Shipbuilding
We work in partnership with you to face the challenges in the maritime industry and shipping. Whether it's in extreme offshore environments, potentially explosive atmospheres or under water – HYDAC supports system manufacturers, shipyards and shipping companies throughout the entire life cycle their ship with reliable components and systems. Working for you worldwide.
Applications for shipbuilding with worldwide approvals
Ship technology on deck
Whether it's a cruise ship, merchant ship, cargo ship or container ship – offshore environmental conditions put immense strain on deck and ship superstructures. We support system manufacturers, shipyards and shipping companies with robust solutions to ensure safe and smooth operation despite these high demands. HYDAC is your reliable contact for applications in the maritime industry:
- Deck and ship superstructures
- Cranes and other lifting equipment
- Loading hatches, RoRo equipment
- Hatch covers
- Winches
- Exterior doors
Ship technology below deck
Applications below deck have to meet the highest of requirements: highly efficient, durable and space-saving. HYDAC offers you space-optimised solutions with certifications from all well-known classification societies. Thanks to our global expertise, we're always there for you on site. We support the following shipbuilding applications with our components and systems:
- Direction and thrust control
- Fin stabilisers
- Trim tabs
- Rudder propellers and variable pitch propellers
- Bow thrusters
- Loading pumps
- Rudder systems
- Marine engines
- Ballast water
- Waste incineration
Marine engines
A marine engine is at the heart of every ship. This means that reliable operation is essential. Stricter exhaust emission standards for marine engines are also posing major challenges for companies. First-class fuel quality is needed to keep pace in this industry. That's why HYDAC supports you with high-quality filtration technology for:
- High-speed engines
- Medium-speed engines
- Low-speed engines
Decarbonisation
Sensitive injection systems are the result of the ongoing optimisation of marine engines and increased restrictions on environmentally harmful fuels in accordance with the Tier III standard. To ensure their functionality, a fuel that is virtually free of contamination particles is required. Otherwise, the system will suffer. As your local expert, HYDAC has filtration solutions for every application in shipbuilding. We reduce your costs in the long term thanks to a long filter service life and high cleanliness levels.
Decarbonisation: product solutions for shipbuilding
HYDAC's ultra-fine filtration for diesel fuels
The new Optimicron® FuelFine with a special element structure was specifically developed for the high cleanliness requirements for diesel fuels. This is how HYDAC makes ISO classes below 11/08/07 possible. For a marine engine that runs sustainably.
HYDAC fuel filters HDMD/HDPD
Resource-saving & stable performance: our (duplex) filters in our tried-and-tested HYDAC quality meet the high conditioning requirements for modern diesel engines. You’re in good hands when it comes to pre-filtration and main filtration thanks to reliable filter systems with ship approvals.
HYDAC's filtration for fuels, hydraulic oil & lubrication oil
The AutoFilt® RF9 is characterised by its patented back-flushing technology with secure media separation. The AutoFilt® RF15 constantly cleans itself and perfectly protects your engine lubrication oil – you can even add continuous lubrication oil conditioning as an option.
More information on the HYDAC AutoFilt® RF9
HYDAC's filtration of gases & alternative fuels
Contamination particles in liquid and gaseous marine fuels contaminate injection systems and engines, impairing their performance. While our automatic filters are ideal for the filtration of biofuels and ignition oil, our gas filters in the particularly robust double & block bleed design are used for fuels such as methanol. At the heart of these are our cleanable Chemicron® depth filter materials with a particularly large filter surface and absolute retention rates of 99.5 %.
HYDAC automatic back-flushing filter AutoFilt®
The separation of solids from the exhaust gas washing water is of particular importance in decarbonisation, as it leads to efficiency gains throughout the process as well as protecting downstream components. Our automatic back-flushing filters work independently – we also offer suitable solutions for amine filtration.
HYDAC fuel filter modules
The highest cleanliness requirements are guaranteed – with the fuel filter module from HYDAC! Our efficient filtration concept leads to less injector wear, reduced costs and an increase in the service life of your engine.
HYDAC condition monitoring
HYDAC supplies a wide range of components for the construction of modern condition monitoring systems which act as a basis for predictive maintenance. This is how they contribute to efficient service and maintenance solutions as well as to sustainability and environmental protection.
Robustness, installation space optimisation & weight reduction
The maritime industry is confronted with extreme environmental conditions and limited space. This means that robust solutions with a compact design are required. We work with you to reduce your oil and tank volume with our efficient HYDAC solutions. This saves you costs and resources in the long term when it comes to operational work and maintenance work.
Robustness, installation space optimisation & weight reduction: product solutions for shipbuilding
HYDAC Tank Reduction Units
Discover the benefits of our premium solution with active fluid conditioning and make long term savings – thanks to reduced oil volumes and lower material use. Reduce your tank volumes by 60–80% with our Tank Reduction Unit.
HYDAC Air-X filter technology
With our Air-X filter technology, you can make efficient cost savings thanks to reduced oil volumes, enormous weight reductions and reduced material use. Learn about the many advantages of our filter solution.
HYDAC load-sensing control blocks LX-6
Our proportional directional valve based on the load-sensing principle with an upstream sectional pressure compensator impresses with its modular and compact design. Ideally equipped for efficient use in your maritime technology.
HYDAC cooling systems
From gearbox cooling with water or air to liquid cooling for electric drives: discover the benefits of our comprehensive range of cooling systems for a wide variety of applications in shipbuilding.
HYDAC lubrication oil systems & treatment
Lubrication oil systems in engines are sensitive systems: both a reliable flow of oil and a constant level of oil cleanliness are required. HYDAC supplies you with custom lubrication systems. Lubrication oil separators can be replaced with HYDAC LMDP inline filters to save fuel (ROI < 6 months).
HYDAC hydraulic power units
Small spaces require a great deal of creativity if you don’t want to have to make any compromises with your hydraulic power units below deck. We offer cost-effective solutions for this – and with HYDAC, installation and maintenance are also taken care of.
HYDAC AutoFilt® series
For highly efficient back-flushing at high contamination loads, you're in good hands with our models in the AutoFilt®series. Discover our brand new AutoFilt®RF14, for example – which is also ideal for retrofitting.
Operational safety
Your system safety is extremely important to us: to guarantee maximum safety, we develop our solutions in line with the class specifications. This means that we always supply our components with the corresponding material certificates and approvals. Our sensors with type approval in the most important classes also help to reliably monitor your system. For smooth operation.
Operational safety: product solutions for shipbuilding
HYDAC control blocks
To use fuel efficiently and make a smooth trip at sea possible, control blocks for coordinating the trim tabs are essential. Learn more about our wide product range, including special control blocks for speedboats and yachts.
HYDAC sensors
HYDAC supplies an extensive range of sensors for your maritime technology – whether these are standard versions or products with type approval for increased functional safety in your condition monitoring systems. Take a look for yourself!
HYDAC pumps
In addition to our axial piston variable displacement pump PPV100S for pressure supply in open circuits, HYDAC supplies an extensive range of pumps suitable for maritime applications. We'll be happy to advise you on the best solution for you.
HYDAC cylinders
Extreme conditions, long service lives, high loads, increased risk of corrosion – none of this is a problem for HYDAC hydraulic cylinders. We supply custom cylinders that are tailored to your specific requirements in accordance with the highest quality standards.
HYDAC FAM dewatering units
Our FluidAqua Mobil series is designed to separate free water, dissolved water and gas from hydraulic fluids and lubrication fluids. High cost-effectiveness is guaranteed thanks to a high contamination retention capacity and filtration efficiency.
HYDAC CA power units
Reliably opening and closing water-tight bulkhead doors and hatches is particularly challenging at sea. In this context, our compact oil-immersed power unit is perfect for supporting your application's hydraulic operation.
More information on HYDAC power units
HYDAC directional valves
Achieve maximum operational safety with our highly efficient industrial valves: our tried-and-tested 4WE6 and 4WEH16 directional valves in particular are ideal for use in deck superstructures and winches – and also available as an ATEX version.
HYDAC rudder systems
Whether it’s a 1, 2 or 3-blade rudder system – we offer you the right hydraulics for every system. Even double-action rudder machines are covered by our product range. Get in touch with us – we'll be happy to help you.