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As a specialist in large hydraulic cylinders, we are able to cater to your individual requirements. Our team of experienced and highly trained product developers, engineers and production specialists develop and manufacture hydraulic cylinders for the most demanding operating conditions. Our production facilities are equipped with a wide range of machinery, allowing us to meet the most exacting specifications.

We master challenges. Our engineering and consulting expertise allows us to provide optimal solutions.

We also offer our manufacturing expertise for processing complex components and large parts according to your mechanical drawings.

We see ourselves not only as a manufacturer, but as your development partner at eye level.

As a specialist for special cylinders, we optimise existing designs and find new solutions for your challenges.

That's why every customised hydraulic cylinder is individually tailored to your requirements. Always reliable and to the highest quality standards.

We have bundled all of our expertise, i.e. design, engineering and production, in one place - our home base in Herzogenrath near Aachen. This means you benefit from our short communication and production paths.

This gives you these benefits in particular:
Reliability and speed.

Your challenge is our starting point!

Whether extremely confined installation spaces, high dynamic loads, special media guidance, or complex sealing concepts — our cylinders are designed for maximum functionality under real operating conditions.

With our proprietary deep-R process, we not only optimize weld seams and material utilization, but also develop more compact, efficient, and robust cylinder solutions — precisely tailored to your process.

Which types of hydraulic cylinders can we offer to you?

Different applications require different types of hydraulic cylinders.
To ensure you are perfectly equipped for your needs, we offer, among others, the following hydraulic cylinder types:

Double-acting hydraulic cylinders
Single-acting hydraulic cylinders
Spring cylinder
Telescopic cylinder
Synchronised cylinder
Lifting cylinder
Lift cylinder
Press cylinder
Pressure cylinder
Differential cylinder
Rapid traverse cylinder
Spare cylinder
Replacement cylinder

These advantages are offered by our custom hydraulic cylinders

At our Herzogenrath location, ACONA unites the entire process of hydraulic cylinder manufacturing under one roof—from planning and design, through to production and hydraulic cylinder repair.
This integrated approach enables us to respond flexibly and quickly to your individual requirements right from the development phase.

Every hydraulic cylinder is fully custom-made and meticulously planned and engineered down to the smallest detail.

With precise calculations—such as for load distribution, service life, and stability—we ensure that each new or overhauled hydraulic cylinder fits seamlessly into your system and delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.

Renderbild eines innovativen Hydraulikzylinders

In accordance with your requirements, we advise you on the selection of the appropriate piston rod coating and a fitting sealing concept - suitable for your application with the highest safety requirements even under aggressive environmental conditions (corrosion resistance) and high loads.

In addition, we can draw on decades of experience in the selection of stroke measuring systems and bearing technology in various applications.

We process numerous materials for the production of our hydraulic cylinders, such as structural steels, stainless steels, heat-treatable steels and non-ferrous metals.

On request, we are able to design your hydraulic cylinder in accordance with the relevant standards and prepare a corresponding certificate, for example in accordance with:

DIN /EN Norm
FKM guideline
DNV (previous Germanische Lloyd)

Our company is proud to utilise state-of-the-art methodology for the design and calculation of our cylinders. We use our engineering and FEM analysis for this purpose.

Our machinery, which enables us to manufacture hydraulic cylinders with piston diameters of up to 800 mm - and even larger in special cases - is also a great benefit.

Would you like to find out more about our machinery? Then take a look at our production.

When are custom cylinders the right choice?

Whenever space is limited, loads are high, or requirements are exceptional, a custom cylinder from ACONA is the right solution.
Our special cylinders are used, among other areas, in:

Your hydraulic cylinder in 5 steps

At our company, the production of a hydraulic cylinder goes through five carefully managed steps to ensure the final product meets your exact requirements.
From the initial planning to final delivery, we pay attention to every detail to guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Planning

The first step is a detailed consultation to clarify all key factors for your hydraulic cylinder.
These include the stroke length, required force, and piston diameter, as well as installation location, ambient temperature, and operating frequency.
If you already have specific engineering plans, we will implement them exactly to your specifications.
We are also pleased to assist in developing design plans.

Our experienced engineers use precise FEM analyses (Finite Element Method) to realistically simulate mechanical loads.
This approach enables detailed mapping of complex component geometries and accurate calculation of stresses, deformations, and loads under actual operating conditions.
Critical areas are identified early, precisely optimized, and both safety and service life of your cylinder are significantly increased.

Offer

Once all details have been clarified, we will provide you with a tailored proposal for your hydraulic cylinder. This offer takes into account not only the specific technical requirements but also your individual preferences regarding delivery time and budget. We provide transparent cost structures that make every step of the production process clear. Our aim is to offer you the best value for money while always ensuring the highest level of quality.

Construction

With the defined parameters, we begin designing your hydraulic cylinder, relying exclusively on proven methods and high-grade materials to guarantee the desired service life and maximum reliability.
Technical challenges are overcome by our experienced engineering team during the design phase.
Thanks to our proprietary deep-R process, we can increase the strength of weld seams and enhance the overall performance of the cylinder.
This enables us to design slimmer and more efficient hydraulic cylinders that withstand higher loads and are more environmentally friendly through significant material savings.

Quality control

After the hydraulic cylinder has been manufactured, it undergoes comprehensive quality control.
We test the functionality, load capacity, and durability of the cylinder to ensure our product meets your high expectations and operates reliably.

Delivery

Once all tests have been successfully completed and the hydraulic cylinder has met our stringent quality standards, it is securely packaged and delivered to you on schedule. We place great emphasis on careful logistics to ensure that the product arrives in perfect condition.

You will find our custom hydraulic cylinders in the following—and many other—applications: