Cylinder guards for excavators & more: Maximum protection against downtime

We keep your machines running: With our heavy-duty cylinder guards, we offer indestructible protection for almost every excavator in harsh demolition and quarry applications. Looking for a solution for other cylinder types? Our custom-made FlexGuards protect any type of cylinder flexibly and with a perfect fit. They seal the system flawlessly and reliably prevent dust, dirt, or contaminants from damaging the sensitive hydraulics.

Heavy-duty cylinder guards for excavators in the toughest applications

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  • zylinderschutz löffelzylinder bagger echle

The Heavy-Duty Cylinder Guard is the ideal solution for operating your excavator under extreme conditions where there is an increased risk of damage to the hydraulic cylinders. Precisely tailored to the respective cylinder and manufactured from high-yield strength steel, it ensures reliable and comprehensive protection in every working position. Thanks to a well-engineered, maintenance-free sliding system, the cylinder guard remains fully functional even during long operations under the harshest conditions.

The included mounting hardware allows for quick and uncomplicated installation – entirely without welding or long downtimes. The Heavy-Duty Cylinder Guard reliably prevents damage to the piston rod, significantly extends the service life of hydraulic components, and helps optimize maintenance intervals. Costly repairs and unplanned downtimes are sustainably avoided.

Benefits

  • Custom-fit design for your cylinder

  • Easy installation – no welding required

  • No functional limitations

  • Made of high-quality steel for maximum durability

  • Maintenance-free rail system

  • Extends the service life of your hydraulic cylinder

Flexguards: The universal protection for every hydraulic cylinder

  • FlexGuard Zylinderschutz
  • FlexGuard Zylinderschutz
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The FlexGuard Cylinder Guard provides a tailored barrier against mechanical damage to the piston rod, reliably preventing dirt, dust, and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.

By implementing the FlexGuard, the service life of your hydraulic cylinders is significantly extended. Furthermore, it allows for optimized maintenance intervals, reduced downtime, and the prevention of costly consequential damage – especially due to leaks.

Benefits

  • The perfect fit for every cylinder

  • Quick and easy installation

  • No functional limitations

  • Extends the service life of hydraulic cylinders:

    • Prevents scoring on the piston rod
    • Prevents dirt from settling on sealing elements
    • Reduces contaminant entry into the hydraulic system
    • Increases operational reliability and reduces downtime
    • Water- and oil-repellent
    • Protects against corrosion (Kevlar & Silica)
    • Protects against chemical substances (Kevlar & Silica)
    • Protects against external heat exposure (Silica)

Your application – your choice

flexguard material nylon ECHLE Flexguard kevlar ECHLE Flexguard Silica
Color black grey red
Material thickness 0,5 mm 0,8 mm 0,8 mm
Weather and UV resistance ✅ ✅ ✅
Dust protection ✅ ✅ ✅
Puncture resistance ✅ ✅ ✅
Protection against abrasive materials ✅ ✅ ✅
Protection against small falling objects ✅ ✅ ✅
Corrosion protection ❌ ✅ ✅
Chemical resistance ❌ ✅*** ✅
Heat resistance ≤ 120°C ≤ 315°C ≤ 990°C

*** only within a temperature range of -20°C to +40°C