Hydraulic Cylinders for Maritime Applications
Reliable hydraulic cylinder solutions for yachts, naval vessels and shipbuilding
Hylec Controls is the exclusive distributor of German-engineered Hänchen hydraulic cylinders across Australia and New Zealand, providing high-quality hydraulic solutions for demanding maritime applications.
From yachts and commercial vessels to naval ships and submarines, hydraulic cylinders play an important role in the safe and reliable operation of marine equipment. They can be used for rudder adjustment, stern and side ramps, davit systems, access systems, doors, flaps and other onboard control and actuation applications.
Hydraulic Cylinders Designed for Marine Applications
Maritime hydraulic cylinders often operate in demanding environments and, depending on their application and vessel requirements, may need approval from the relevant ship classification society.
Hänchen develops hydraulic cylinders specifically to meet individual application requirements, with designs including:
- Rudder adjustment and control cylinders
- Flap cylinders for doors, hatches and other adjustable structures
- Locking cylinders
- Tailgate adjustment cylinders
- Davit system cylinders
- Ship access system cylinders
- Deck structure cylinders
- Special-purpose hydraulic cylinders for control and actuation
Where required, Hänchen can also support classification requirements, with approvals such as DNV-GL and Lloyd’s Register (LR) able to be carried out through the company.
Custom Hydraulic Cylinders for Shipbuilding
Since 1952, Hänchen has supplied hydraulic cylinders across a wide range of industries. This extensive engineering experience is applied to both its standard cylinder range and the development of customised solutions.
For shipbuilders, marine equipment manufacturers and vessel operators, this means hydraulic cylinders can be designed around the specific operating conditions, installation requirements and performance requirements of the application.
When standard cylinders aren't enough, Hänchen develops a solution to suit.
Quality and Reliability from German Engineering
Hänchen hydraulic cylinders are manufactured in Germany with a focus on precision engineering, durability and long-term reliability. Whether you require a standard cylinder or a highly specialised design, Hänchen combines decades of hydraulic expertise with application-specific engineering.
For maritime applications, this provides a dependable solution for critical hydraulic control and actuation systems where performance and operational safety matter.
Maritime Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
Hänchen hydraulic cylinders can be used across a wide range of shipbuilding and marine applications, including:
Operational Safety & Control
Hydraulic cylinders for critical control, positioning and locking functions.
Rudder Adjustment
Rudder adjustment and control cylinders for precise vessel steering systems.
Doors, Hatches & Flaps
Flap cylinders for the controlled movement and positioning of doors, hatches and other adjustable structures.
Ramps & Access Systems
Hydraulic cylinders for stern and side ramps, ship access systems and related equipment.
Davit Systems
Hydraulic cylinders for davit and lifting systems used on yachts, naval vessels and other marine applications.
Deck Structures
Hydraulic actuation for adjustable and movable deck structures.
Special Applications
Custom hydraulic cylinders designed for specific marine control and actuation requirements.
Talk to Hylec Controls About Your Maritime Hydraulic Cylinder Requirements
As Hänchen's exclusive distributor across Australia and New Zealand, Hylec Controls can assist with selecting, specifying and quoting hydraulic cylinder solutions for maritime and shipbuilding applications.
Whether you require a replacement cylinder, a standard Hänchen design or a fully customised hydraulic solution, contact our team to discuss your application and requirements.