Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design

Swanson Industries Australia has extensive experience and expertise in custom hydraulic cylinder engineering and precision part manufacturing for OEMs in the underground mining, surface mining and mobile markets.​

When the application demands a heavy duty cylinder that works under pressures above 3500 psi, Swanson’s well-qualified engineers and seasoned machine operators deliver high-performance units that customers expect from a leader.

Swanson Industries custom cylinder manufacturer top view​

Swanson Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design Manufacturing​

All custom hydraulics cylinder production and assembly is performed in house at Swanson’s state of the art facilities.​

Swanson is staffed by an experienced team of professionals who push the boundaries of current technology. Our design, manufacturing, sales and customer service teams are focused on meeting the specific customers’ needs.​

Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Design Types

A variety of cylinder options is available for your consideration. Collaborating with a certified engineer will enable you to assess various custom hydraulic cylinder and custom pneumatic cylinder choices tailored to your specific equipment. Here are fundamental options to build a custom hydraulic design:​
A diagram of the single acting and double acting cylinders

  • Single Acting
  • Double Acting
  • Welded Rod Cylinders
  • Telescopic Cylinders
  • Threaded or Bolted Head
  • Long Stroke / Large Bore
  • Position Feedback

Integrated Valve Options

  • Counterbalance
  • Pilot operated check
  • Regenerative
  • Thermal relief protection
  • Overload protection
  • Sequencing
  • Solenoid control

Hydraulic Cushions

  • Rod and piston cushions
  • Integrated free return flow
  • Progressive deceleration profiles

Cylinder Production and Assembly​

We put constant emphasis on improving our manufacturing processes and on equipment upgrades. By using advanced 2D and 3D CAD systems that support collaborative engineering, employing strategic material management to reduce lead times, and implementing lean manufacturing systems that are built for custom cylinders efficiency, Swanson delivers innovative solutions that customers can trust.​

Extensive Engineering and Design Capabilities​

Extensive engineering and design capabilities coupled with decades of hands-on experience make Swanson the preferred single-source supplier of high-performance hydraulic cylinders for the mobile markets. Our Engineering and Design software includes:​

AutoDesk Inventory (CAD software for solid modelling)​

AutoDesk Simulation Mechanical FEA (Finite Element Analysis)​

Our in-house engineers provide technical analysis, innovation, and support while isolating other OEM model deficiencies and enhancing the design and manufacturing process to accommodate upgrades.

Quality Assurance​

  • ISO 9001:2015​
  • Controlled Environment for Testing and Assembly​
  • Test equipment oil cleanliness maintained to 16/13 (ISO 4406) or better​
  • Every Cylinder is Pressure and Function Tested Before Shipment​
  • Certified Welders and Qualified Weld Procedures​
  • AS3800 Accredited Manufacture and Rebuild Facilities

Swanson quality certifications

Contact us today to discover more about our hydraulic cylinder manufacturing capability including other services such as custom hydraulic cylinder specifications and general machining.

Contact us to have comprehensive and fast turnaround solutions for your hydraulics demands.