If you are dealing with problems with your hydraulic seals, then you might know that you need to replace them. What you might not know is why your hydraulic seals need to be replaced. You might feel as if your seals did not last as long as they should have, or you might have never had to replace the seals before, so you might not know much about them. The reason why your seals need to be replaced will vary, but these are a few possible explanations.
Your Seals Are Old
As is the case with all of the other parts of your hydraulic system, you do have to worry about your seals wearing out over time. In fact, the hydraulic seals do an important job and are put through a lot of stress with the daily use of your hydraulic system. Therefore, if you haven't changed your hydraulic seals in a long time and if you use your system regularly, then you shouldn't be surprised if you find out soon that your hydraulic seals need to be replaced.
Installation Was Not Done Properly
There are a couple of things that can go wrong when hydraulic seals are being installed, so it's always important to take care when installing them or to leave the job up to a professional. It's also important to make sure that you choose the right hydraulic seals for your system if you want them to work properly and if you want them to hold up.
The Seal Was Contaminated
If your seals came in contact with contaminants that they shouldn't have come in contact with, such as if you used the wrong chemicals with your hydraulic system or if your pistons became dirty and contaminated and then came in contact with your hydraulic seals, then you have to worry about that contamination possibly causing a breakdown of your hydraulic seals. This could happen quickly — such as if harsh chemicals were involved — or over the longer term, such as if regular dirt and particles are the cause of the problem.
If you need to purchase new seals for your hydraulic system, there is a good chance that you need to do so because of one of the reasons listed above. A professional can determine why your existing seals are worn out, they can install new seals, and they can let you know about any changes you might need to make to prevent your hydraulic seals from wearing out prematurely in the future. For more information about hydraulic seals, contact a supplier.
