Engineering expertise for hydraulic cylinders

With innovative products and highly modern production systems, Liebherr has the credentials of a technological pioneer for hydraulic solutions. At the Kirchdorf site, we have an impetus behind innovations. Numerous certifications represent the high quality of our products.

Innovation strength from sound production processes

Liebherr safeguards its high quality standards through sturdy, reproducible production processes. Highly modern CNC machining systems are used to achieve this. We continue to further develop our production processes. This innovation strength is reflected in our products.

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  • Machine for lathe/milling work
    To machine large cylinders and piston rods, Liebherr uses high quality machines for lathe/milling work. Our machines have a lathe length of up to 8,250 millimetres with a maximum chuck diameter of 1,180 millimetres.

    Machine for lathe/milling work

    To machine large cylinders and piston rods, Liebherr uses high quality machines for lathe/milling work. Our machines have a lathe length of up to 8,250 millimetres with a maximum chuck diameter of 1,180 millimetres.

  • Honing machine
    Liebherr performs the largest honing process on its own premises. We have modern machines there for honing large cylinders. The machines masterfully produce cylinders up to 10,200 millimetres and a maximum diameter of 560 millimetres.

    Honing machine

    Liebherr performs the largest honing process on its own premises. We have modern machines there for honing large cylinders. The machines masterfully produce cylinders up to 10,200 millimetres and a maximum diameter of 560 millimetres.

  • Cycle lathe machine
    The cycle lathe machine enables reliable production of prototypes for the lathing process. Our machine enables a lathing length of up to 10 metres. The maximum chuck diameter is 820 millimetres.

    Cycle lathe machine

    The cycle lathe machine enables reliable production of prototypes for the lathing process. Our machine enables a lathing length of up to 10 metres. The maximum chuck diameter is 820 millimetres.

  • Robot welding system
    The robot-guided double welding system from Liebherr impresses with high welding speed and simple process control. The maximum machining length is 12,500 millimetres.

    Robot welding system

    The robot-guided double welding system from Liebherr impresses with high welding speed and simple process control. The maximum machining length is 12,500 millimetres.

  • Deep drilling machine
    A tool specially-developed for drilling cylinder components makes it possible to drill, pre-turn and roll smooth in one process. The boring diameter is up to 500 millimetres while the boring length is up to 5 metres.

    Deep drilling machine

    A tool specially-developed for drilling cylinder components makes it possible to drill, pre-turn and roll smooth in one process. The boring diameter is up to 500 millimetres while the boring length is up to 5 metres.

  • Engineering expertise - friction welding

    Engineering expertise - friction welding

    Engineering expertise - friction welding
    Compared with other welding procedures, no additives are required during friction welding. The quality of a friction welded piston rod is practically the same as that of a cast one.

    Friction welding technology

    To manufacture hydraulic cylinders, we employ innovative friction welding technology. This makes it possible to weld a whole range of different materials. Numerous combinations of rod heads and round material diameters result in an exceptionally broad product portfolio. As a customer, you profit from high availability and cost efficiency.

    Approved quality: certifications

    The numerous certifications are testament to Liebherr's high standard of quality. Aside from the usual ISO standards of the quality management system, Liebherr has the following certifications:

    Modern calculation methods

    The design and calculation of our cylinders is application-specific according to the relevant applicable standards and regulations e.g. AD 2000, ASME and DIN/ISO. For the calculations, we rely on highly modern analysis and simulation software such as Ansys for FEM analysis. Our cylinders undergo approval inspection as required in co-operation with renowned approval inspection and classification authorities.

    Contact

    Please contact us – we will answer your questions and put together an individual offer for you. If you need a component as a spare part for your Liebherr machine, please contact your local service partner.

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    Products

    In close co-operation with our customers, we project innovative solutions for hydraulic cylinders and dampers. The product portfolio impresses with great variety.

    Succes stories

    By developing individual hydraulic solutions we have been supporting our customers for years. References

    Reman program

    Within the scope of the Reman Program, used Liebherr components are remanufactured in accordance with industrial standards. Reman Program

    Kirchdorf production site

    Liebherr produces efficient and powerful hydraulic cylinders and dampers at Kirchdorf an der Iller (Germany). Liebherr-Components Kirchdorf GmbH

    System expertise

    Liebherr offers convincing hydraulics solutions. Our components can be extended optimally to the diesel-hydraulic drivetrain. System expertise