Discover how to properly schedule maintenance for your hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance.
Maintaining your hydraulic system effectively is crucial to extend its life and prevent costly downtime.
Daily checks are essential and should include monitoring oil levels and temperatures in the power unit tanks, inspecting for contamination like water or dirt in the oil, and ensuring there are no leaks.
It's also important to check all screws, pipe clamps, and pressure gauges for proper functioning and to regularly clean surfaces and components to avoid any build-up of dirt.
Every six weeks, maintenance tasks should focus on checking air filters and strainers, cleaning the hydraulic power unit, and ensuring all connections and fittings are secure and leak-free.
Hydraulic hoses and cylinders should also be inspected for any signs of wear or damage and replaced as necessary.
Annually, a thorough cleaning and flushing of the power unit oil tank are necessary, along with checking the couplings of the pump and motor. If any components like proportional valves require servicing, it’s vital to contact a certified service engineer or the component manufacturer.