Overheating is a common issue encountered within hydraulic equipment. And we know from experience that the overheating situation will shut down the exact wrong piece of your equipment at exactly the wrong time. We specialize in putting you, your business and your equipment back to work ASAP via rapid response deployment of our team of certified hydraulic repair technicians.
Whenever you encounter overheating issues within your hydraulic system, keep in mind that there are two ways to solve the problem. The first thing to do is to shut down the machinery and take a moment to think through the issue and eliminate the immediate threat of permanent damage to your equipment. You then must be able to restart the equipment with either a lower heat producing load or improved dissipation of heat. Maybe you can self-help this.
First thing to do is to inspect the fluid level of the reservoir. When it is low than the recommended level, refill it to reach the right level since hydraulic system eliminate heat through the reservoir. Make sure there are no accumulation of dirt that is blocking the airflow. Then, investigate the core of the heat exchanger and make sure there's no obstruction since its ability to remove the heat is reliant on the flow rate, hydraulic temperature and the cooling air or water that is flowing within the exchanger. You may also need to replace the cooling circuit parts if it is not working well.
Check how heat exchange perform by using an infrared thermometer as long as you know the actual flow rate of the hydraulic fluid in the exchanger. Check also the temperature of the oil that is coming in and out the exchanger and substitute the values applying a formula provided by a certified hydraulic company. A decreasing pressure will result to heat production. If internal leakage is present in any of the system parts, it will boost the heat load on the system, causing it to heat up excessively. There are multiple rationale behind this occurrence which includes a leaky cylinder draining a high-pressure fluid over its piston seal to a relief valve that was not properly adjusted.
Consequently, you need to change any of the heat generating parts that is worn out, and there are instances when a professional technician is required to figure out the component that is inflicting the issue. Regardless of the cause behind an overheating hydraulic system, it is imperative to turn it off immediately to get to the bottom of cause and mend it. Persisting to run it at inappropriate temperature is unsafe and will surely damage your equipment. It's important to be proactive when you notice an overheating system. Find the cause right away in order to address the problem.
Or, simply trust the professionals like use here at ETS. We’ll simplify your life, make sure your equipment is repaired in the shortest time possible, and put you and your equipment back in business. When you need certified technicians for a hydraulic repair, contact ETS Inspection and Testing Services.
