What is a good corrosion preventive spray for hydraulic rams on construction equipment?
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rodeo626 asked:
I will be spraying in on the shiny part of the ram (exposed part of the piston) before storing the equipment for long periods of time. Thanks.
I will be spraying in on the shiny part of the ram (exposed part of the piston) before storing the equipment for long periods of time. Thanks.
January 5th, 2010 at 1:21 am
So why aren’t they stainless steel, or are they chromed? I’d close the ram, and wrap it with a clean, lint free cloth wetted with kerosene or light oil, then put on a light binding to keep the surface contacted and wetted & check periodically. The seals will probably deteriorate over time, anticipate replacement at recommissioning. Do not expect a lock and leave to work long term, periodic checking is essential, with corrective maintenance as needed.
January 7th, 2010 at 11:36 am
When my digger is left for any time I make sure the rams are fully retracted, i.e. no shiny metal showing. For the rams that you can’t do that with I would suggest grease as my first choice followed by Finnegan’s waxoil second, this comes in a spray form. Don’t bother with Duck oil or other light oil sprays as they will disperse quickly and no longer protect the ram.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
wd-40
soak them down good