Service Spotlight: Marine Hydraulic Repairs

Hydraulic systems are used throughout the marine industry, from winches on the deck to rudders for steering, automation and control systems, deck equipment, and critical valve systems. These powerful systems must be maintained regularly if they are to perform safely and efficiently.

Marine hydraulic repairs require skilled, experienced technicians with a commitment to quality to get the highest level of performance out of marine hydraulic systems, and to prevent them from failing when they are far from a port.

Hydraulic Distributors offers on-site marine troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance for all your marine hydraulic needs. Our highly experienced engineers have marine capabilities that include:

• Fin stabilisers
• Marine steering
• Thrusters
• Davits
• Hydraulic maintenance systems
• Specialised cylinders
• Custom power units
• Auto pilot hydraulics
• Deck cranes & winches
• Cargo hatches

Additionally, Hydraulic Distributors are the appointed Australian agent for:

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems deck cranes & deck machinery
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment steering gear 
• Manabe Zoki deck cranes, deck machinery and hose handling cranes

The last thing anyone wants is to be out at sea and have a rudder system fail to respond to controls, or be in port loading passengers and have the hydraulic passenger lift fail halfway through the job. Regular maintenance, such as filter changes, hose replacement, lubrication, cylinder resealing, and more, can keep marine hydraulic equipment performing reliably.

Contact our team to find out more about how we can keep your marine hydraulics moving, or mobilise your vessel that requires urgent repairs.