A good practice with any machinery is to perform regular checkups and fix any little issues as soon as possible. If you ignore small problems or naively think an older machine will run as efficiently as a new one without regular maintenance, you could have serious consequences on your hands.

The same goes for hydraulic systems. Due to their moving parts and regular use, they should undergo regular hydraulic repairs and maintenance to ensure they keep running efficiently and safely. Often a little bit of effort regularly prevents major catastrophes in the long term.

The benefits of regular repair and maintenance

The benefits of regularly monitoring hydraulic systems and repairing minor issues when they arise are numerous. Particularly critical is that regular maintenance keeps operators safer from potential hazards. Dealing with issues promptly can help avoid costly repairs later on and can prevent time delays affecting productivity.

Health & Safety

Health and safety are paramount in any work environment, and checking hydraulic equipment regularly is a key way to ensure you are complying with safety standards. Regularly checking and maintaining the integrity of hydraulic equipment helps reduce the risk of accidents. Without doing this, serious harm to operators could result.

Avoid expensive repairs

By putting in a small effort regularly to keep machinery clean, you can delay the need to replace parts and can prevent a significant issue later on. However, if you put off dealing with a small issue, you will likely have a larger and more costly one on your hands. By doing regular hydraulic repairs, you can avoid a costly situation.

Prevent time-loss

If major hydraulic repairs are required, equipment will be out of action for a time. This may have significant consequences for a company. By practicing regular repair and maintenance, you can avoid delaying jobs and losing productivity.

What should you look out for?

There are a number of simple things you can do on a regular basis to prevent negative consequences. You should consider the following things when performing regular hydraulic repairs and maintenance:

• Clean your system. Dirty hydraulic fluid can damage working parts.
• Check your hydraulic fluid including whether it is contaminated, and if the temperature and viscosity are correct for the operating conditions.
• Is your system operating slowly? This is likely a symptom of an issue that needs to be identified.
• Any unusual noises could indicate air is entering the hydraulic system. If the hydraulic fluid is contaminated with air it could cause significant damage.
• Don’t overheat your system.
• Check that your components are working optimally, especially the hydraulic pump, valves, actuators and seals. Small issues with these may cause bigger issues throughout the system.

If you notice any issues, it is best to contact a professional hydraulic repairs service as soon as possible.

Need a trustworthy hydraulic repairs service?

At Hydraulic Solutions, we are able to assist with regular and major hydraulic repairs. If you suspect there is an issue with your system, or you’d just like a regular check up, let us help you. We have years of experience troubleshooting, analysing and repairing every aspect of hydraulic systems. Get in touch with us today on +61 8 9437 5388 or fill out our contact form.