Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Custom Engineered Products Can Be Designed for Specific Applications

Under certain circumstances, an application requires custom fluid power components and no appropriate components exist in the current marketplace.  When precision is essential and an application requires a specialized component, attempting to make due with an existing product is often not an option. Instead, it becomes necessary for a custom engineered product to be created that can work appropriately to ensure seamless operation and trouble-free install and maintenance.

The benefits of custom engineered products are myriad, especially when precision is required. For example, zero-gravity power units; air and oil pumps; aerospace fastener tools and power units; power units for rescue tools, high-pressure relief vales and brake switch life cycle test stands are examples of specific applications where a custom engineered product may not just be beneficial but may be imperative. 

It is important to do a careful assessment of the specific components necessary for a given application and to survey available products on the market to determine if an existing fluid power component exists. When no existing product exists, it is necessary to find the right professionals who can create a custom engineered product that will be well-designed and work seamlessly and effectively.

Benefits of Custom-Engineered Products

Benefits of custom-engineered products include the following:

The component can be specifically designed for a desired application.  This makes it possible to determine exactly what features the component should have and what parameters it must fulfill.
Custom-designed components can be more reliable. Rather than trying to make a standard component work through modification or adaption, the custom component will be designed with the application in mind. This can increase efficiency and reliability.

In order to realize the benefits associated with a custom product, it must be made by those with the experience, knowledge and skill to do it right. Some of the different things to look for when selecting a company who can assist in the development and prototype of custom products include the following:

• Experience. It is essential to find a company that has been in business for decades and that has focused on making custom products as well as designing standard components within the field of fluid power components.  Look for a company that has designed purpose-build products for a wide variety of different applications over several decades.
• Technical expertise. Has the company proven itself by designing unique and patented products in the past?  A company needs not only to be in business for a long time but to have a track record of developing and producing new and unique designs for different applications.
• Customer service. Is it possible to get assistance with the design from experts with talent in the field?  Often, a small business will provide more personalized one-on-one assistance with the creation of the perfect custom-engineered product.


With the right professionals designing the purpose-built product for a specific application, a custom product can meet essential needs in a variety of different applications.  Get started on designing the prototype and beginning the development of a custom product today.