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3 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Replacement Hydraulic Piston Rings

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Whether you are rebuilding a hydraulic pump fully or you are just updating it for better function, there is a good chance that you will need to Buy hydraulic piston rings. The rings inside of a hydraulic pump are seated around the piston, so they can sustain a lot of wear and tear throughout use. While piston rings are easy enough to find regardless of what type of pump it is you are rebuilding, not every one is created equally, and you must know how to find the proper replacement. Take a look at some of the things you need to know before buying replacement hydraulic piston rings. 

You will need to know the fluid pressure range of the pump. 

Every hydraulic pump has a certain fluid pressure rating that it can create. This pressure rating refers to how much pressure is generated when the fluid is pushed through, so it has an effect on what the piston ring should be made out of in order to accommodate that pressure. Take a look at the pump you are rebuilding, find its pressure range, and use that information when picking piston rings for replacement. 

You will need to know the speed of the piston. 

The piston inside a hydraulic pump strokes back and forth within the pump to generate pressure, and these pistons can have different rates of speed that this action takes place. Higher-rated pistons can stroke several times per minute, which can generate a lot of heat and friction for the piston rings. Therefore, it is best to know the speed of the piston so you can get rings that can stand up to the heat and friction. 

You will need to know the type and viscosity of the hydraulic fluid used. 

There are a number of types of hydraulic fluid available that are meant to be used with different types of pumps. The type and viscosity of the fluid have a direct effect on the piston rings. Thinner fluids tend to heat up faster but lose heat faster; thicker fluids heat up slower and hold heat longer. Piston rings can be created out of everything from elastic polymers to carbon fiber materials, all of which respond in different ways to different temperatures and types of fluid. Do your research about the type of fluid your hydraulic pump uses and use that information to make your piston ring selections. 

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1 September 2020