Hydraulic oil is the lifeblood of a hydraulic system. This fluid performs many different functions as it travels throughout the hydraulic system, including lubricating moving parts and preventing corrosion of hydraulic components. Over time, the quality of hydraulic oil will directly affect the performance and durability of the hydraulic system. Anything that impairs the ability of hydraulic fluids to effectively perform their assigned duties can lead to major mechanical problems in the future. This articleZhongyou Heavy IndustryBring three problems that may plague the hydraulic oil.
Please be aware of common problems with hydraulic fluids that may be bothering you so that you can correct these problems before they affect the overall health of the hydraulic system.
1) Pollution:
The main problem that can cause serious damage to the performance of the hydraulic system is the contaminated liquid. Air and water are the two most common contaminants that enter the hydraulic oil supply.
Water pollution will make your hydraulic oil appear milky white appearance, and affect the lubricating performance of hydraulic oil. Water in the hydraulic oil may also limit the ability of the hydraulic oil to prevent corrosion.
Air pollution can be equally detrimental to the performance of the hydraulic system. The air makes the hydraulic oil more elastic, so it cannot be compressed properly. Air contaminated hydraulic oil will have a foamy appearance.
If you find signs of air or water contamination in the hydraulic oil, flush the system quickly to avoid lasting damage.
2) Cavitation:
Cavitation is another problem that can affect hydraulic fluids. Although it sounds like a complicated problem, cavitation is actually a simple process.
Cavitation occurs when rapid changes in hydraulic fluid pressure occur. This rapid change results in the formation of bubbles called cavities within the fluid. Whenever these cavities collapse, tiny shockwaves are emitted. Due to exposure to shock waves, metal components close to these collapsed bubbles may suffer severe damage.
If you notice a sudden increase in noise or feel increased vibration during the operation of the hydraulic system, it may be caused by cavitation. You can combat cavitation by reducing the speed of the motor, lowering the temperature of the pump and installing an impeller inducer.
3) Aging:
Over time, the feasibility of hydraulic oil flowing through the system may decrease. As the hydraulic oil ages, it loses the ability to perform the important tasks required to keep the hydraulic system operating normally.
Aging occurs when chemical additives that enhance the performance of hydraulic oil begin to decompose. As the effectiveness of the additive decreases, your hydraulic oil will also fail.
Just buy the required amount of hydraulic oil to fill the system, so you don't have to have excess inventory. This will help you avoid using aging fluids in your system. You should also schedule regular flushing of fluid to remove hydraulic oil from the system, and then aging will affect its efficacy.
You should be careful to maintain your hydraulic equipment to avoid unplanned downtime or production delays. Perform equivalent maintenance on your hydraulic oil. Pollution, cavitation and aging are all problems generated in hydraulic oil, but if not solved in time, it will eventually lead to serious system failure.
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