How do I ship a hydraulic pump without DHL refusing it?
To ship a hydraulic pump without DHL or another courier refusing it, the part has to be completely dry. That means: drain the oil, degrease the part industrially, cap all inlets and outlets firmly, and seal it in liquid-tight plastic bags. Use plenty of absorbent material in a double-walled box or wooden crate.
Draining the oil for transport: the absolute basics
When you start shipping pumps, draining the oil for transport is the most critical step. Hydraulic oil left inside will leak during air freight because of the pressure differences in the aircraft. Leaks lead straight to your shipment being destroyed or refused, and even small residues quickly fall under strict dangerous goods rules. So always check the official IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) to make sure your parcel is allowed to fly.
Shipping dirty parts and pumps
Parcel services don't accept shipments that could soil conveyor belts or other parcels. Dirty parts must be 100% grease-free on the outside. Then pack the cleaned components in special oil pads. Got dry, clean engine or machine components ready to go? Then you can easily and affordably ship machine parts through ParcelParcel to more than 220 countries worldwide.
Shipping overhauled parts and a heavy cylinder
Overhauled parts are high in value and need sturdy protection. Shipping a hydraulic cylinder often brings extra challenges because of its heavy weight and unusual length. To prevent leaks, use steel screw plugs instead of tape.
If the cylinder or pump is too heavy for regular parcel post, we recommend freight transport. You can send heavy industrial objects very safely as a pallet shipment. Make sure the part is firmly secured to the pallet with steel straps. For general B2B shipments or smaller shipments, you can of course always send your international parcel straight away through our platform, and we'll guide you through the right customs paperwork.
