Do not let your hydraulic cylinder seal become such an outcome!

The repair would be costly because it can damage the cylinder severely.

How will you know if a hydraulic seal is worn damaged or torn?
In case of broken and eroded seals, you will see that the cylinder will start to leak fluids, including lubricants while allowing contaminants to enter the hydraulic cylinder. You may also notice corrosion on the seals as they are exposed to abrasive and harsh chemicals.

Seals are the most easily damaged component of a cylinder.

Cylinder seals are the weakest part of the cylinder and can fail for many reasons including scratched piston rods, breaking down from the heat, contaminated fluid, or pressure spikes.