We build solutions. 

Innovative Hydraulics designs and manufactures high-performance hydraulic cylinder solutions for the most demanding applications in the world. From fully custom systems to large-scale and telescopic designs, every product is engineered, built, and tested to deliver reliable performance under extreme conditions.

Custom

LARGE BORE

Telescoping

Repair / Rebuild / Upgrade 

Custom Cylinders

When standard solutions fall short, Innovative Hydraulics delivers fully engineered custom cylinders tailored to your exact application. With more than 30 years of engineering experience, our team works closely with you from concept through completion, translating performance requirements into precision-built hydraulic systems. Whether your project involves unique geometries, extreme pressures, or highly specialized operating environments, we design solutions that meet the challenge. 

Capabilities include:

  • Welded, mill duty or tie-rod designs
  • Single and multi-stage telescopics
  • Single and double acting
  • Single or multiple rod designs
  • Proprietary, application specific design technologies
  • Up to 40″ bore
  • Up to 400″ long stages
  • Up to 90′ strokes
  • Pressures up to 10,000 psi
  • Custom sealing configurations
  • Advanced coating technologies
  • 3rd party certifications such as ABS, DNV-GL 
  • and many more

Ideal for:
Aerospace, defense, offshore, energy, and heavy industrial applications where performance cannot be compromised.

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Large Bore

Built for scale, strength, and reliability, our large bore cylinders are engineered to handle extreme loads in the most demanding environments. Innovative Hydraulics specializes in the design and manufacture of large-diameter cylinders that deliver consistent performance under high stress and continuous operation. From heavy lifting to structural actuation, these systems are built to perform when failure is not an option. 

Key features:

  • Large diameter and long stroke capabilities
  • High-force output for heavy lift and structural applications
  • Advanced materials and precision machining
  • Robust sealing systems for long service life
  • Thorough testing and validation

Applications include:
Hydropower, infrastructure, heavy manufacturing, marine, and energy systems.

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Telescoping

Patented design features in our telescopic cylinders reduce downtime and maximize ROI

When space is limited but stroke requirements are high, telescopic cylinders deliver compact power without compromise. Innovative Hydraulics designs advanced multi-stage telescopic cylinders engineered for smooth operation, high load capacity, and long-term durability. Our designs prioritize stability, sealing integrity, and reliable extension and retraction under demanding conditions. 

Design advantages:

  • Patented design features
  • Welded design for superior concentricity
  • Non-threaded glands for maximum serviceability
  • Up to 5 stages for tight space applications
  • Single or double-acting
  • Embedded sensors to provide key data to operators
  • Proprietary, application specific design technologies
  • Up to 40″ bore
  • Up to 400″ long stages
  • Up to 90′ strokes
  • Pressures up to 10,000 psi
  • Custom sealing configurations
  • Advanced coating technologies
  • 3rd party certifications such as ABS, DNV-GL 
  • and many more

Common uses:
Heavy equipment, marine systems, infrastructure applications, and specialized industrial machinery.

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Repair / Rebuild / Upgrade

Innovative Hydraulics re-manufactures capital asset hydraulic cylinders at its corporate location in Wausau, WI or across its domestic repair network (see services page).  We also re-manufacture and test critical application cylinders for civil applications exclusively at our corporate headquarters.  If your organization has capital asset hydraulic cylinders, IH can develop a program that will maximize the longevity of your assets and increase your ROI on them.  To learn more, contact us today!

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