Proven Strategies for Maintaining Industrial Hydraulic Drill Systems

What if your hydraulic drill was actually drilling into your bottom line?

Hydraulic drill systems are the heart of many different businesses. However, for those businesses to turn a profit, it’s essential to maintain these drills so that they last a very long time while still maintaining worker safety.

Wondering what the best ways to maintain hydraulic drill systems are? Keep reading to uncover our top tips!

Plenty of “Fluids”

There are many ways to maintain hydraulic rig systems. However, an essential one is to keep everything well-lubricated.

Wear and tear from frequent drill use can dry up some of the existing fluids. Also, if you operate the drill in very hot areas, the weather may further dry out the drill.

Double-check the kinds of fluid and viscosity that your drill needs, and incorporate regular lubrication into your regular drill maintenance schedule.

The Connection “Sweet Spot”

Another important part of drill maintenance is tightening the connections. However, this maintenance aspect is easier said than done.

For example, you need to tighten the connections to avoid aeration. However, if you tighten them too much, you can damage the valve body. In turn, a damaged valve may result in a hydraulic system that is full of unwanted metal shavings.

So, how tight is “too tight?” The honest answer is that no two drilling systems are exactly alike. It might take a bit of trial and error to determine the process that works best for your employees.

Filter Changes

Let’s face it: a hydraulic driller is a complex piece of machinery. Therefore, it’s reasonable to conclude that the maintenance of this machinery is equally complex.

Fortunately, some of the best maintenance tips for drillers are the same as the essential tips for your household appliances. For example, you need to regularly change the driller filters to keep them operating at peak efficiency.

Additionally, you need to take the time to clean the driller’s strainers regularly. Between cleaning strainers and changing the filters, you can keep unwanted contaminants from negatively impacting the effectiveness and performance of the drill.

Seasons and Schedules

Our final maintenance tip is simple: you need to create a regular schedule of drill inspection and, if necessary, repair.

Employees should look out for things like excessive noise (a possible sign of air in the system or damaged machinery) and extreme heat (a possible sign of coolant failure, high system pressure, or damaged machinery).

It’s easy to miss some critical signs when you are not looking for them. Therefore, it’s essential to set a regular schedule of inspection and maintenance.

Remember that this schedule may need to change with the seasons. Your drill is likelier to overheat in the summer; you may need to increase your inspections during the hot season.

Don’t forget to request professional repairs as needed!

Hydraulic Drill Maintenance: The Bottom Line

Now you know the secrets to hydraulic drill maintenance. However, do you know who can help with the rest of your equipment?

We specialize in helping with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery. Contact us today to see how we can save your bottom line!