How to Troubleshoot Problems With Hydraulic Systems

How to troubleshoot problems with hydraulic systems can be important to an operator. Hydraulic systems that are in place to service or repair machinery that is not working properly will have components that must work together if the machine is to continue working properly. If these parts are not operating correctly, it can cause a number of problems for the machinery itself and other properties that it may affect. The operator must know how to troubleshoot problems with hydraulic systems so that he or she can determine if the problem is with one of the hydraulic parts or if it is with the hydraulic system itself. There are several methods that may be used to test hydraulic systems to see which ones are out of sync and need to be replaced.

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One of the ways to check the flow of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic system is to attach a hose from the hydraulic system to a load cell or an air handler. When the flow in the system is slow, the hose should not move. In this case, the problem could be with the air handler or load cell. It could also be a problem with the check valve; if the valve is sticking closed, the valve must be repaired or replaced. For help with Fluid Power, go to Dana Sac

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Another way to check the operation of the hydraulic system is to attach a hose to a check valve and to the hydraulic motor. If the flow is slow, the valve should not open. Again, if the valve is sticking closed, the problem could be with the check valve or the hydraulic motor itself. These are some of the ways that operators can troubleshoot a hydraulic system.