Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Hydraulic Engineering Solutions
Established in 1964, APH Hydraulic Engineering has built a reputation as a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and actuators. Our expertise spans six decades of delivering tailored solutions for hostile environments across surface marine, subsea, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. With a BSI-approved ISO 9001:2015 quality system, we combine in-house design and manufacturing capabilities to meet exacting client specifications. Our team of specialists covers disciplines from project management to precision engineering, ensuring end-to-end control of product quality. Operating from our Glasgow facility since 1968, we maintain core values of trust and excellence while serving clients across six continents.Our product portfolio includes custom hydraulic cylinders, rotary actuators, and power units, alongside comprehensive refurbishment services. We engineer solutions for critical applications in accordance with international standards such as ABS, DNV, and Lloyds. Our technical capabilities extend to stainless steel cylinders for corrosive environments and high-pressure systems for offshore operations. With global supply chains and a focus on innovation, we continue to address evolving industry challenges. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through rigorous testing procedures and adherence to 250-350 bar working pressures across standard ranges.
Services
Hydraulic Cylinders
Rotary Actuators
Hydraulic Power Units
Cylinder Refurbishment
Industrial Solutions
Marine Systems
Subsea Equipment
Renewable Energy Systems
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have 60 years of experience in hostile environment hydraulic engineering
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system ensures consistent product reliability
- We maintain full in-house design and manufacturing capabilities
- Our products meet international standards including ABS, DNV and Lloyds
- We supply specialist hydraulic solutions across six continents
Associations and certifications
- BSI
Services
Hydraulic Cylinders
We design and manufacture custom hydraulic cylinders for hostile environments. Our product range includes CEPAC/CEPAC PLUS series for subsea applications and PENCYL stainless steel cylinders for corrosive settings. All systems undergo rigorous testing to 350 bar standards while meeting international marine and industrial certifications.
Rotary Actuators
Our Torko rotary actuators provide precision engineering for industrial, marine, and subsea operations. These systems deliver reliable performance in critical applications such as launch and recovery systems and wind turbine piling operations across global locations.
Cylinder Refurbishment
We offer comprehensive cylinder refurbishment and repair services for both APH and non-APH designs. Our process includes component analysis, pressure testing, and full system rebuilds to original specifications while maintaining strict quality control throughout the refurbishment cycle.
Subsea Equipment
Specialist hydraulic solutions for subsea applications including remotely operated vehicle systems and emergency pipeline repair equipment. Our designs meet ABS, DNV and Lloyds standards while operating effectively at extreme depths and pressures.
Renewable Energy Systems
We engineer hydraulic components for renewable energy installations including wind turbine piling systems and wave energy converters. Our solutions combine low-carbon operation with durability in challenging offshore environments through advanced materials and pressure-tested designs.
Questions
What sectors does APH Hydraulic Engineering serve?
We provide hydraulic solutions for surface marine, subsea, industrial, and renewable energy sectors, with products operating in some of the most hostile environments globally.
Are your hydraulic systems customisable?
Yes, we offer bespoke design services for hydraulic cylinders and actuators, with custom options available up to 450mm bore sizes to meet specific client requirements.
Do you offer cylinder refurbishment services?
We provide comprehensive refurbishment and repair services for hydraulic cylinders, including component analysis, pressure testing, and full system rebuilds to original specifications.
What quality standards do you maintain?
Our quality system is BSI-approved to ISO 9001:2015 standards, with all products undergoing rigorous testing to 350 bar pressure requirements across our standard ranges.
How long has APH Hydraulic Engineering been operating?
We have been manufacturing hydraulic systems since 1964, with six decades of experience delivering engineering solutions for hostile environments globally.
Where are your products supplied?
We supply hydraulic solutions across six continents, with applications in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
