Poppet Replacement of a Positive Displacement Pump*

Oil Contamination + Prep

by | Jul 21, 2014 | News, Other, Pump

FACT: Rubber gloves or rags do not make good caps and plugs! Schwing Bioset sells a cap and plug/test kit to help keep your hydraulic system clean when performing maintenance. The hydraulic gauges included in this kit also allow for easy over the phone troubleshooting...
Poppet Replacement of a Positive Displacement Pump*

The Importance of Filtration

by | Jul 21, 2014 | News, Other, Pump

Schwing Bioset recommends changing your oil filters either annually, or after 2,000 hours of operation, whichever comes first. More than 70-percent of component failures are caused by contaminants in the hydraulic system. Protect your equipment by replacing your...
Poppet Replacement of a Positive Displacement Pump*

Basic Start-Up Failures

by | Jul 21, 2014 | News, Other, Pump

Hydraulic power unit will not start   Verify that the control power light on the main panel is on. If not, check the estop circuit. Pump will not go into load   First, make sure to close the “A-Line” on the Power Pack. Place the pump into load and check to...
Poppet Replacement of a Positive Displacement Pump*

Pump Troubleshooting Guidelines

by | Jul 21, 2014 | News, Other, Pump

1. If a pump gets to the end of the stroke and pressures out, it’s most likely that a switching valve is bad.  2. If a pump is machine gunning, check the check valves on the control block.  3. If a pump has high pipeline pressure, verify the lube pump is turned...