08/10/2026
🔧 WEEKLY HYDRAULIC WORK UPDATE 🔧
It’s been another busy week at Sharman Hydraulic Services, with a variety of hydraulic repairs and cylinder work carried out. 💪
🚨 5AM BREAKDOWN CALLOUT
Early start this week for a blown power steering pipe. A replacement hose was supplied and fitted first thing, getting the vehicle safely back on the road before normal working hours.
While there, we also changed a couple of hydraulic hoses on the winch, helping prevent further downtime and potential failures.
🏗️ HIAB CYLINDER OVERHAULS
Next up was a HIAB knuckle cylinder and twin-stage telescopic cylinder for full inspection and overhaul.
🛠️ Work carried out included:
• Full strip down and inspection
• New seals supplied and fitted
• Cylinders honed
• Rods polished
• Pin holes cleaned
• Damaged pins dressed during removal
• Cylinders rebuilt and tested
• Finished off with a fresh coat of paint 🎨
⚠️ IMPORTANT FAULT FOUND
During the inspection and strip down, we also discovered that the crane had previously had some work carried out, but a crucial retaining clip for the main pressure seal in the head bush had been left out. 🤠
Luckily, this was spotted during our inspection before the cylinder was rebuilt. A replacement retaining clip was sourced and fitted, ensuring the cylinder was correctly assembled and preventing what could have become a serious issue.
This is exactly why a proper inspection and thorough strip down is so important when carrying out hydraulic repairs and overhauls.
Another busy week completed, keeping customers' equipment working safely and helping minimise costly downtime. ✅
3 day turn around for this customers hydraulic cylinders for minimum down time.
📞 For hydraulic repairs, cylinder overhauls, inspections or emergency hose requirements, get in touch.
Sharman Hydraulic Services (SHS)
Hydraulic Assistance • Cylinder Re-seals • Overhauls • Hose Replacement • Inspections & Maintenance