Preventive Maintenance in Hydraulics

Even easier with the STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light

Worldwide

02/18/2025

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Preventive Maintenance in Hydraulics

Even easier with the STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light

Worldwide

02/18/2025

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Hydraulic Systems and Their Maintenance

Hydraulic systems are the heart of many industrial and mobile machines. Their smooth operation is essential for productivity and safety in various applications. Unplanned downtime and costly repairs can be avoided through systematic preventive maintenance. This is where the new STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light comes into play – a portable hydraulic data logger that enables simple and efficient condition monitoring.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the concept of preventive maintenance, identify its importance, and explain why the PPC-PAD-Light as a measuring device is perfectly linked to this concept.

What is Preventive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance refers to proactive measures for the regular maintenance and monitoring of machines to prevent failures. Potential problems are identified early before they lead to serious damage. This is done through planned maintenance intervals or continuous condition monitoring using modern diagnostic tools.

The term "preventive maintenance" has its roots in the industrial revolution and became popular in its modern form from the 1950s with the introduction of systematic maintenance strategies. Particularly with the development of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in the 1970s, the term gained further significance. Today, preventive maintenance is an essential part of industrial asset management and is continuously developed through modern technologies such as sensors and data analysis.

PPC-PAD-Light during a measurement process

The Importance of Preventive Maintenance in Hydraulics

Hydraulic systems are susceptible to wear, pressure losses, and oil contamination. Without targeted preventive maintenance, unnoticed performance losses or even failures can occur. Effective preventive maintenance leads to:

Reduction of downtime and machine failure times

Reduced maintenance costs

Extended lifespan of hydraulic components

Extended oil change intervals

Increased operational safety

Reduced environmental impact through fewer leaks and oil losses

Methods of Preventive Maintenance

There are various approaches to preventive maintenance of hydraulic systems:

Time-based maintenance: Regular inspections and maintenance work at fixed intervals.

Condition monitoring: Use of sensors for real-time monitoring of critical parameters such as pressure, temperature, and flow.

Predictive maintenance: Use of data analysis to predict potential problems and optimize maintenance strategies.

The combination of these methods ensures an optimal maintenance strategy that minimizes failures and extends the lifespan of machines.

The New STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light: The Ideal Companion for Preventive Maintenance

The STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light is a portable hydraulic data logger for the mid-performance range. It is ideally suited for fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and final inspection. With this device, measurement data can be easily recorded, analyzed, and documented to efficiently monitor the condition of a hydraulic system.

The PPC-PAD-Light will be available to our customers shortly and will be presented at this year's Maintenance in Dortmund on February 19 and 20.

Advantages and Features of the PPC-PAD-Light

4.3” Touch Display: Easy operation, even with gloves

Robust design: Oil-resistant rubber protection for use under extreme conditions

Compact and portable: Also suitable for systems that are difficult to access and extensive, as it can be taken anywhere – optionally also as a complete set in a practical case

Supports various sensors for determining pressure, differential pressure, temperature, flow, and more:

Analog version: Up to 4 STAUFF analog sensors

CAN version: Up to 6 STAUFF CAN sensors

Additional connections for analog third-party sensors

Measurement value display: Numerical or graphical display mode

Easy analysis with alarm values: Colored status indicators (Green, Yellow, Red)

Practical data storage: Integrated portable USB stick

Flexible power supply: Via standard USB-C PD charger

Data export and live streaming: USB connection to PC

PPC-Analyze® Software included: Detailed analysis and test report generation

With these features, the PPC-PAD-Light offers an optimal solution for the preventive maintenance of hydraulic systems.

Practical Examples and Application Scenarios

The PPC-PAD-Light can be used in a variety of applications:

System check before commissioning: For a final, proactive check of a machine or system before commissioning

Fault diagnosis on construction machinery: Monitoring of pressure, differential pressure, temperature, and flow values to identify problems.

Maintenance in production plants: Regular measurements to avoid production downtime.

Hydraulic test benches: Detailed analysis and documentation of test runs.

Research and development: Support in the development of new hydraulic systems.

Due to its versatile applications, the device is a valuable tool for maintenance technicians and engineers.

Conclusion

Preventive maintenance is the key to extending the lifespan and reducing operating costs of hydraulic systems. The STAUFF PPC-PAD-Light offers a powerful, portable solution for measuring and analyzing hydraulic data. Thanks to its easy operation and robust design, it is an indispensable tool for technicians and maintenance personnel.