Some things cannot remain youthful for a long time without use. They are like living organisms, and even if they remain motionless, they will eventually age. Today, Guanhang will take you to understand the aging problem of the sealing ring of hydraulic jacks.

At present, most of the sealing rings for hydraulic jacks are made of silicone material, which can crack or harden when left idle for a long time. We generally refer to this situation as aging, and there are many factors that can cause the sealing rings to age, among which the most obvious is oxidation. Big data shows that accelerating the aging of sealing rings is not caused by frequent use, but rather by long-term idleness.

Hydraulic oil is the main component inside the hydraulic jack. When we run the hydraulic jack, the hydraulic oil will soak into the sealing ring under pressure, which invisibly provides some protection to the sealing ring. It not only nourishes the silicone material but also plays a certain role in isolating air, which to some extent alleviates oxidation and slows down the aging process of the sealing ring. Therefore, frequent use of hydraulic jacks is beneficial for the sealing ring.

In summary, we can provide some suggestions for everyone. Even if it is a hydraulic jack that is not used for a long time, we should try to run it unloaded several times every once in a while. This can also be considered as an anti-aging maintenance method.