placing the rod on
rollers and measuring the run-out with a dial gauge. The rod
should be as straight as possible, but a run-out of 0.5
millimeters per linear meter of rod is generally considered
acceptable.
hydraulic components and are therefore relatively easy
to repair. As a result, many hydraulic equipment owners
carry out these repairs themselves.
An important step in the repair process that is often skipped
by DIY repairers, is the checking of rod straightness. Bent
rods cause distortion, and ultimatley premature failure, of
the rod seal(s).
Rod straightness should always be checked when a cylinder is
being re-sealed or repaired. This is done by placing the rod on
rollers and measuring the run-out with a dial gauge. The rod
should be as straight as possible, but a run-out of 0.5
millimeters per linear meter of rod is generally considered
acceptable.