Hardchrome Sales Western Australia

160 Welshpool Road, Welshpool WA 6106

Hydraulic Cylinder Overhauls

Hardchrome Sales specializes in overhauling hydraulic cylinders for the largest, heaviest-duty machines.

From heavy overhead cranes to large, powerful stripping benches, we’ve designed our operation to swiftly process large excavator, luffing, and suspension cylinders, among others, to the highest standard.

Our end-to-end repair process includes hard chrome plating, welding, machining, fitting, and testing all components, including barrels, rods, clevises, pistons, and glands.

Streamlined Digital Repair Workflow

Our technology-led repair process uses Frontrunner, an industry-first digital hydraulic repair workflow management system. We use tablet computers to record and track repairs at every stage, streamlining the process and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR PROCESS:

a person inspecting a hydraulic cylinder

Using heavy overhead cranes, powerful disassembly benches and specialized, diagnostic tools, our experienced technicians meticulously dismantle cylinders with a forensic eye. 

Non-destructive testing is performed and accurate measurements are taken at every stage of disassembly. Care is taken not to damage to components such as cylinder rods, pistons, glands and seals, which may offer clues regarding the performance of the cylinder. Attention is given to the signs of expected and unexpected wear in order to assess the cause of failure in order to make accurate and precise recommendations for repair. 

Using the Frontrunner digital repair process, everything is photographed, measured and recorded using both digital and manual measurement techniques. Offering you complete transparency and confidence. Helping you to understand what is happening within your important hydraulic components. 

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