How to Improve the Life of Your Hydraulic Pump

When a failure brings normal hydraulic piston pump operation to a stop, it can cost your business dearly. To help you prevent such malfunctions, let's take a look at the difference between preventive and routine maintenance, as well as how a hydraulic system maintenance checklist with regular monitoring can safeguard pump lifespan.

How to Monitor Hydraulic Systems and Prevent Failures

In addition to a schedule of routine maintenance, use one or more of the following types of preventive maintenance monitoring to extend the life of your hydraulic systems and pumps.

Vibration Monitoring

Make sure pump vibrations are at normal levels. Various hydraulic pump vibration analysis tools can help you identify deviations outside acceptable ranges.

Online Monitoring

For certain pump systems, special sensors can be used to provide data about the pump, fluid life, and more, directly over a Wi-Fi connection and into a monitoring app.

Condition Monitoring

Use portable and fixed-condition monitoring solutions to identify potential pump failures and plan maintenance and part replacement prior to breakdowns.

Fluid Monitoring

Fluid levels, condition, and quality are often directly related to the likelihood of pump failure—monitor these! The fluid should be replaced as needed, especially if it becomes contaminated.

Invest in Quality Parts for Reliable Operation

It's also important to keep a stock of replacement parts, pumps, and other essentials for operation. High-quality parts can be ordered directly from the hydraulic experts at White House Products, Ltd. Browse our products online or call us today at +44 (0) 1475 742500.