Six major failure risks of hydraulic cylinders

1) Hydraulic cylinder efficiency loss:

Poor cylinder performance will gradually reduce efficiency, thereby increasing the operating cost of the operation. When hydraulic cylinders fail, they suffer from problems such as internal leakage and increased friction between the reciprocating component (e. g., piston rod) and the bore. In order to keep the hydraulic cylinder running, the operator sometimes increases the system pressure to offset this inefficiency, which puts the rest of the hydraulic system under greater pressure, which may cause premature failure. This inevitably leads to greater power consumption, which increases your electricity bill. The larger the operation, the larger the problem will multiply. In businesses with dozens or even hundreds of cylinders, the cumulative cost of poor actuator maintenance can reach thousands of dollars a month. So,

2) Risk of failure of hydraulic cylinder components:

Hydraulic cylinders with problems such as internal leakage, increased friction or wear tolerances force the support components to work harder. Effects include:

1. The increase in heat causes the seal to wear or fail;

2. Excessive friction causes the piston rod to score;

3. Excessive pressure causes the piston sealing ring and gland to rupture;

4. The movement of the cylinder is unstable, causing the piston rod, the notched piston rod and the barrel to bend;

5. Excessive vibration will cause the installation point and bearing failure;

6. Excessive internal pressure leads to barrel deformation;

A large amount of liquid demand leads to increased pump wear;

The decrease in efficiency leads to increased wear and failure of hydraulic motors.

3) hydraulic oil leakage will increase the chance of injury:

When a hydraulic cylinder fails, the component is not the only thing that is at risk of damage. Smooth surfaces are at risk of injury, and hydraulic oil leakage can be dangerous to workers, especially in high-risk environments such as heavy industry. Therefore, poor maintenance of cylinders and hydraulic equipment is a safety liability that may lead to injury, death and compensation claims against the responsible organization.

4) Exposure to hydraulic oil can cause health problems:

Contact with hydraulic oil through inhalation, ingestion or accidental injection can have negative health effects, ranging from skin irritation to gangrene and even death in extreme cases. Ingestion of hydraulic oil is particularly dangerous and may cause intestinal bleeding. Accidental injection occurs when a leak of high-pressure hydraulic fluid occurs, causing the fluid to be rapidly injected into the skin. Sometimes a small amount of hydraulic leakage in the hydraulic hose is sometimes invisible to the naked eye. When someone moves it to the top, it will immediately inject hydraulic oil under 2000 psi pressure into the skin. If left untreated, it can cause infection and gangrene can enter the affected area.

5) Increased fire hazard:

Hydraulic oil is a petroleum-based liquid that can cause fire especially when heated to high temperatures. In addition, leaking liquid has the potential to vaporize the liquid-creating a flammable air mist that can cause an explosion under the right circumstances. All it needs is an ignition source that causes a serious accident. Therefore, it is essential that hydraulic cylinders, hoses and equipment must be kept in good condition, especially in environments exposed to high temperatures and flames.

6) Increased risk of environmental pollution:

Leaks in hydraulic hoses or pipes risk depositing liquids and chemicals on the ground or in water, which can easily become contaminated. If hydraulic oil is allowed to enter the groundwater, it may have disastrous consequences for the local ecology and residents. It takes only a few liters of liquid to contaminate thousands of liters of groundwater, and the chemicals can remain there for years or more. This is another reason to keep the hydraulic cylinder in good working order to avoid ecological damage.

Avoid the risk of hydraulic cylinder failure by regular maintenance:

Improperly maintained hydraulic cylinders pose significant risks to the owner, operator and environment. The risk range includes increased wear, component failure and increased operating costs, as well as adverse conditions due to hydraulic oil leakage, which may have negative effects. Therefore, it is important that hydraulic cylinders and other equipment must be kept in good working condition to avoid equipment damage and safety responsibilities, otherwise it may lead to injury, death and compensation claims to the responsible organization.

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