WEBER-HYDRAULIK is expanding its expertise in larger-sized hydraulic cylinders
WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH has systematically expanded its development and manufacturing expertise in the field of hydraulic cylinders and now also produces large-diameter cylinders for high-performance applications at its Güglingen facility. While production was originally designed for inner diameters of up to 160 mm, larger sizes have been gradually developed, industrialized, and transitioned to series production since 2018. The company currently manufactures hydraulic cylinders with inner diameters up to 300 mm. Depending on the design and application, the possible outer diameters can be significantly larger. In this way, WEBER-HYDRAULIK is responding to the growing demands of sophisticated applications and markets.
Continuous Expansion of Expertise
The expansion of cylinder dimensions is the result of a development and qualification process spanning several years. Since around 2018, WEBER-HYDRAULIK has been systematically working to design and test larger hydraulic cylinders and transition them to series production. The starting point was established applications in the medium-size range, from which the portfolio was gradually expanded into higher performance and size classes.
Today, the Güglingen facility manufactures, among other things, large-dimension ballast cylinders as well as high-performance support cylinders for demanding applications. The product range is complemented by additional bolt-pulling cylinder variants designed for various application requirements, underscoring the company’s growing expertise in large-scale hydraulic solutions.
Expanding Expertise with a Development Partner for Hydraulic Solutions
The production of larger-dimension hydraulic cylinders places increased demands on design and manufacturing. These include, among other things, an adapted selection of materials, specifically designed sealing concepts, and advanced testing procedures.
Furthermore, the design and validation of these cylinders require more complex simulation and calculation processes. In production as well, customized processes and enhanced component handling are necessary to ensure the required quality and process reliability.
Positioning within the Product Portfolio
By expanding its range of dimensions, WEBER-HYDRAULIK is responding to the increasing demands in various fields of application, particularly in the area of heavy machinery and high-load systems. Larger cylinder diameters enable higher forces and thus expand the range of applications for hydraulic solutions.
This development underscores the company’s commitment to serving as a development and technology partner capable of implementing customer-specific solutions even in challenging size ranges. At the same time, internal processes, manufacturing capacities, and testing methods have been adapted accordingly to ensure quality and operational reliability even with larger components.
“The expansion into larger cylinder dimensions is a logical step in the further development of our manufacturing expertise. This gradual expansion has enabled us to build up specific know-how in a targeted manner and, today, to produce even sophisticated cylinders in larger dimensions both cost-effectively and to the required quality standards. At the same time, we can reliably support complex projects as a development partner,” says Michael Ungar, Segment Manager for Cranes & Construction at WEBER-HYDRAULIK.
