No matter what industry you work in, if you use a hydraulic system on your heavy duty truck, you know the importance of maintaining this vital piece of equipment! When your hydraulic system has been neglected for too long, things are bound to go awry. From oil changes and fluid checks to parts inspections and full replacements, a hydraulic system needs a lot of love to keep functioning at the top of its game. Luckily, here at Levan Machine and Truck Equipment, we can help you to keep up with your essential hydraulic maintenance! Here are just a few of the tasks we can help you with.
Regular Fluid Changes
Your hydraulic fluid is one of the most essential parts of your system, so it’s important that you always be using the right levels of fluid, and that it not be too old. Low levels of hydraulic fluid can damage your pumps, and fluid that is too old can force your system to overwork itself on even small jobs. Getting this fluid topped off and changed on a regular basis keeps your system running smoothly and efficiently, and helps to protect the longevity of your equipment as well.
Regular System Cleaning
No matter what your working environment looks like, from dusty jobsites to open highways, there’s sure to be contaminants that you don’t want hanging out in your hydraulic system, including dirt, debris, chemicals, and much more. These contaminants can become major sources of damage if they’re left in your system for too long, so getting your system fully cleaned and flushed on a regular basis helps to keep them at bay, protecting your hydraulics and extending their lifespan.
Regular System Inspection
Some amount of damage to your system is inevitable when you’re using it regularly, but the main difference between a little wear and tear and a critical failure that needs intense repairs is how early you catch the problem. There are plenty of places where a hydraulic system can experience faults, from the cylinder and hoses to the breather caps, fill screens, and filters. Issues like clogged filters, corrosion, leaks or ruptures can be relatively quick and easy to repair in their early stages, but when you leave them to worsen, the time, effort, and cost of fixing them only goes up. Getting your system professionally inspected on a regular basis can prevent these problems from ever occurring!
Keeping the hydraulic system on your heavy duty truck in good working order doesn’t have to be a hassle when you have a reliable machine shop like Levan Machine and Truck Equipment on your side! You can contact us today to take advantage of our hydraulic services.