Four Hidden Costs of Hydraulic Leakage

1. replacement cost of liquid leakage:

Changing the fluid in the hydraulic system is a normal procedure and is part of the overall hydraulic system maintenance budget. Nevertheless, even small hydraulic leaks can increase this cost. Over time, you may find that the cost of replacing the oil is too high.

Consider that small leaks can still represent the loss of several gallons of liquid per month. Such losses could result in unnecessary expenditures of thousands of dollars a year. If you're dealing with multiple leaks, that spending can increase dramatically.

2. cleaning costs:

Cleaning up after a leak consumes energy that you or others might spend on other productive work. Labor not only has to pay a certain price, but also a certain price, not only the time spent by someone in the process, but also the items needed for actual cleaning.

In some cases, the cost of cleaning products and labor may far exceed the cost of the fluid itself. This means that the cost of cleaning up the spill actually exceeds its value. However, if you want to avoid other problems (such as accidents), then cleaning up these leaks is an expense you must bear.

Disposal of liquid waste can also come at a cost, especially if your plant operates under strict waste disposal regulations. Correct disposal can cost a lot, while incorrect disposal can result in fines.

3. to deal with the costs of the accident:

Hydraulic leakage is a safety hazard, and any area of the facility with hydraulic leakage has a high risk of slipping and falling. Those risks can cost you a lot of money, especially if they happen frequently.

The cost of your workers' compensation insurance may increase, you may have to deal with litigation, and the accident itself may cause a complete shutdown of operations for a period of time. All of these costs could add up and could drive the company out of business if a lawsuit were to be filed.

If a highly flammable liquid is leaked, it may also cause a fire. If your operating surface is hot or there are multiple ignition sources, leakage may cause a fire. Any accident could result in costly cleanup, repairs or a temporary halt to production.

Cost of 4. equipment efficiency reduction:

This may not always be the case, but fluid leaks can cause your hydraulic system to work harder to compensate. When your equipment works harder, the potential for increased wear, increased energy costs, and reduced efficiency can affect your profits in many ways.

Smaller leaks can cause all these problems, and if you don't deal with the leak early, the leak itself can get worse. When dealing with multiple leaks, the situation only gets worse and the cost only increases.

You may only look at the ground cost associated with hydraulic leakage, but the hidden cost may increase in astronomical figures. If there is a leak, deal with it immediately. If you have frequent leaks or multiple leaks, you may need to upgrade or repair the hydraulic system.

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