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Boom Cylinder Seals - Do the cylinders need to be removed to change seals or can they be done in place?
The part with the seals in it that goes over the rod is called a gland. I have allot of stuff around the farm with different types of cylinders, some with 2-3 sections, I have a knuckle truck right now with a blown seal, the rod is almost 4" I need to get someone to help me with that one as it... -
Boom Cylinder Seals - Do the cylinders need to be removed to change seals or can they be done in place?
I also forgot, I am not familiar with your boom cylinders but many load carrying cylinders have "checks" built into them to prevent the load from falling if a hose breaks, they would also need to be defeated. For example my Bobcat has those checks in the boom cylinders and there is a cap crew... -
Boom Cylinder Seals - Do the cylinders need to be removed to change seals or can they be done in place?
Just about any cylinder can be re-sealed without removing the barrel if you have clearance to work with it. You do have to break the hose fittings loose so air can get in (and fluid out) and allow you to pull the ram out otherwise it will be hydro-locked.