Receipt and initial assessment

Cylinders are received via pallet, courier or arranged transport.
Basic information and photos help identify obvious issues, but final decisions are only made after strip-down.

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Strip-down and cleaning

Each cylinder is fully dismantled and cleaned to allow accurate inspection of all components, including:

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• Rod

• Barrel

• Piston

• Gland

• Seals

• Threads and mountings

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This stage identifies wear patterns, surface damage and the root cause of failure.

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Inspection and measurement

Key areas are checked for condition and suitability for repair:

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• Rod surface condition and straightness

• Barrel internal condition

• Seal grooves and running surfaces

• Threads, glands, eyes and clevises

• General wear, scoring and corrosion

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This determines whether a reseal alone is sufficient or whether further repair work is required.

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Quoting and repair options

A repair quote is provided based on actual condition, not assumptions.
Where applicable, repair options are explained so informed decisions can be made.

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Repair operations

Depending on the condition of the cylinder, repair work may include:

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• Resealing and rebuilding

• Rod repair and re-chrome

• Internal cylinder honing

• Machining or salvage of damaged components

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All work is carried out with the aim of restoring correct function and service life.

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Rebuild and testing

Once repaired, cylinders are rebuilt and tested to confirm:

• Leak-free operation

• Correct movement

• Functional performance under pressure

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Return and delivery

Completed cylinders are protected, packaged and returned ready for refitting.
Transport can be arranged where required.