Quality, precision, integrity from source to finished product

Quality and precision is essential in the manufacture of a Purpose-Built™ ® hydraulic cylinder. From the sourcing of materials, to engineering, manufacture, painting and even shipping requires an attention to detail that ensures the longevity of your fluid power equipment. What exactly does quality and precision mean in hydraulic cylinder design and manufacturing though?

Quality Starts with Materials and Components

Quality and precision start with sourcing raw materials and components. Long lead times from international shipping can slow projects, and components sourced overseas often face weaker fabrication methods and lower material quality. Poor quality in raw materials and components leads to higher maintenance costs and more downtime for fluid power equipment users because of fatigue, surface pitting, and contaminants in the alloys.

Engineering a Purpose-Built™ hydraulic cylinder to exact specifications demands precise tools and methods. Each Purpose-Built™ hydraulic cylinder must account for an application’s specific loads, environment, and exact measurements. Engineers with experience across multiple industries use state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology to design cylinders that operate to spec within a thousandth of an inch. They also apply Finite element analysis to understand each cylinder’s strengths and weaknesses and how it will react under stress. This approach helps ensure you get the right hydraulic cylinder for the application.

Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testing for Lasting Performance

Manufacturing brings raw materials, components, and engineering together to produce a high-quality finished product. We use state-of-the-art welding, including robotic systems, to keep welds repetitive and consistent with design specifications. CNC machines add more accuracy than the human eye and hand can provide. Qualified machinists and certified welders run this equipment, complete the manufacturing process, and support ongoing quality control checks.

Certified Fluid Power Specialists and hydraulic Cylinder experts assemble every hydraulic cylinder. After they complete final assembly, our team tests each hydraulic cylinder to the exact specifications for its application and design. Painting is the final step and takes place in a controlled environment. This process creates a lasting finish that protects the hydraulic cylinder and the work it performs for years to come.