18.1MPa 45.5kg Forklift Short Hydraulic Lifting Cylinder Chinese Manufacturers

How to maintain Forklift Short lifting cylinder?

1. Regular Inspection: Perform routine visual inspections of the lifting cylinder to check for any signs of damage, leaks, or wear. Look for hydraulic fluid leaks, damaged seals, or bent components. If any issues are identified, address them promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the cylinder operates correctly.

2. Keep it Clean: Keep the lifting cylinder and its surrounding area clean and free from dirt, debris, or other contaminants. Regularly wipe down the cylinder to remove any accumulated dirt or grime. This helps prevent dirt from entering the cylinder and causing damage to seals or other internal components.

3. Lubrication: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for lubrication intervals and use the appropriate lubricant for the cylinder. Lubricate the cylinder's moving parts, such as the piston rod, according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Proper lubrication helps reduce friction and wear, ensuring smooth operation and extending the cylinder's lifespan.

4. Check for Leaks: Inspect the cylinder for any signs of hydraulic fluid leaks. Leaks can indicate damaged seals or other issues that need to be addressed. If a leak is detected, it is vital to repair or replace the faulty seals promptly to prevent loss of lifting capacity and maintain hydraulic system integrity.

5. Proper Hydraulic Fluid: Ensure that the hydraulic fluid used in the forklift's hydraulic system meets the manufacturer's specifications. Regularly check the fluid level and quality to ensure it is correct and free from contaminants. Contaminated or degraded hydraulic fluid can adversely affect the performance of the lifting cylinder.

6. Cylinder Alignment: Verify that the short lifting cylinder is correctly aligned with the mast assembly and forks. Misalignment can cause excessive wear, increased stress on components, and reduced lifting capacity. If misalignment is detected, consult the manufacturer's guidelines or seek professional assistance to realign the cylinder properly.

7. Follow Maintenance Schedule: Adhere to the forklift manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for the lifting cylinder and the entire hydraulic system. This schedule typically includes regular maintenance tasks such as fluid changes, filter replacements, and comprehensive inspections. Following the maintenance schedule helps identify and address potential issues before they become significant problems.

8. Training and Operator Awareness: Ensure that forklift operators receive proper training on the safe operation and maintenance of the forklift, including the lifting cylinder. Operators should be aware of the recommended maintenance practices and know how to promptly identify and report any issues with the cylinder.

How often should the hydraulic fluid level and quality be checked?

1. Daily Visual Inspection: Perform a quick visual inspection of the hydraulic fluid level and condition as part of the pre-shift inspection routine. Look for any obvious signs of leaks, low fluid levels, or contamination. If any issues are detected, they should be addressed immediately before operating the forklift.

2. Regular Maintenance Schedule: Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for the hydraulic system, which typically includes fluid checks and changes. This schedule may vary, but a standard recommendation is to check the liquid level and condition during scheduled maintenance intervals, such as every 250 hours of operation or as specified by the manufacturer.

3. Intense or Heavy-Use Conditions: When the forklift is subjected to harsh or heavy-use conditions, such as continuous operation or heavy load handling, it may be necessary to check the hydraulic fluid level more frequently. These conditions can lead to increased fluid consumption or accelerated fluid degradation, requiring more frequent monitoring.

4. Fluid Contamination: If there are indications of fluid contamination, such as excessive dirt or debris in the hydraulic system, it is necessary to check the liquid level and quality immediately. Contaminated fluid can lead to component damage and reduced system performance. In such cases, the liquid should be inspected and replaced as required.

We have a first-class independent R&D platform for assembly. The forklift cylinder production workshop has four semi-automatic lifting cylinder assembly lines and one fully automatic tilting cylinder assembly line, with a designed annual production capacity of 1 million pieces; the special cylinder workshop is equipped with semi-automatic cleaning and assembly systems of various specifications, with a designed annual production capacity of 200,000 essays. It has famous CNC machining equipment, machining centers, special equipment for high-precision cylinder processing, robot welding machines, automatic cleaning machines, automatic cylinder assembly machines, and automatic paint production lines. We have more than 300 sets of critical equipment running. The optimized allocation and efficient utilization of equipment resources ensure the precision requirements of the products and meet the high standard quality requirements of the products.

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To further improve product performance, and establish the leadership position of our hydraulic cylinder in the industry, our company and zjimee jointly established a Comprehensive performance laboratory of hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic valves, and hydraulic pumps; the lab is computer-assisted testing, using electro-hydraulic control technology, the test conditions preset by computer, which improves the test accuracy and system versatility, and the experimental data.
The automatic collection is realized through the application of sensors, and the output data, such as the internal leakage and load efficiency of the cylinder or the valve, are directly processed by the computer and converted to standard units (ml/min; %). At the same time, to ensure the working safety of the hydraulic system, the state monitoring function is carried out for key performance parameters, such as "oil temperature monitoring, liquid level monitoring, filter device monitoring," etc. Among them, the hydraulic cylinder test stand can test the performance of "load efficiency" and "internal leakage" by readings. At the same time, it is equipped with a grating ruler measuring instrument, which meets the requirements of all test items of hydraulic cylinder products in the national standard.