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Hydraulic Components & Solutions for Construction Applications

IC-Fluid Power supports construction applications with hydraulic components and engineering support that achieve dependable performance and long service life in demanding field conditions.

Black IC30 hydraulic rotary actuator, commonly used as a replacement for Parker Helac L30 actuators with counterbalance valve and foot mounting.

Hydraulic Components & Solutions for Construction

Construction applications rely on hydraulic systems for high force output, precise motion control, and reliability in unpredictable environments such as construction sites. These systems are often used in mobile equipment and jobsite machinery that are exposed to vibration, dust, temperature swings, and space constraints.

Common Challenges Hydraulics Solve in Construction

Managing high pressures and loads in mobile equipment
Maintaining precise motion control in lifting, positioning, and rotating components
Operating reliably under constant vibration and shock
Integrating high-performance components into compact designs
Ensuring system longevity in abrasive environments exposed to dirt and moisture
Supporting jobsite safety and environmental protection requirements

What Are Real-Life Construction Applications?

Articulating boom lifts, where work baskets are rotated and aligned using rotary actuators
Pile drivers, where piles are accurately positioned before driving them into the ground, using hydraulic rotary actuators
Horizontal grinders in construction and demolition sites, where oil spills are prevented through emergency shutoff using butterfly valves
Excavators and cranes, where flow is controlled and backflow is prevented in tight installations using check valves
Demolition spreaders and cutters, where extreme force is achieved in lightweight, portable tools using high-pressure check valves
Trenchers, drill rigs, and cranes, where vibration is dampened and axial and radial stress is absorbed within the hydraulic system using rubber compensators
Mobile hydraulic tools, where high pressures are generated from existing hydraulic systems using pressure intensifiers
Ride-on construction saws and steering systems, where controlled, compact rotation is required using rotary actuators
Glass pane installation machines, where precise rotation is crucial for positioning large and fragile loads using rotary actuators

What Hydraulic Components Are Used in Construction Systems?

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Butterfly Valves – Hytorc

Butterfly valves are emergency shutoff devices, isolating hydraulic flow when a component fails to decrease the damage done to the equipment and environment.

Horizontal grinders
Forestry equipment
Construction and demolition machinery

Temperature range: -4°F to 176°F (-20°C to 80°C)
Over pressure:
232 psi (16 bar)
Under pressure:
10 psi (0.7 bar)
Sizes: 1.25 to 5 inches (32 to 125 mm)
Materials: non-corrosive aluminum cage and shifter, NBR sealings
Larger weight and space savings compared to a ball valve of the same size as the diameter of your valve increases (77% shorter and 71% lighter for a 4 in valve)

Silver painted hydraulic rotary model SM4 actuator.

Hydraulic Actuators – Eckart

Heavy-duty rotary actuators engineered for extreme torque and load conditions, creating precise, controlled motion.

High-load construction machinery
Mining and heavy industrial equipment
Articulating boom lifts
Pile driver and glass pane installation positioning
Steering systems in construction equipment

Operating pressure: up to 3,625 psi (250 bar)
Maximum torque: standard up to 750,000 in-lb (85,000 Nm), custom actuators up to 2,200,000 in-lb (250,000 Nm)
Standard rotation angles: 90°, 180°, 220°, 270°, 360° (up to 720° as a customization option)
Flange-mounted design options for direct load attachment
Customize nearly every aspect of the design

hydraulic ic20 rotary actuator helac replacement application rotary actuator

Hydraulic Actuators – IC Series

IC Series Rotary Actuators are direct, drop-in replacements for Helac units with lead times as fast as 20 to 26 weeks (or 10 to 14 weeks with expedited shipping).

Mining equipment and auxiliary machinery
Material handling and processing systems
Positioning and rotation functions for construction application attachments
Retrofit and replacement applications in existing hydraulic systems

Operating pressure:
up to 3,045 psi (210 bar)
Max drive torque: up to 212,410 in-lbs (24,000 Nm)
Max holding torque: up to 522,190 in-lbs (59,000 Nm)
Standard rotation angles: 180º, 360º
Flange-mounted design options for direct load attachment
Compatible drop-in for Helac, HKS, and SJH

hydraulic check valve hytorc gray check valve 10,000 psi

Check Valves – Hytorc

Hydraulic check valves control directional flow and prevent backflow, supporting stable and safe system operation.

Construction equipment such as excavators and cranes
Compact mobile hydraulic systems
High-pressure rescue and demolition tools

Pressure capability up to 10,000 psi (700 bar) for high-force tools (compared to the standard max pressure capabilities of 3,045 psi (210 bar))
Compact, low-profile designs for tight installations
Optimized sealing technology for reliable performance

Compensators – Hytorc

Hydraulic compensators dampen vibration and protect from radial and axial stress caused by dynamic loads and mobile operation.

Hydraulic construction machinery with high vibration
Mobile equipment operating on rough terrain
Trenchers, drill rigs, and cranes

Sizes:
1 to 4 inches (25 to 100 mm)
Pressure:
up to 116 psi (8 bar)

silver hydraulic pressure intensifier, MP-T series transparent

Pressure Intensifiers – ScanWill

Hydraulic pressure intensifiers boost output pressure by using an existing power source, eliminating the need for dedicated high-pressure pumps

Mobile hydraulic tools
Construction equipment requiring intermittent high force
Industrial forming and shaping operations

Output pressure: up to 58,000 psi (4,000 bar)
Pressure ratios: many options, up to 16:1
Input pressure: up to 2,900 psi (200 bar)

Why Work With IC-Fluid Power for Construction Applications?

IC-Fluid Power works with construction OEMs, system designers, and maintenance teams to support hydraulic systems operating in demanding jobsite conditions. With an in-house team of engineers that work closely with the people manufacturing your components, we ensure that every aspect meets the durability, performance, and space requirements of construction jobsites.

What is the IC-Fluid Power Difference?

Deep sourcing expertise across European hydraulic manufacturers
Ability to cross-reference and recommend equivalent or alternative solutions
Support for construction equipment applications where systems must perform well in harsh, unpredictable environments
Engineering guidance for force, pressure, flow, torque, and load-holding requirements
Access to a range of components curated for the construction industry from compact, high-force hydraulic actuators to pressure intensification equipment to maintenance and safety accessories
Responsive lead times and local technical support
Assistance customizing components to specific requirements for niche applications

If you’re designing or maintaining hydraulic systems for construction applications, IC-Fluid Power can help identify the right components for your system requirements.

Contact an engineer today.

FAQ for Construction

IC-Fluid Power can help with high system pressures and heavy loads, smooth and accurate cylinder and actuator movement, operation under shock and vibration, compact hose and valve layouts, protecting circuits in dirty and wet conditions, and meeting hydraulic safety and environmental rules on the jobsite.

Butterfly valves are a good fit as emergency shutoff devices, especially on equipment operating in sensitive environments. Haulers, bulldozers, excavators, and concrete mixers could all benefit from fail-safe protection. If something goes wrong, such as a hose breaking, butterfly valves can quickly isolate hydraulic flow to help protect the machine and reduce the risk of oil spills.

A pressure intensifier increases pressure only where your system needs it. Instead of investing in an expensive high-pressure pump, you can install an intensifier to provide higher pressure to a specific function or circuit.