Help Protect Your Equipment by Preventing Hydraulic Cylinder Fluid Contamination

If your hydraulic fluid is contaminated, you very well may damage your hydraulic cylinder which is not only going to cost you money but also puts you and other’s safety at risk. So, you need to know when hydraulic cylinder fluid contamination is likely to occur, so you can prevent or catch the contamination before its used in the hydraulic cylinder.

While it’s being produced.

While most reputable companies are very careful and do everything they can to prevent contamination during production, including producing hydraulic fluids with higher than recommended ISO Cleanliness Codes, contamination can still occur. Because of this risk, you should always filter your hydraulic fluid before it’s introduced to your hydraulic cylinder.

While it’s being stored.

Hydraulic cylinder contamination can occur during storage as moisture is introduced to seals because of changes in temperatures even when the storage containers are properly sealed. In order to prevent this from happening, you should always store your hydraulic fluid containers in a temperature-controlled indoor environment.

While it’s being transferred.

When the hydraulic fluid is transferred it can become exposed to moisture, dust, and other contaminants. Because of this, it’s extremely important to transfer fluid into a system that has been flushed and in an environment that is clean.

While it’s being serviced.

If you are not changing your hydraulic fluid often enough it will degrade and become contaminated over time. Hydraulic equipment components can also contaminate the fluid, which is why it’s important to have effective internal filters to catch contaminants before they become a problem.

Hydraulic fluid contamination can happen very easily during maintenance if you are not incredibly careful. You should always make sure to clean all components and use clean materials that will not create lint or other debris during the maintenance process. You should also keep any replacement parts or components packaged until you’re ready to install them.

If you have any questions about hydraulic cylinder fluid contamination, do not hesitate to contact Best Metal Products today!