Gulf Coast Hydraulics is your one stop hydraulic shop.
HYDRAULICS CYLINDER REPAIR
We at Gulf Coast Hydraulics have over 30 years of experience in hydraulic & pneumatic equipment repairs and fabrication. We have worked on all types of cylinders. TELESCOPIC, SINGLE & DOUBLE ACTING, LONG STROKE & LARGE BORE, HIGH PRESSURE & HIGH TEMPERTURE, TIE ROD & WELDED, NITROGEN FILLED & OTHER SPECIAL APPLICATIONS.
REPAIR PROCESS
INSPECTION: Each cylinder receives a thorough inspection prior to any repairs to determine the cause of failure. Components such as ROD, BARREL, PISTON, GLAND, BUSHINGS & SEALS are carefully inspected. This enables us to offer customer’s the perfect repair solution.
REPACKING: All seal are replaced using OEM or equivalent seals that meet pressure and temperature specifications.
POLISHING: Cylinder rods are polished to remove any minor surface imperfections to assure proper function.
LIGHT HONING: Cylinder tubes receive a light hone to remove any minor surface imperfections to assure proper function.
RE-RODING: Cylinder rods which are scored , bent or damaged in any other way beyond repair are replaced using the appropriated grade of chrome rod.
RE-TUBING: Cylinder tubes which are damaged beyond repair or cracked are replaced using certified DOM tubing.
FABRICATION: Cylinder pistons , glands & bushings which are damaged beyond repair or obsolete will be fabricated using the appropriate grade material.
WEAR RECOVERY: Barrel & rod clevises are welded and machined back to factory spec’s for proper bushing fit.
TESTING: All cylinders are pressure tested prior to delivery to ensure proper operation.
We repair CYLINDERS for the following equipment & machinery
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
CAT, JOHN DEER, KUBOTA, PETTIBONE, P & H, CASE, JCB, KOBELCO, LIEBLERR, TEREX, LINKBELT, GROOVE.
Industries we serve: Steel Mills, Paper Mills, Mining, Construction, Chemical Plants, Refineries, Manufacturing Plants, Oil & Gas Drilling Co’s, Water Treatment Plants, Off Shore Riggs