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OEM / ODM Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

Engineering your exact hydraulic cylinder — from concept drawing to production-ready unit — with full confidentiality and competitive pricing

What Is OEM & ODM?

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) service means we manufacture hydraulic cylinders exactly to your engineering drawings, part numbers, and specifications — branded as your product, delivered to your standards. You own the design; we provide the precision manufacturing capability to bring it to life at scale.

ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) service goes a step further: our engineering team collaborates with you to develop the cylinder design from your functional requirements. We handle the mechanical engineering, material selection, prototype validation, and production tooling — you receive a finished, validated cylinder ready for integration into your machine or system.

Whether you need 10 prototype units or 10,000 production cylinders, Hengshui's OEM/ODM team delivers with full documentation, traceability, and strict confidentiality under NDA.

Why Choose Hengshui for OEM/ODM?

  • 25+ years manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for global OEM customers
  • In-house engineering team — no outsourced design work
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
  • Prototype turnaround in 15–25 working days
  • Strict NDA — your designs and specifications are fully protected

OEM Service — 5 Key Advantages

Custom Engineering to Drawings

Submit your 2D drawings (DXF/DWG) or 3D models (STEP/IGES), and our engineers will perform a detailed manufacturability review within 48 hours. We flag any potential issues before production begins, saving you time and revision costs.

Material Selection Guidance

Our metallurgical team recommends the optimal steel grades, seal compounds, and surface treatments for your application — balancing performance requirements against cost targets. We source verified materials from approved domestic and imported suppliers.

Prototype Before Bulk

We always recommend a prototype phase before committing to a full production run. Prototype units are manufactured under the same conditions as production parts, fully tested, and shipped to you for functional validation and approval — reducing rework risk significantly.

Private Label & OEM Branding

Cylinders can be manufactured under your brand identity — nameplate engraving, custom colour coding, part number stamping, and label artwork are all accommodated. Your customers will see your brand, not ours.

Strict NDA & IP Protection

All OEM customer drawings, specifications, and business information are protected under signed non-disclosure agreements before any technical exchange takes place. Access to customer IP is restricted to the engineers directly working on your project. Your competitive advantage stays with you.

ODM Process — 6 Steps

1

Inquiry

Submit your application requirements, operating parameters, and quantity targets via our enquiry form or email. Our team responds within 24 hours.

2

Engineering Review

Our Chief Engineer reviews your requirements and produces a preliminary design proposal, including bore/stroke selection, material recommendation, and working pressure confirmation.

3

Prototype

Upon design approval, we manufacture 1–5 prototype units using full production processes. Lead time: 15–25 working days depending on complexity.

4

Approval

Prototype units are shipped to you for functional testing and approval. Our engineers remain available for technical consultation throughout your evaluation phase.

5

Production

Once prototype approval is confirmed, we schedule your production run. Full production lead times are typically 30–60 days depending on order volume.

6

Delivery

Finished cylinders are inspected, pressure-tested, packed per your requirements, and shipped via your preferred freight method with full documentation including material certs and test reports.

Customisable Parameters

Parameter Available Range / Options
Bore Diameter 25 mm – 500 mm (custom sizes available on request)
Stroke Length 50 mm – 5,000 mm (multi-stage telescopic on request)
Working Pressure Up to 500 bar (standard: 160–350 bar)
Cylinder Tube Material 45# carbon steel / 27SiMn alloy / 40Cr alloy / 304 or 316 Stainless Steel
Piston Rod Material 45# hard-chromed / 40Cr / Stainless steel 17-4PH
Seal Type BUNA-N (NBR) / FKM (Viton) / Polyurethane (PU) / PTFE composite
Mounting Style Foot / Front flange / Rear flange / Clevis / Trunnion / Spherical rod eye
Surface Treatment Hard chrome plating / Electroless nickel / PTFE coating / Spray paint (RAL)
Hydraulic Fluid Mineral oil / HF water-based / Phosphate ester / Biodegradable fluid
Port Type BSPP / NPT / SAE O-ring / Metric BSP — all thread standards available
Temperature Range –20°C to +100°C standard; –40°C to +150°C with special seals
Testing & Certs Standard factory test / Third-party (SGS / BV / TÜV) / Material certs / EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2

Industries We Serve

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Construction Machinery

Boom, arm, and bucket cylinders for excavators; tipping cylinders for trucks and concrete mixers; stabiliser legs for cranes and drilling rigs.

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Agricultural Machinery

Lifting and steering cylinders for tractors, combine harvesters, balers, and other farm equipment operating in harsh outdoor environments.

Marine & Offshore

Deck equipment cylinders, hatch cover actuators, and anchor-handling cylinders — all manufactured with stainless steel or marine-grade corrosion protection.

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Industrial Equipment

Press cylinders, clamping cylinders, positioning actuators, and automation cylinders for manufacturing and processing plant machinery worldwide.

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Mining Equipment

Heavy-duty cylinders for underground longwall supports, loading shovels, and surface mining excavators, designed for extreme duty cycles and abrasive environments.

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Energy & Oil/Gas

Wellhead control actuators, pipeline pig launchers, and valve actuator cylinders for onshore and offshore oil and gas installations.

Ready to Start Your OEM/ODM Project?

Share your drawings, application details, or simply describe what you need — our engineering team will respond with a technical assessment and competitive quotation within 24 hours. No commitment required to receive a quote.

All submitted files and specifications are protected under NDA.

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