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SERVICE
TIP
Air
Cylinders
Why
does my air cylinder creep open or closed?
Causes
- Air
leaking by air cylinder internal piston
- Control
valve leaking
- Air
hose leaking
Test
- Check
air cylinder rod seal for leaks
- Check
air cylinder for internal leak by removing air hose fitting on end of
air cylinder which is bottomed out and listen for air escaping - if
air is escaping after hose removal, air is by-passing internal piston
- Check
airline for leaks with soapy water
Solution
- Repair
or replace air cylinder, air valve or air hose, whichever is found to
be cause of problem.
Posted 4 October 2000
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