Hydraulic Repair Services
Industrial Hydraulic Repair, Testing, Refurbishment & Reliability Services
When hydraulic systems fail, production slows, downtime increases, and replacement costs can quickly escalate. Universal Servo provides comprehensive hydraulic repair, testing, refurbishment, and reliability services for manufacturers throughout Georgia, the Southeast, and across North America.
Our hydraulic division specializes in repairing and testing servo valves, proportional valves, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, cylinders, gearboxes, and complete hydraulic systems. Whether you need emergency repair, preventative maintenance, reliability support, or refurbishment of obsolete equipment, our team has the expertise and equipment to restore performance and minimize downtime.
Hydraulic Components
We Repair
Universal Servo repairs and refurbishes a wide range of hydraulic components, including:
- Servo and Proportional Valves
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Hydraulic Motors
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Hydraulic Power Units
- Gearboxes
- Hydraulic Manifolds
- Pressure & Flow Control Valves
- Directional Valves
- Hydraulic, Pneumatic, & Electrical Actuators
- Pneumatic Valves
Every component is evaluated, tested, repaired, and verified before being returned to service.
Hydraulic Valve Repair Services
Hydraulic valves control pressure, flow, and direction throughout a hydraulic system.
Even minor valve issues can negatively impact machine performance and reliability.
We repair:
- Servo and Proportional Valves
- Directional Valves
- Pressure Relief Valves
- Flow Control Valves
Hydraulic Pump Repair Services
Hydraulic pumps are the heart of any hydraulic system. A failing pump can create loss of flow, pressure loss, overheating, reduced productivity, and costly downtime.
We repair:
- Piston Pumps
- Vane Pumps
- Gear Pumps
- Variable Displacement Pumps
- Fixed Displacement Pumps
Our repair process includes complete inspection, disassembly, cleaning, replacement of worn components, reassembly, and performance testing.
Servo Proportional Valve Repair & Testing
Servo valves require specialized equipment and expertise to diagnose and repair correctly.
Universal Servo provides:
- Servo and Proportional Valve Diagnostics and Repair
- Calibration
- Performance Testing
- Reliability Verification
Our testing capabilities help ensure repaired components perform to specification before being returned to production environments.
Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
Hydraulic cylinders are critical to lifting, positioning, clamping, pressing, and material handling operations.
Common cylinder repairs include:
- Seal Replacement
- Rod Repair/chroming/replacement
- Barrel Repair/Replacement
- Internal Component Replacement
- Leak Correction
- Performance Testing
Our goal is to restore full functionality while extending service life and reducing replacement costs.
Common Hydraulic Problems
We Repair
Many manufacturers contact us after experiencing:
- Low Hydraulic Pressure
- Excessive Heat
- Internal and External Leaks
- Slow Actuator Movement
- Pump Cavitation
- Valve Sticking
- Excessive Vibration
- Contamination Issues
- Unstable Valve Performance
- Cylinder Drift
- Loss of Machine Accuracy
If your equipment is experiencing any of these symptoms, our team can help identify root causes and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
Industries We Serve
Our hydraulic repair services support a wide range of manufacturing and industrial operations.
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Injection Molding & Plastics
Hydraulic systems are commonly used in injection molding machines, robotics, and material handling systems. We help manufacturers reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
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Paper & Forest Products
Paper mills and converting facilities rely heavily on hydraulic systems for material handling, processing, and production equipment. Universal Servo supports facilities throughout the industry.
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Packaging & Converting
Packaging equipment depends on hydraulic power for reliability and production efficiency. We provide repair and support services that keep lines operating.
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Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive suppliers and manufacturers rely on hydraulic systems throughout stamping, forming, assembly, and material handling operations.
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Hydraulic systems are widely used in packaging, processing, conveying, and production equipment where reliability is critical.
Looking for a discontinued or obsolete part?
We specialize in helping you find the best solution.
Hydraulic Brands We Service
Our technicians routinely repair and support hydraulic equipment from leading manufacturers, including:
Repair vs. Replacement with Universal Servo: Which Is Right for You?
Repairing hydraulic units is highly cost‑effective and offers quicker turnaround times, minimizing equipment downtime. Buying new units can provide maximum reliability, updated technology for better energy efficiency, and a full manufacturer warranty for long‑term peace of mind.
Key Benefits of Refurbishing
- Budget Friendly: Repairs can cost 50% or less than new, since you are reusing the housing or body and replacing internal components.
- Faster Turnaround: Eliminates the wait time for factory manufacturing or long distance shipping, getting your machinery back up and running faster.
- Root Cause of Failure: Repairing can help identify the cause of failure preventing further problems in the hydraulic system. Our technicians can identify what type of contamination is present. Chrome you have a cylinder going bad, bronze, you have a piston pump problem.
- Time-in-Service Warranty: Warranty starts when you install the unit, not when it is received.
Key Benefits of Buying New
- Enhanced Effectiveness & Performance: New units incorporate the latest technological upgrades, which reduce power consumption, increase precision, and boost overall hydraulic output. May come with Bluetooth options to easily monitor the performance of the unit.
- Recurrent Issues: No wear on hard parts as everything is new. Avoid obsolescence issues with old units.
- Peace of Mind: Comes with a full warranty from the manufacturer. New Atos valves have electronics with a counter inside. This not only allows you to see how long of service you are getting before failures, but Universal Servo uses it to give you a Time-in-Service warranty on new units. Imagine buying new spares — the warranty doesn’t run out before installation.
When to Choose Which
- Choose Repair: If the major structural components (cylinder barrel, pump housing, valve internals) are intact, the cost of repair can be less than 50% of a replacement, and your primary goal is avoiding production downtime.
- Choose Replace: If the unit has experienced catastrophic structural damage (e.g., deep barrel scoring, deep spool cuts), the parts are obsolete, or the component is causing further system damage.
Always Keep a Spare:
Buying new and repairing allows you to get the quickest option and have a spare on the shelf to ensure you don’t experience this downtime again. With Atos vales with Onboard Electronics, you can have Time-in-Service warranties on both units, only offered by Universal Servo.
Hydraulic Testing & Reliability Services
Repair is only part of the process.
Universal Servo provides testing and reliability services designed to verify performance and improve long-term equipment reliability.
Capabilities include:
- Hydraulic Bench Testing
- Pressure & Flow Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Reliability Reporting
- Preventative Maintenance Support
- Root Cause Investigation
Our goal is not simply to repair components but to help manufacturers reduce future failures and improve operational performance.
Our team supports manufacturers across multiple industries with:
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Hydraulic Repair
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Industrial Electronics Repair
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Servo Motor Repair
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Robotics Repair
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Reliability Services
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Engineering Support
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Consulting Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydraulic Repair
Most piston, vane, gear, and variable displacement pumps can be repaired and tested.
