{"product_id":"asab-s-series-s8-replacement-piston-rod","title":"ASAB S Series - S8 Replacement Piston Rod","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0947b895-7267-427a-b7ec-2d60aab9c5b7-38\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"371e82a8-f731-49ca-b053-c2c11c2bb87a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eS8 Piston Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is a core mechanical component in the ASAB S8 fluid section, transferring drive movement into the pump to generate fluid displacement and pressure. It must remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"250\"\u003estraight, smooth, and correctly aligned\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver consistent stroke action, maintain seal life, and keep the sprayer running smoothly under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eIf the sprayer is showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"407\"\u003euneven stroke feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"435\"\u003epremature packing wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"468\"\u003efluid leaks at the packings\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"537\"\u003epressure instability that returns quickly after seal changes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a worn or damaged piston rod is often the underlying cause. Replacing the rod helps restore proper alignment and sealing performance—so the pump isn’t working against itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eTransfers drive motion into the pump for reliable \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"818\"\u003estroke and pressure generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eHelps maintain correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"865\"\u003epacking alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e and consistent sealing performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eIdeal replacement when the rod is \u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"970\"\u003escored, pitted, bent, or worn\u003c\/strong\u003e, or if packings fail prematurely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eSuits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eASAB S8\u003c\/strong\u003e pump assemblies (configuration dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e1 x S8 Piston Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e (service replacement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eSafety Check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1720\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eRelieve all fluid pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e before opening the fluid section (follow the sprayer’s pressure relief procedure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eIsolate power\u003c\/strong\u003e (unplug\/disconnect) before working on the pump or drive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eWear PPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e eye protection and chemical-resistant gloves—especially during flushing and solvent handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003ePinch\/moving parts hazard:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep hands clear of the drive and linkage areas during checks and reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1720\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1720\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eRestart carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e prime at low pressure first, confirm smooth operation and no leaks, then return to normal operating pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Australian Spray \u0026 Blast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302404501719,"sku":"ASAB-SS7-35","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9925\/4743\/files\/S8PISTONROD.jpg?v=1771458408","url":"https:\/\/asab.au\/products\/asab-s-series-s8-replacement-piston-rod","provider":"Australian Spray \u0026 Blast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}