Seabee
Seabee is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders (2-30 inch bore, up to 10,000 PSI), founded in 1976 in Hampton, Iowa. It serves major OEMs across mining, construction, oil and gas, defense, and industrial handling via vertically integrated cylinder, chrome plating, and foundry operations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersHampton, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Seabee does
Seabee is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Hampton, Iowa. The company operates as a member of the Ligon Hydraulics family of companies, with internal structure organized into three branches: Seabee Cylinders (core cylinder assembly), Seabee Chrome (in-house chrome plating services), and Seabee Foundry (specialty cast steel foundry). This vertical integration spans the full production chain from steel casting through chrome plating to finished cylinder assembly.
The company's core product line is custom hydraulic cylinders with bore diameters ranging from 2 inches to 30 inches, pressure ratings up to 10,000 PSI, and single-stage stroke lengths up to 420 inches (35 feet). Seabee positions itself as an industry leader in large-bore telescopic multi-stage cylinders and produces specialized variants including single and double acting cylinders, boom lift and extend cylinders, ABS welded cylinders, stainless steel cylinders, hi-strength cylinders, and heavy-duty cylinders rated for side loading and high shock environments. Add-on modules include integrated valve packages (counterbalance, pilot-operated check, sequencing, thermal relief) and cushioning systems. Production capacity exceeds 150,000 cylinders per year, all of which are 100% tested prior to shipment.
Seabee's go-to-market is a B2B enterprise sales model targeting OEM customers in mining, construction, oil and gas, defense, industrial handling, forestry, transportation, and mobile equipment industries. Pricing is quote-based on customer specifications, with multi-year contract structures typical for enterprise OEMs. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 quality management and ITAR registration, the latter enabling defense and federal sector participation. The customer base is described as the largest equipment manufacturers in the world, including most major USA crane manufacturers, with no disclosed intermediary distributors or third-party channel partners.
Seabee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Seabee
- Legal name
- SEABEE a Ligon Company
- Website
- https://seabeecylinders.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Seabee is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders (2-30 inch bore, up to 10,000 PSI), founded in 1976 in Hampton, Iowa. It serves major OEMs across mining, construction, oil and gas, defense, and industrial handling via vertically integrated cylinder, chrome plating, and foundry operations.
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Seabee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)
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Where Seabee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hampton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Seabee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom hydraulic cylinders for B2B customers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales based on customer specifications. The company builds to exact customer specifications or custom engineers designs to meet application needs regardless of volume.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Seabee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Seabee designs and manufactures custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders for industrial OEMs across mining, construction, oil & gas, defense, and material handling applications. Operating through three integrated branches (Seabee Cylinders, Seabee Chrome, and Seabee Foundry), the company produces cylinders with bore sizes from 2 to 30 inches, pressure ratings up to 10,000 PSI, and strokes up to 35 feet on single-stage applications, supported by in-house chrome plating and specialty steel foundry capabilities.
Product overview
Seabee is a fully integrated hydraulic cylinder manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered products and value-added services. The core product line centers on hydraulic cylinders in 2" to 30" bore diameter with pressure ratings up to 10,000 PSI and strokes to 35 feet on single-stage applications. The product range includes Single & Double Acting Cylinders, Boom Lift & Extend Cylinders, Telescopic Multi-Stage Cylinders (industry leader in large-bore), Large Bore Cylinders, Custom Mount configurations, and specialized variants including ABS Welded, Hi-Strength, Stainless, and Heavy Duty models. Add-on modules include Integrated Valves (counterbalance, pilot-operated check, sequencing, thermal relief) and Cushioning systems. Three internal divisions—Seabee Cylinders, Seabee Chrome, and Seabee Foundry—enable end-to-end manufacturing with in-house chrome plating and specialty steel castings. All cylinders are 100% tested before shipping, manufactured entirely in the USA, and serve industries including mining, construction, oil & gas, defense, industrial handling, forestry, transportation, and mobile equipment. Seabee is a Ligon Company, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Hampton, Iowa.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Single & Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinders Custom-designed hydraulic cylinders with bore sizes from 2 to 16 inches and operating pressures up to 3,000 PSI for standard double-acting configurations, engineered to customer specifications for industrial OEMs.
- Boom Lift & Extend Hydraulic Cylinders Single- and multi-stage boom extend hydraulic cylinders with bore sizes from 2 to 16 inches and stroke lengths to 720 inches, used by major crane manufacturers for boom lift and extension applications.
- Telescopic Multi-Stage Hydraulic Cylinders Custom-designed single-acting and double-acting telescopic cylinders; Seabee is positioned as the industry leader in large-bore telescopic cylinders.
- Large Bore Hydraulic Cylinders Heavy-duty cylinders with bore sizes up to 30 inches, pressure ratings up to 10,000 PSI, and stroke lengths up to 420 inches (35 feet on single-stage applications), meeting requirements for the toughest equipment.
- Custom Mounts for Hydraulic Cylinders Fully customizable cylinder mounting configurations engineered to connect cylinders to specific OEM equipment applications.
- ABS Welded Hydraulic Cylinders Welded hydraulic cylinders supplied to various industries, built to proven designs or to customer-specified existing designs.
- Hi-Strength Hydraulic Cylinders High-strength cylinders designed and manufactured to meet rugged application requirements with quality and safety assurance.
- Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders Durable and lightweight stainless steel hydraulic cylinders for applications requiring corrosion resistance, including corrosive and transportation environments.
- Heavy Duty Hydraulic Cylinders Cylinders designed for rugged applications including side loading, operating pressures up to 5,000 PSI, pressure spikes up to 10,000 PSI, and high shock and vibration levels.
- Chrome Plating Services State-of-the-art chrome plating facility providing specialty finishing for cylinders and components, operated by Seabee Chrome.
- Cast Steel Foundry Services Full-service cast steel foundry operated by Seabee Foundry, producing specialty steel castings for a wide array of industries.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 150,000 hydraulic cylinders manufactured per year
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Companies that use Seabee
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Seabee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Seabee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ligon Hydraulicsparent companySeabee is a proud member of the Ligon Hydraulics family of companies. Ligon Hydraulics is an industry leader in engineering and manufacturing hydraulic cylinder solutions. The parent company encompasses multiple factors that set them apart from other hydraulic cylinder manufacturers, including manufacturing quality cylinders entirely in the U.S., and commitments to Continuous Improvement, Developing People, and Customer Service.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Seabee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control leader with a large hydraulic cylinder division serving construction, mining, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders to the same OEM end markets Seabee addresses, though Parker operates across many other product lines.
- Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and drives for industrial and mobile equipment applications globally. Directly comparable in product category (custom hydraulic cylinders for heavy machinery) but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger product portfolio than Seabee.
- Eaton Corporation: Diversified power management company with a substantial hydraulics business supplying cylinders and components to mobile and industrial OEMs. Comparable to Seabee as a hydraulic cylinder supplier to similar end markets, though Eaton is a far larger and more diversified incumbent.
Direct peers
- Prince Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders for mobile equipment, agricultural, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Seabee as a custom hydraulic cylinder specialist serving similar OEM customers with quote-based B2B sales motion.
- Yates Industries: Manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders serving heavy industrial, mobile, and energy markets from US facilities. Comparable to Seabee in product offering (custom-engineered cylinders for demanding applications), target customer base, and custom manufacturing model.
- Badger (Custom Cylinders): Custom hydraulic cylinder manufacturer focused on industrial, mobile, and heavy equipment applications. Directly comparable to Seabee as a niche US-based custom cylinder maker serving similar OEM end markets with custom-engineered products.
- Hydrofit: Manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders and components for industrial and mobile equipment applications. Comparable to Seabee as a custom hydraulic cylinder specialist with similar B2B sales motion and customer profile.
Others
- Ligon Hydraulics: Parent company and family of hydraulic cylinder manufacturers. Relevant as the corporate parent and strategic owner of Seabee, providing group-level capabilities and shared resources but not a direct competitor in the same product line.
Emerging players
- PacSeal Hydraulics: Specialized hydraulic cylinder manufacturer focused on niche industrial applications. Comparable to Seabee in core product (hydraulic cylinders) though smaller scale and narrower end-market focus.
- Nook Industries: Manufacturer of linear motion and power transmission products including hydraulic cylinder components for industrial applications. Comparable to Seabee as a related industrial motion component supplier serving similar customer profiles.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Seabee social profiles
Digital presenceSeabee compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Seabee financial estimates
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Seabee leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Seabee subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Seabee funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Seabee M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Seabee
What does Seabee do?
Seabee designs and manufactures custom-engineered hydraulic cylinders for industrial OEMs across mining, construction, oil & gas, defense, and material handling applications. Operating through three integrated branches (Seabee Cylinders, Seabee Chrome, and Seabee Foundry), the company produces cylinders with bore sizes from 2 to 30 inches, pressure ratings up to 10,000 PSI, and strokes up to 35 feet on single-stage applications, supported by in-house chrome plating and specialty steel foundry capabilities.
Is Seabee a public or private company?
Seabee is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Seabee founded?
Seabee was founded in 1976. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Seabee based?
Seabee is headquartered in Hampton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Seabee make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing.
Who are Seabee's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Parker Hannifin, Bosch Rexroth and Eaton Corporation. Direct peers are Prince Manufacturing, Yates Industries, Badger (Custom Cylinders) and Hydrofit. Ligon Hydraulics is listed as an others. Emerging players are PacSeal Hydraulics and Nook Industries.
Does Seabee have an API?
No public API is recorded for Seabee.
What industry is Seabee in?
Seabee's product category is Hydraulic Cylinders. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAA, Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 3530.