Hydraulic Foundation Repair System
A hydraulic foundation repair system is designed to lift and support extreme loads in order to stabilize a damaged foundation while repairs are made. That means outputting 10 or more tons of lifting force – a feat that requires reliable hydraulic equipment to manage.
A complete hydraulic foundation repair system includes a hydraulic pump, one or more hydraulic cylinders and a few hydraulic accessories to link and control those components. If these hydraulic assets are packaged together by a reputable hydraulic equipment supplier, they will provide superior reliability and operating efficiency. This, along with expert maintenance services, is why foundation repair companies partner with a hydraulic expert when adding hydraulic pumps, cylinders or other components to their assets.
The C258C Hydraulic Cylinder - Tough, Powerful, Reliable
Hydraulic foundation repair systems rely on hydraulic cylinders to manage the heavy lifting beneath the damaged foundation. Given their role, hydraulic cylinders are typically operated in rough environments where dirt and moisture are persistent threats. In addition, hydraulic cylinders are expected to bear extreme loads and therefore must be able to withstand intense force application.
The C258C hydraulic cylinder, manufactured by Power Team, is built for operating environments like these, with several durability fixtures that allow for heavy-duty, high-cycle application. Those durability features include:
- Power Team’s proven reputation in hydraulic equipment manufacturing
- Body construction from solid steel
- Aluminum bronze bearings for resisting wear due to off-center loads
- A chrome-plated piston rod for improved corrosion resistance
- Oversized springs that handle stroking forces better
The C258C hydraulic cylinder is designed with a 25-ton capacity, giving it the power it needs to perform foundation lifting and repairs. It also weighs in at around 25 pounds, so it’s a lightweight, mobile piece of equipment – ideal for mobile operations where the hydraulic cylinders will need to be positioned into tight spots.
The PE552 Hydraulic Pump: Built for Foundation Repair Applications
The system’s hydraulic pump is the operation’s heart, responsible for delivering fluid power to each of the hydraulic cylinders. Nothing is more important than the hydraulic pump’s reliability and compatibility with foundation repair applications.
The PE552 hydraulic pump, also manufactured by Power Team, meets these reliability and compatibility demands for the foundation repair industry. Its notable features include the following:
- Superior durability – Also manufactured by Power Team, a world leader in hydraulic equipment reliability, the PE552 is a popular choice for foundation repair companies due to its excellent reliability in the field.
- A purpose-designed valve layout – The PE552 hydraulic pump comes with a valve design that’s ideal for foundation repair jobs. For example, the PE552 is built with a true unloading valve that serves as a bypass at extremely high pressures. As a result, it is able to sustain its excellent efficiency at maximum pump speed. The PE552 also comes with advance hold functionality, which can be used to maintain pressure loads after the pump’s motor is shut off.
- An unmatched power-to-weight ratio – Among all of Power Team’s hydraulic pumps, the PE552 provides the best combination of power and weight, packing a big punch in a small build. This mix of mobility and power means the PE552 can go wherever it is needed and can deliver as much power as needed.
Power Team allows foundation repair companies to optimize their PE552 hydraulic pump further through its Assemble-to-Order program, which provides a variety of customization options for new hydraulic pump owners.
Other Hydraulic Components Your Foundation Repair System Will Need
The hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder(s) are the vital parts of every foundation repair system, but there are additional hydraulic system components that can improve your operational efficiency and safety, including:
- Hydraulic hoses and manifolds – Your foundation repair system is linked together using hydraulic hoses and, depending on how many hydraulic cylinders you’re operating, a manifold.
Choose hydraulic hoses made from abrasion and tear-resistant material to minimize the likelihood of hydraulic fluid leaks. - Hydraulic pressure gauges – Pressure gauges, ideally fluid-filled gauges to reduce the impact of vibration, are essential safety, efficiency and troubleshooting devices that provide at-a-glance monitoring of operating pressures, and early detection of unsafe pressure levels.
- Remote controls – The PE552 hydraulic pump is compatible with remote control technology that can be used from 10+ feet away from the hydraulic pump. Pair these controls with your operator teams to give them a speed and safety advantage in the field.
A Complete Foundation Repair System Will Optimize Your Teams’ Efficiency in the Field
Hydraulic systems are designed to operate in rough, high-cycle conditions, so your operators need every advantage to get maximum reliability and efficiency out of them.
That starts by matching your hydraulic components together into a complete hydraulic foundation repair system, including hydraulic pumps, cylinders and accessories. By packaging your important system components together, you’ll guarantee compatibility between your hydraulic pumps and cylinders. You’ll also have everything ready out-of-the-box, so you’ll waste no time getting your operations up to full speed.