Hydraulic Equipment Mistakes: The 7 Most Common Ones

Hydraulic machines are basically industrial equipments and tools that use liquid or fluid to perform work. These machines transmit high pressure hydraulic fluid which is controlled automatically or directly by control valves. Studies have shown that most hydraulic users make certain mistakes and omissions when maintaining their equipment. The most common mistakes hydraulic equipment users make are as follows:

• Changing the oil: There are only two conditions that require a hydraulic oil change. When the present oil is degraded or depletion of the additive package. Changing hydraulic oil without any reference to the actual condition of the oil is a big mistake made by the hydraulic users.
  
• Changing the filters: A similar mistake is done while changing hydraulic filters. If you change them based on schedule, you’re changing them either too late or too early. If you change them early, you’re wasting money on unwanted filter changes. If you change them late, it reduces the service life of every component in the hydraulic system.
• Running too hot: Don't use a over heated hydraulic equipment. Few equipment users continue to operate an engine that is overheating. The most easiest and fastest way to destroy hydraulic components, hoses, seals and the oil itself is when it is operated in high-temperature.
• Using the wrong oil: The oil is the most important component of any hydraulic tool as it is the oil by means of which power is transferred throughout the hydraulic system. Choosing oil without considering viscosity is a common mistake made by hydraulic operators. If you use oil with a high viscosity, the oil won’t flow properly or lubricate adequately. If you use oil with a low viscosity , it won’t maintain the required minimum viscosity.
• Wrong filter locations: There are two hydraulic filter locations that do more harm than good. Wrong placement can rapidly destroy the very components they were installed to protect. These filter locations which should be avoided are the drain lines and pump inlet from the housings of piston pumps and motors.
• Don't think that hydraulic components are self-lubricating and self-priming : If the right steps aren’t followed during initial start-up, hydraulic components and system can be seriously damaged. Maybe for sometime, they may work OK , but the harm induced at start-up then leads them to premature failure.
• Not getting a proper education in hydraulics: If you own, operate, repair or maintain hydraulic equipment and tools, and you do not know anything of the latest hydraulic equipment maintenance practices, then you are wasting a lot of money.

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