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Hydraulic Components & Solutions for Energy and Power Applications

IC-Fluid Power supports energy and power applications with proven hydraulic components and engineering support that enhance productivity, improve maintenance and safety, and optimize lifecycle efficiency.

Silver painted Eckart HyRAV Flex hydraulic valve actuator.

Hydraulic Components & Solutions for the Energy & Power Industry

Energy and power applications rely on hydraulic systems for turbine control and positioning, valve actuation and safety interlocks, and synchronized flow management in power generation. These systems are often used in environments that demand high reliability during thermal cycling, vibration-heavy loads, and emergency shutdowns across fossil, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar facilities.

Common Challenges Hydraulics Solve in Energy and Power

Lifting extremely heavy loads with compact, high-force actuation
Synchronizing large loads with precise, unified motion control
Managing potential failure and ensuring safe emergency shutdowns
Finding high-power density components for positioning and rotation
Minimizing premature wear and tear under environmental stress

What Are Real-Life Energy & Power Applications?

Valve automation in hydropower, nuclear, and gas facilities with double-acting or spring valve actuators
Rotation for critical applications in energy technology that require exceptionally fast closing speeds using hydraulic valve actuators
Pressure boosting in CNC machines, presses, hydroforming, and bolt tensioning using hydraulic pressure intensifiers
Load holding and emergency locking of actuators and cylinders using hydraulic rod locks
Synchronization and automation of actuators, motors, and cylinders using hydraulic flow dividers
Emergency flow isolation and protection of gas, steam, windmill-power plants with hydraulic butterfly valves
Backflow prevention for nuclear-based equipment with high-pressure check valves

What Hydraulic Components Are Used in Energy & Gas Systems?

Silver painted Eckart HyRAV Flex hydraulic valve actuator. double acting and single acting hyrav valve actuator by eckart

Valve Actuators – Eckart

Specifically designed for the energy and power industry to offer fast valve shutoff and simple automation.

Valve automation for all types of powerplants including:
Hydroelectric power plants
Geothermal power plants
Solar thermal power plants
Biogas power plants
Emergency shutoff for equipment protection
Environments with severe locations and high vibration

Max torque at 210 bar:
250-250,000 Nm (184-184,757 lb-ft)
Operating pressure:
up to 3,045 psi (210 bar)
Rotation: 90° (also 120° and any intermediate angle)
Temperature range: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F), higher or lower on request

Silver painted hydraulic rotary model SM4 actuator.

Rotary Actuators – Eckart

Eckart rotary actuators are constructed for the most demanding applications requiring exceptional durability.

High force and torque, heavy lifting
Energy systems with consistent vibration and high cycles
Conventional power plants and facilities (coal, gas, oil, nuclear)
Hydroelectric, geothermal and solar thermal, biogas applications

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: 90º, 180º, 220º, 270º, 360º (up to 720º as a customization option)
Flange-mounted design options for direct load attachment
Customize nearly every aspect of the design
Various shaft styles: Configurations include gear, splined, keyed, etc.
Adjustable end stop and drive shaft datum: Start and end positions can be adjusted at any time by ±5° of rotation
Four-point bearing: Supports extreme radial and axial loads
Industry certified designs (ATEX, DNV, ABS, etc.): Meets global energy and power safety needs

silver hydraulic pressure intensifier, MP-T series transparent

Pressure Intensifiers – ScanWill

Hydraulic intensifiers locally increase system pressure in new or retrofit applications, eliminating the need for additional pumps.

On-demand pressure boosting for targeted circuits
Pressure intensification of CNC machines and presses
Pressure boosting in hydroforming applications
Reliable tensioning for bolts and clamps

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)
Available in stainless steel

Hydraulic Flow Dividers – Jahns

Flow dividers divide flow into multiple equal or unequal parts to synchronize components, such as hydraulic actuators and cylinders.

Balance motion of components (cylinders and motors)
Regulate and coordinate motion for entry points and attachments
Synchronization of ring gates for Hydropower plants

Sections: up to 12
Synchronization error:
as little as nearly 0%
Pressure:
up to 6,100 psi (420 bar)
Flow rate:
up to 145 gpm (548 lpm)

hydraulic rod locking device ratio-clamp by hanchen

Rod-Locking Device – Hänchen

The Ratio-clamp® instantly locks hydraulic cylinder rods in place. This safety device secures the rod for an unlimited duration without requiring any power.

Lock and protect cylinders in power plants
Automatic fail-safe protection

Position accuracy: as little as 0.01 mm
General holding force: up to 101,164 lbf (450 kN)
Holding force with reduced releasing pressure: up to 29,225 lbf (130 kN)
Holding force with a pressure piston seal: up to 78783 lbf (350 kN)
Holding force as a safety component: up to 101,164 lbf (450 kN)

hydraulic butterfly valve hydraulic shut off valve easy actuation ball valve alternative hytorc

Butterfly Valves – HYTORC

Hydraulic butterfly valves separate flow from the pump and tank, ensuring safe emergency shutoff and system control in the event of a hose or line failure.

Emergency shutoff to isolate hydraulic lines and hazardous leaks in power plants and energy facilities
Low pressure pipes in energy and power equipment
Mobile machinery in power generation

Temperature range: -4ºF to 176ºF (-20ºC to 80ºC)
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)

hydraulic rubber compensator from hytorc absorb vibration and noise

Hydraulic Rubber Compensators – HYTORC

Hydraulic rubber compensators protect equipment from axial and radial stress caused by vibrations during load fluctuations and regular machine operations.

Low pressure pipes in energy and power equipment
Mobile machinery in power generation

Sizes: 1 to 4 inches (25 to 100 mm)
Pressure:
up to 116 psi (8 bar)
Absorbs vibration and noise, improving comfort for the operator

hydraulic check valve hytorc gray check valve 10,000 psi

Hydraulic 10,000 PSI Check Valves – HYTORC

Hydraulic check valves stop backflow and hold steady pressure for reliable performance, even with changing loads or harsh conditions.

Protection of pumps, compressors, and tools in power generation from reverse flow
Mobile equipment in energy production and infrastructure

Pressure capability up to 10,000 psi (700 bar) for high-force tools (compared to the standard max pressure capabilities of 3,000 psi (206 bar)
Compact, low-profile design for tight installation
Optimized sealing technology for reliable performance

Why Work With IC-Fluid Power for Energy & Power Applications?

IC-Fluid Power has supported the energy industry’s toughest applications, from large wind turbines to nuclear plant facilities. With an in-house team of engineers that work closely with the people manufacturing your components, we ensure that every aspect meets the performance, longevity, and safety requirements of the energy and power market.

We work closely with OEMs, system integrators, and end users to support both new machine designs and retrofit projects. Whether optimizing a hydraulic circuit, cross-referencing components, or solving a space or pressure challenge, our team brings deep technical expertise across energy, gas, and power applications.

What is the IC-Fluid Power Difference?

Deep sourcing expertise across European hydraulic manufacturers
Ability to cross-reference and recommend alternatives that don’t sacrifice performance
Support for energy and power certifications, standards, and safety‑critical requirements
Responsive lead times and local technical support
Engineering guidance to match flow, pressure, cycles, and force requirements
Competitive lead times and responsive local technical support

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

Contact an engineer today.

FAQ for Energy & Power Applications

IC-Fluid Power helps with lifting heavy loads with high-force actuation; synchronizing large loads with precise, unified motion control; managing potential failure and ensuring safe emergency shutdowns in high-risk areas; finding high-power density components; and more! Don’t see a challenge here? Contact our engineering team with your application and we will try to find you a solution!

Hydraulic Valve Actuators from Eckart were specifically designed for the energy and power industry to offer fast valve shutoff and simple automation. Their maintenance-free design, performance, adaptability, and durability make a significant contribution to ecological and economic sustainability. We place great importance on ensuring that our products not only function reliably and accurately but can also be used long-term in an environmentally friendly manner.