Cylinder Protection for Excavators & More: Maximum Protection Against Downtime

Keeping your machines running: With our heavy-duty cylinder guards, we offer ultimate protection for almost any excavator in harsh demolition and quarry environments. Looking for a solution for other cylinder types? Our custom-made FlexGuards protect any type of cylinder with maximum flexibility and a perfect fit. They seal the system perfectly, reliably preventing dust, dirt, or contaminants from damaging sensitive hydraulics.

Heavy-Duty Cylinder Guards for Excavators in Extreme Applications

  • Zylinderschutz Löffelzylinder Bagger ECHLE
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HeavyDuty cylinder protection is the ideal solution for operating your machinery under extreme conditions where there is an increased risk of damage to the hydraulic cylinders. Whether for bucket, arm, or boom cylinders – we manufacture HeavyDuty cylinder guards for every type of cylinder on your excavator. Precisely tailored to the respective cylinder and made of high-yield steel, our cylinder protection 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 mounting hardware included in the scope of delivery enables fast and uncomplicated installation – entirely without welding or long downtime. The HeavyDuty cylinder guard reliably prevents damage to the piston rod, significantly extends the service life of the hydraulic components, and helps optimize maintenance intervals. Costly repairs and unplanned downtime are sustainably avoided.

Benefits

  • Custom-fit design for your specific cylinder

  • Easy installation with no welding required

  • Zero functional restrictions

  • Made of high-quality steel for maximum durability

  • Maintenance-free sliding system

  • Extends the service life of your hydraulic cylinder

FlexGuards: Universal protection for every hydraulic cylinder

  • FlexGuard Zylinderschutz
  • FlexGuard Zylinderschutz
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The FlexGuard cylinder protection is a custom-tailored barrier against mechanical damage to the piston rod and reliably prevents dirt, dust, and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
By using FlexGuard, the service life of your hydraulic cylinders is significantly extended. In addition, maintenance intervals can be optimized, downtime reduced, and costly consequential damage – especially due to leaks – avoided.

Benefits

  • A perfect fit for every cylinder

  • Quick and easy installation

  • Zero functional restrictions

  • Low weight

  • Extends the service life of hydraulic cylinders:

    • Prevents scoring on the piston rod
    • Prevents dirt from sticking to sealing elements
    • Reduces contaminant entry into the hydraulic system
    • Increases operational reliability and reduces downtime
    • Water and oil repellent
    • Protects against corrosion (Kevlar & Silica options)
    • Protects against chemical substances (Kevlar & Silica options)
    • Protects against external heat exposure (Silica option)
  • Extends the service life of your hydraulic cylinder

Your Application – Your Choice

Material Nylon Kevlar 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
Resistance to chemical substances ✅***
Heat resistance ≤ 120°C ≤ 315°C ≤ 990°C

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