Technicians overhauling a hydraulic cylinder in the A&D Hydraulics shop

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR

CYLINDERS REBUILT TO SPEC.

Reseals in about 48 hours. Full rebuilds with rod repair and re-chroming. Every cylinder bench-tested to rated pressure before it goes back on your machine.

WHAT WE DO

RESEALED, ROD-FIXED, OR FULLY REBUILT

We tell you straight which one your cylinder needs before we turn a wrench — no surprise quotes after teardown.

CYLINDER RESEALS

In and out in about 48 hours

Full teardown, gland and piston seal replacement, and bench testing to rated pressure. The fastest way to stop a weeping or drifting cylinder.

ROD REPAIR & RE-CHROMING

Straight, ground, and hard-chromed

Scored, bent, or pitted rods get straightened, machined, and re-chromed to spec — because a new rod alone often costs more than a whole rebuild.

FULL REBUILDS

Every wear part replaced

Barrels honed, rods repaired or replaced, glands re-bushed, and every seal, o-ring, and wear band renewed. Built back to OEM spec or better.

PRESSURE & BENCH TESTING

Tested before it leaves

Every cylinder is stroked and held at rated pressure on our test bench. If it doesn't hold, it doesn't ship — it comes back to the bench.

HOW IT WORKS

FROM DROP-OFF TO BACK ON THE MACHINE

Teardown & straight answer

We open it up, measure everything, and tell you straight whether it's a reseal or a rebuild — with the quote, before we start.

Machine & reseal

Barrels honed, rods straightened and re-chromed, seals pressed. House stock keeps common kits on the shelf so we don't wait on parts.

Bench test & return

Stroked and held at rated pressure on the test bench. Pass, and it's ready for pickup or delivery back to your site.

Lathe machining a heavy steel rod in the A&D Hydraulics workshop

REBUILD VS. REPLACE

REBUILDING BEATS BUYING NEW

A new OEM cylinder can cost two to three times a quality rebuild — if it's even in stock. Rebuilt, your cylinder comes back to original spec with new seals and a serviced rod, usually in days instead of the weeks a new unit can take.

We've rebuilt cylinders for excavators, loaders, cranes, presses, and refuse equipment across the metro. Brand doesn't matter — spec does. If we can't restore it, we tell you straight before you spend a dollar.

  • 48-hour typical reseal turnaround
  • All brands and bore sizes — spec is what matters
  • Straight quote before teardown work begins

SHOP NUMBERS

THE BENCH DOESN'T LIE

48 HRS

Typical reseal turnaround

100%

Bench-tested to rated pressure

ANY

Brand or bore — spec is what matters

GET A QUOTE

SEND US THE CYLINDER.

(630) 886-8589

Call with the cylinder's bore, stroke, and what it's out of — or send a photo of the ID tag. We'll quote it and slot it into the schedule.

SHOP HOURS

  • Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Sat & Sun By Appointment Only
  • Emergency field service
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