Industrial and transport

How do I fix a hydraulic oil leak?

29-10-2019

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About the author

Rowan Poort

Rowan Poort is co-owner of Dutch Performance Products, a wholesaler and online shop specializing in automotive additives, AdBlue, lubricants, and maintenance products. Since the company’s founding in 2018, he has helped build its growth from Lindemann Nederland into a performance-focused supplier for vehicle maintenance solutions. With experience in sales, technical products, and distribution, Rowan translates specialist automotive knowledge into practical advice for garages, professionals, and car enthusiasts.

Hydraulic leaks are not always fully within your control. It can happen, for example, that an excavator’s hydraulic lines come into contact with a sharp edge and a leak occurs. This is often related to inattention from the driver.

On the other hand, preventive maintenance of hydraulic machines is very important. Proper machine maintenance can help prevent hydraulic leaks. There are also plenty of ways to protect hydraulic hoses from cracking or leaking. This includes securing the lines properly so they do not rub against each other during every movement, helping to prevent wear.

Solving hydraulic leaks

Have you found a leak? Make sure it is solved carefully and safely. Lindemann offers HYD-Stop Leak for this purpose, and this product is suitable for all types of hydraulic systems.

It seals and/or reduces hydraulic oil leaks. HYD-SL consists of Teflon particles and contains anti-wear, anti-foam, anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion additives that help reduce wear, noise and leakage.

There are additives on the market that can help solve leaks in hydraulic systems. Lindemann HYD-SL goes a step further by restoring synthetic rubber seals to their original flexibility, allowing them to perform their original function again.