Avoid Costly Breakdowns
The saying “Time is Money” has never been truer when it comes to preventing seal failure. According to Hydraulic Seals Australia director David Blake, repair costs from machinery downtime, where operators are standing around without equipment, is just unacceptable in the current market. “That’s why it’s critical to supply the best possible sealing system you can provide your customers with at all times,” he said. “When seals are such an inexpensive item compared to the machinery they work in, it just doesn’t make sense to skimp on quality. “Cylinders performing 8000 hours as opposed to 15,000 hours almost doubles your repair costs. With additional down time, it becomes a very expensive shortcut. “When you also consider that some rebuild costs...