Yes, we can manufacture any type of cylinder. If you give us the specifications we can make one that is exactly the same. If you don’t know the specifications then if you give us the part to examine we can engineer one that is identical. In addition, our designers may be able to suggest design improvements on your current model, or offer superior coatings or seals. This will all be discussed with you during the design process.

We specialise in all sizes of bespoke cylinders; large or small. We design anything from small cylinders for factory machinery or vehicles, right up to huge cylinders for the off shore industry. We are able to do runs of multiple cylinders at a time, or just a single cylinder. We are happy to facilitate whatever requirements our customers have.

Yes! We specialise in re-engineering things to work well. We find that many manufacturers do not over engineer things first time around and that many hydraulic cylinders are made to minimum requirements. This means that when they meet the harsh environments found in many industries (excessive heat; saltwater; being chipped by stones or debris), they are not fit for purpose for as long as was hoped. At Apex, we have been working with hydraulics from every industry for many years. We know what is effective and what isn’t and we know what challenges hydraulic systems face, according to which industry they are exposed to. We can then design a system that will work well for your specific needs in order to increase the cylinder’s durability and robustness. Our design team work together with our machine shop and inspection department to ensure that every piece of equipment that leaves our workshop is of an exceedingly high standard in order to be able to meet the demands of gruelling working environments.

Yes, we often work together with manufacturers to ensure that our hydraulics fit the fabrication that is being built. We are happy to advise on the design of a fabrication with regards to the internal hydraulics. However, if the fabrication is already in existence, we can also design our hydraulics around the machinery that you already have in place.

No, we specialise in the manufacture and repair of bespoke cylinders. We can always design something to your exact requirements, so if you have a standard cylinder size in mind we are happy to take those specifications and design something of high quality and durability to fit your required fabrication exactly.

We are usually able to manufacture new cylinders in 4 to 8 weeks. However, we understand that under some circumstances, new hydraulics are required urgently. Depending on the job, we have on occasion manufactured a new cylinder through the stages of design, manufacture, inspection and dispatch with an even shorter turnaround than four weeks. Please call us if you wish to discuss your individual requirements.

Yes, we ship our bespoke hydraulics worldwide. We communicate by e-mail and Skype and are not deterred by very different time zones! We are happy to facilitate visits from third party inspection agencies where relevant.  Where necessary we can also travel to you to ensure that the hydraulics are correctly installed and working properly, though in most cases, careful communication with your own engineers makes the process trouble free.

We specialise in both the manufacture and the repair of hydraulics. Our technicians are happy to discuss your needs with you and advise on whether repair or replacement is better for your specific requirements. We have yet to find a hydraulic cylinder that we cannot repair and we are always happy to restore one for a customer. However, there are occasions where it is more efficient if we replace a cylinder rather than repair it.