Cylinder ram lubrication

[Orange1forme]

I was watching a youtube video and they sprayed the exposed ram of the hydraulic cylinders with WD-40.

Is this a good idea or is there no need or is there some other product to use other than WD-40?

 

[i7win7]

Not something I've ever done, doesn't mean I'm right. If going for wd40 I think these would be the better choices.

Spray Gel Lubricant for Tools | WD-40 Spray Gel Lube | WD-40

The WD-40 Specialist Spray and Stay Gel Lubricant is a thick gel lube that provides long lasting lubrication for tools, gears, chains, rollers and more without the mess. The thick gel formula of this lubricant gel spray prevents rust for up to a year.

www.wd40.com

Silicone Lubricant Spray | WD-40 Water Resistant Silicone | WD-40

Waterproof and protect metal and non-metallic surfaces like rubber, plastic and vinyl with the water resistant silicone lubricant spray from WD-40. This spray is ideal for cables, valves, hinges and locks. The spray and straw allows you to apply two ways.

www.wd40.com

 

[Kennyd4110]

If sitting outside I can see spraying the rods with a corrosion inhibiting product, but WD40 is really lame in that regard.

As far as "lubricating" them? No need.

 

[lacers123]

Yes, I also saw such a video. Then I tried. I haven't had any problems so far. Four months have passed.

 

[Thunder chicken]

If it’s of any quality it should be fine. Industrial stuff sits around snd no one is spraying things. Take the cylinder off snd put it on another implement to keep it in use?
I’m doing that with my snowblower/ rear blade. But I’m cheap, for now.
if you don’t use it the seals may or may not last as long either, no use is almost worse than daily abuse.

 

[hagrid]

I want my rams kept dry so that dirt wont cling to them and beat up my wipers.

 

[William1]

If... I am storing something outside, in the elements, I'll wipe down the ram with water proof lube as a rust preventative. Then before use, I wipe them off.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Hard chromed rams need nothing in the way of corrosion protection, they won't corrode. 6000 hours on my one unit and the FEL cylinders have never even been wiped off.

 

[SidecarFlip]

On another forum were discussing leaking cylinders on a front mount blower. My second hand county plow that goes on the M9 in the front, sits outside all year, sat out at the county garage all the time and the power angle cylinders don't leak a bit and have never rusted (rams) at all and they are always close to the ground too. Sits on blocks all the time, outside next to the barn. If one leaked, I'd just replace it, they aren't that expensive anyway.

 

[lugbolt]

they are chrome faced

they won't rust...UNLESS they get nicked, dinged or bent, which would compromise the chrome and expose the steel underneath. That is what's going on with my massey ferguson. Nicked rods from abuse but what do you expect from a $600 tractor.

 

[Orange1forme]

To those that have replied so far, thanks.

i was under the same impression as you, it is not needed.