Up to
35
Less volume and weight
What is deep-R?
deep-R stands for deep rolling and is a surface hardening process developed by ACONA in collaboration with research institutes.
With our process, we strengthen the weld seams of your hydraulic cylinder and thus eliminate the weakest point. As a result, the cylinders can be designed to be slimmer, withstand higher forces or be used for longer.
The optimised performance data of a deep-R cylinder leads to an improved carbon footprint compared to conventional welded constructions. Although there have been many innovations in recent years, the sustainable production of hydraulic cylinders has long been a challenge.
With our process, we have mastered the challenge.
The formula for success of deep-R?
To develop our deep-R technology, we combined tried-and-tested methods with the latest calculation methods in cooperation with Wirsing Industrial Research.
We also had the effectiveness of our method tested and empirically confirmed by the machine tool laboratory at RWTH Aachen University.
Up to
25
Increased performance
Up to
100
Longer service life
Why did we develop deep-R?
deep-R was developed by us to make hydraulic cylinders more sustainable and increase their performance.
Hydraulic cylinders mainly require steel in their production and therefore cause a lot of CO₂. We want to counteract this with our deep-R process.
The significant opportunity for climate protection was also recognised by a jury of experts for the renowned ‘Best of Industry Award’, which is presented annually by the trade journal ‘MM MaschinenMarkt’.
Our deep-R process made it onto the list of nominees.
What are the advantages of deep-R?
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+ 100 % service life
With deep-R, we have succeeded in doubling the operating time of hydraulic cylinders, which inevitably leads to a longer service life for your new products. However, you do not only benefit from planned new designs. By optimising existing hydraulic cylinder designs, we ensure that the service life of your products is extended. The use of deep-R technology therefore also enables existing machines to be optimised in line with a sustainable basic concept.
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+25 % increased performance
Hydraulic cylinders are without question a key component of the hydraulic system: as ‘the engine’, they have to deliver enormous performance in all industrial applications. deep-R hydraulic cylinders represent a technological innovation. With the same dimensions, our process offers you an increase in performance of up to 25 % for your products. For example, we have succeeded in increasing the operating pressure of an existing hydraulic cylinder from 350 bar to 430 bar.
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up to -35 % volume and weight
Our technology offers a unique solution to date: Compared to conventional technology, we can offer solutions that require significantly less material and installation space. Up to 35 % less volume and weight can be achieved with the same performance. For you, this means that your machines become smaller, but do not lose performance! This results in significant advantages for your machine design, especially for new developments.
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Environment
We have made the use of hydraulic cylinders more sustainable without having to accept any loss of product performance. No matter in which areas and with which weighting you want to optimise your product: When you choose deep-R hydraulic cylinders, you are not only opting for better value for money, you are also investing in our environment. We also want to meet the challenges of climate change through such innovations. Let's make a contribution together!
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Research
Your quality requirements are very important to us. It was therefore particularly important to us to have deep-R validated by a reputable organisation. The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL), a research institute of the RWTH Aachen University, has extensively tested the effectiveness of our deep-R process in a series of tests lasting several months. This was fully confirmed. This is official proof: Compared to conventional products, we offer our customers solutions that are not only more durable and efficient, but also require significantly less material and installation space. In concrete terms, this means that we are redefining the state of the art!
‘Deep rolling has long been used as a forming process to positively influence the edge zone properties of hydraulic cylinders. However, deep-R technology intelligently supplements this technique with a customised calculation algorithm.’
Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Wirsing
Industrial research Wirsing
What options does deep-R offer for my cylinder?
We optimise your hydraulic cylinder according to your requirements.
You can choose freely from the dimensions of durability, performance and lightweight construction.
Our deep-R technology offers you countless planning design options - adapted to the dimension(s) you want to optimise.
You are welcome to use our contact form to get in touch with us for a free consultation.
Hydraulic cylinders from ACONA can be found in stationary hydraulics as press cylinders (e.g. laundry and forming presses) and in mobile hydraulics, e.g. as hydraulic cylinders for cranes, excavators or lifting platforms.
Joint Engineering
We at ACONA see ourselves as a development partner: We not only manufacture hydraulic cylinders for you, but also support you in optimising your products and their design.
With our deep-R technology, we have succeeded in making empirically proven technology calculable using state-of-the-art methods and incorporating it as a factor in the design formula for hydraulic cylinders.
We would be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice on how you can significantly improve your design with deep-R and secure clear competitive advantages.
You can find out more about our engineering services on the corresponding page.
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Enquiry
Let's talk about your requirements.
We will inform you without obligation about how we can supply you with customised and innovative products for demanding projects with deep-R.