Cylinder FAQ
Do you rebuild cylinders off of a _________?
Yes! We rebuild cylinders of any make, model or size. Anything from mobile equipment and farm tractors to flatbeds, dump trucks and industrial machines.
How much does it cost to rebuild my cylinder?
The best thing to do is bring it in to our shop and have us do a free evaluation to determine the cause of failure and how much work will need to be done.
How long does it take to rebuild my cylinder?
A standard cylinder rebuild lead time is 3 - 5 days depending on if parts are in stock, but if you need it quicker, there is always an option to expedite the repair.
What is a standard cylinder rebuild?
All “standard” cylinder rebuilds consist of: Disassembly, thorough inspection, cleaning of components, repacking seals, honing the tube, reassembly and testing to ensure proper functionality.
I have a piece of equipment with a leaking left or right cylinder, should I fix just the leaking one or each side?
In any “left and right” application, it is encouraged to always send in both. Since each side works together you can expect each side to have the same amount of wear, so by sending in both at once, you can minimize your machines downtime.
My cylinder needs more than just seals, but any extra labor is not in my budget, can you only repack the seals for me?
Sure we can! But without taking the correct steps in the repair process there is no guarantee how long the seals will last in a cylinder with a damaged rod or barrel. Damaged or worn components cause seal fatigue and premature failure and cannot be warranted by North Georgia Cylinder & Hydraulic, Inc.
My chrome rod is bent, can you straighten it?
It is possible, however; there is a chance in the straightening process that the stress put on the rod could cause it to snap. The safest option is to machine a brand new piece of chrome rod to ensure longevity of your cylinder.
My chrome rod has pits and scarring, can we fix that?
Of course we can. Often times a new rod can be machined economically. Hard chrome plating your rod is also an affordable option that will restore your rods sealing surface to a new condition, and provide long sealing life.
I want to attempt to rebuild my cylinder myself, can I purchase the seals from you?
Sure you can, but will need to provide us with the old seals or piston and gland so we can properly determine what gets put back inside of the cylinder.
Before installing a new or recently rebuilt cylinder into an old application:
Has the problem been corrected that caused the original cylinder failure?
Is the hydraulic fluid clean of all contamination, water and entrapped air?
Are the hydraulic system relief valve pressures set and operating correctly?
Is the mechanism or unit the cylinder is operating in good mechanical condition?