Repair to Chrome On Hydraulic Rams

peakpilgrim · May 26, 2009

Hi

I have an old machine that has been parked up for a while and now the chrothome on some of the rams has started to rust; which will probably damage the seals if I use it.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to repair the chrome without
removing the ram and having it re-chromed?

Kind regards

john_Bud · May 26, 2009

Get a phosphoric acid rust converter and rub it with steel wool.

peakpilgrim · May 27, 2009

Hi John

Thanks for that advice; I will try that first

Regards,

peakpilgrim

souNdguy · May 27, 2009

I agree.

if the chrome flakes though.. the rod needs to be changed.. or sanded in those areas with superfine paper.. it woon't be perfect.. but you don't want chrome flakes in the system.. better to replace the rod... many times new rod is cheaper than a re-chrome..

soundguy

peakpilgrim · May 30, 2009

Hi Soundguy

Thanks for that advice; I will check out some prices.

Kind Regards,

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