hydraulic ram flexi covers

[turbokid]

Are ram covers any good to stop the rod from going rusty? if so where can they be got?

 

[nick...]

Rams don't rust if used regularly and then if they do it's because of lack of use and being left outside.ram covers or guards are mainly to stop damage from material hitting the rods.
nick...

 

[turbokid]

Yes u are right, this machine is rarely used and lives outside unfortunately, we usually smear grease on the rods but just wondered if covers would help. Thanks

 

[milkloss]

Stuff like that I give a puff over with an aerosol of clear waxoyl. Sticks to chrome well.

 

[turbokid]

Thanks alot, ill give that a try.

 

[Jimmy T]

The best thing of the lot is to unbolt the ram at one end, and retract it. Of course, that will depend on how practical it is on that particular machine, but in most cases it's not a lot of effort on a rarely used machine.