When to Repair and When to Replace a Hydraulic Cylinder

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Deciding when to repair versus when to replace a hydraulic cylinder boils down to the cost and condition. If the cylinder has minor leaks, scoring, or seal damage, repairing with a seal kit often makes sense. But once the barrel is pitted, the rod is bent, or repairs exceed half the cost of a new cylinder, replacement is the smarter bet. Also, consider downtime: if the machine is critical, swapping in a new cylinder can save hours vs. waiting for a rebuild.