HYDRAULICS - PNEUMATICS - ELECTRICAL SAFE, RELIABLE & EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS Services include systems design, build,maintenance & repair, certi昀ed accumulator service centre, 昀ltration, hose supply, OEM kitting service, electrical mechanical services, remote monitoring & component distributors of many leading brands. www.rotec.net sales@rotec.net +44 (0)1823 348 900 repetitive shaking of the machines and systems can cause the component connections to disconnect. Having highquality hydraulic cylinder parts for those that see the most wear, with seals being a prime example, can help to reduce the chance of leakage. Not only does a leak cause your systems to use and lose more fluid than usual, but they can be harmful to the lifespan and longevity of your machines. On top of that, from a business perspective, it can put everything from your output to your workforce’s safety at risk, so it’s important to get them identified and repaired quickly. Detection – what to look for There are three key identifiers when it comes to hydraulic leak detection: Puddles beneath your machine – the fluids in hydraulic systems can vary in colour as they’re made up of water, glycol or oils such as vegetable or mineral. These puddles will also be odourless. Levels of fluid dropping – if your gauges show that the levels are not consistent across a few cycles, you could be experiencing a leak. Observing these cycles will help identify any irregularities. Irregular performance – you might notice your machine is struggling to produce sufficient pressure as it normally does, or perhaps sudden changes in temperature or worrying noises. All of these problems can be attributed to leaks that are easy to fix, which should be your first option. Detecting leaks can be difficult as many hydraulic machines are set up in nonsterile environments, meaning they can get dirtied with oil and other materials. While this makes it harder, industrialgrade leak detection kits can be used which utilise fluorescent dyes to pick out the leaks. Fixing and future prevention Once you’ve identified that you have a leak, the next step is locating it. This will depend on the size of the system you have in place. Smaller ones are easy to check, as you depressurise the system and, using safety gloves, check all the seals, connectors, and joints. Some will be as simple as retightening them into place, while damaged components may require replacement or the use of sealant until you have the time or resources to conduct a full replacement. Larger hydraulic systems may require specialist assistance for advice and repairs. This is advised as the engineers who deal in these systems have expert knowledge of the processes, as well as purpose-built equipment to assess everything from pressure and flow to the temperature of the fluid. There are also a few things you can do to assure that you’ve reduced the chance of future leaks in your systems. Consulting with manufacturer specifications on how tight the fittings should be can help to further prevent these leaks, as well as replacing any parts showing signs of wear or tear and keeping systems and environments clean to prevent contamination. Sources https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Ma rket-Reports/hydraulics-market209607944.html#:~:text=The%20global %20hydraulics%20market%20is,3.8%25 %20from%202022%E2%80%932027. https://www.fpeseals.com/cylinderparts_2
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