HYDRA tech cylinders are key components in vast numbers of offshore operations involving the transfer of power and movement. The quality of these cylinders is thus crucial in ensuring the satisfactory functioning of a wide range of different equipment. The offshore environment is a demanding test of reliability, where hydraulic cylinders must often work under extreme loadings and in sometimes unpredictable and harsh conditions.
Hydraulic cylinders for use in conjunction with offshore installations are distinctive in that they are often specially designed for one-oft assignments. The offshore industry is also notable for the stringent quality and documentation requirements associated with meeting classification society requirements. HYDRA tech focuses on: • Traceability of all designs and components • Full documentation for manufacture, installation and operation • Fully certified welding procedures • Ongoing monitoring of manufacturing processes
• Full documentation of administrative procedures, as well as all testing and approval • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, DNV - MSA agreement
To meet these requirements. HYDRA tech has focused its many years of specialist hydraulic cylinder experience on design and manufacturing facilities with the flexibility to meet all requirements. Part of HYDRA tech's flexibility comes from a focus on innovation, particularly in the areas of: • The use of new materials, such as ceramics and composites • New electronic sensor systems • New products • New surface treatments
As just one example, it was HYDRA tech that introduced the use of highly-durable, weather-resistant composite bearings for mounting hydraulic cylinders - a feature now a standard option for advanced equipment throughout the world.
