{"id":2222,"date":"2020-06-24T07:45:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T12:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/?p=2222"},"modified":"2021-04-08T12:24:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:24:39","slug":"critical-maintenance-steps-for-hydraulic-rescue-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/critical-maintenance-steps-for-hydraulic-rescue-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Maintenance Steps for Hydraulic Rescue Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just as you maintain the engine, tires, and other elements of your fire apparatus, your hydraulic rescue tools also require regular maintenance to ensure their best performance and your team\u2019s safety.<br><br>Rescue tools like cutters, spreaders, and rams use engines, pistons, and lubrication systems. When these parts are subjected to rain, dirt, and overuse, they may degrade and fail.<br><br>We\u2019ve written about the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/safety-first-importance-regular-extrication-tool-maintenance\/\">safety with hydraulic rescue tools<\/a> before, and today, we will discuss important maintenance tips for your machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydraulic Cutter Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Blades won\u2019t open or close<\/li><li>Blades won\u2019t cut cleanly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor blade function is typically caused by contamination with dust or debris, heavy use without regular maintenance, or the age of your tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common fixes that your team can complete themselves, if they have been trained on the tools, include adding lubrication, replacing oil, and removing burrs from the blades.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more intensive fixes, contact your dealer and decommission the tool immediately to keep your team safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydraulic Spreader Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unusual noises while operating<\/li><li>Moves slower than normal<\/li><li>Produces abnormal amount of heat while operating&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These problems may be caused by air or water in the system resulting in poor heat dissipation, discolorations in your oil, or erratic movements. If you notice signs of contamination in your hydraulic spreader, consult the manual to troubleshoot common issues or seek the help of a trained and certified technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydraulic Ram Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dents or chips in the piston<\/li><li>Unusual noises while operating<\/li><li>Loose dust caps<\/li><li>Slow deployment of piston<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems like these may be caused by heavy use without regular inspection and maintenance, working in adverse conditions, or age. Left unmanaged, these problems will cause your hydraulic ram\u2019s performance to degrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust Jon\u2019s Mid America for Your Rescue Tool Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re certified dealers of TNT rescue and extrication tools. We offer their full line of combis, spreaders, cutters, rams and pumps. TNT protects your team with a lifetime warranty on their products, and we handle the repair and maintenance. If you require replacement parts, we can get exactly what you need.<br><br>When your <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/rescue-tools\/\">rescue tools need repair<\/a>, call Jon\u2019s Mid America. We offer mobile service, in-house repair, and annual service contracts to our customers. Let us keep your rescue tools operating at their best for the safety and efficiency of your team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just as you maintain the engine, tires, and other elements of your fire apparatus, your hydraulic rescue tools also require regular maintenance to ensure their best performance and your team\u2019s safety. Rescue tools like cutters, spreaders, and rams use engines, pistons, and lubrication systems. When these parts are subjected to rain, dirt, and overuse, they [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2223,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[731],"tags":[737,738,735],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2222"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2222\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}