Tailgate cylinder bellows

TAILGATE CYLINDER BELLOW

Your tail lift can break down at any time if you have used it too much or if you have not respected the rules of use, for example by loading the machine fully. The breakdown of your tailgate can come from several different causes, it can be the main parts of the cylinder, the relay contactor, etc., but also secondary parts. We will especially focus on the tailgate cylinder bellows. The tailgate cylinder boot, as its name suggests, is a part which is attached to the cylinder, which has a secondary role, but is very useful. It can be made of various plastic materials, but it is generally made of resistant rubber, it is an accordion-shaped part which is supposed to protect the cylinder during its movements. The bellows allows your cylinder to resist external attacks and repeated movements over time. Remember to check the condition of the latter for a longer lifespan. If you need to change it, consider getting advice from a professional who will be able to guide you in the ideal type of bellows for a tail lift.

Role of the cylinder bellows for tail lift

The tailgate cylinder bellows has the same function as a normal bellows, its main role is to protect the cylinder and more precisely the rod, from anything that can reach it directly or indirectly. It thus protects the metal rod of the cylinder from all climatic aggressions (rain, snow, sun, etc.) but also from all other projections and dust. Indeed, a cylinder, whether hydraulic or electric, is very sensitive to the slightest attack and dust. To guarantee your tailgate cylinder a long lifespan, consider replacing the cylinder bellows if you notice that it is no longer fulfilling its role. The cylinder bellows is damaged if, for example, it is poorly connected and no longer attaches normally to the cylinder. With the sun, it can also fade and begin to deteriorate by tearing or breaking. Finally, if it is filthy and dirty, consider cleaning or changing it; dust or grease can propagate in the cylinder system and block it in the long term. Installing a new bellows requires dismantling certain parts which are connected to the cylinder; to avoid extending the problem, consider calling a professional.

How to choose a tailgate boot?

Your tail lift cylinder boot is preventing the cylinder from functioning properly, change it. If you are handy and have the right tools, you can try to do it yourself, but at your own risk. Ideally, call on a professional from the field of tailgates and lifting systems. There are in fact several brands that compete with each other, from French brands to Chinese brands to counterfeiting. To choose a good bellows, get help, the material (rubber, silicone, plastic, PVC, etc.), the right size, the right model, the brand, are all elements that must be taken into account when choosing purchase this part, especially if it is a hatchback. Depending on the surrounding climate, for example, you will choose a material resistant to high heat, such as silicone. Ideally, when choosing your tailgate jack bellows, choose specialized tailgate brands, such as DHOLLANDIA, ERHEL HYDRIS, and always be wary of cheap Chinese brands. A good professional blower is capable of repeated movements unlike traditional bellows, and wears out less quickly when exposed to sunlight and UV rays.