Sometimes, seals are in your hand, and you need to identify what type of hydraulic seal it is and how to repair hydraulic seals in case of minor scratches. This article will share common methods to help you.
Identify hydraulic cylinder seals
- Seal packaging
Usually, each seal size is packaged with a description of its type and size, or it may contain a product catalog or specification that can be used to obtain information about the hydraulic seal. - Seal appearance
Different types of hydraulic seals have various designs and use other materials. - Measuring outside and inside diameters
Measure the inside and outside diameters and heights of hydraulic seals using calipers and compare them to the technical specifications of your hydraulic supplier to find the right type of seal. - Consult a professional or a seal supplier
Consult with professionals or find seal suppliers to confirm. - Take photos
You can take pictures of the seals and upload them to the Internet, matching the same product name.
Repairing hydraulic cylinder seals
There is a need to repair the seals; please first check the appearance of the degree of damage is slight; if it is minor, scratches can be cleaned with detergent to eliminate scratches can be used; if the seals have a large broken or cracked, they should be directly replaced with new seals to ensure the safe and regular operation of the system.
You can also learn how to replace and install hydraulic seals from these site related articles.
In short, there is a need to identify whether it is necessary to repair hydraulic seals and can be directly to your seal supplier to obtain the fastest solution.
