Hydraulic Element Construction

What Hydraulic Element Construction does

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Freiburg-Hochdorf, Germany. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of standard and custom cylinders, including round cylinders (Z-series), block cylinders (BLZ-series), flanged cylinders (KRZ, DRZ), screw-in cylinders (E, ZG), DIN-conformant standard cylinders (NOZ, DIN 24554), locking cylinders (VZS, VBZNI, KH), multi-position cylinders (MZ250), stroke-measuring cylinders (WMZ161), and special custom cylinders. Many catalog models are offered with integrated proximity switches (NI variants) or magnetic pistons for position sensing. The commercial portfolio is rounded out by mounting parts, rod ends, pressure screws, assembly tools, and a Cylinder Repair Service.

The company converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical drive energy for industrial process automation, claiming durability, precise fit, and high availability across more than 40 years of construction and manufacturing expertise. It serves German and international industrial customers across diverse sectors requiring automation, manufacturing equipment, press and stamping operations, positioning, locking, and stroke measurement applications. Customer segments are prioritized as Industrial Manufacturing (primary) and Custom/Special Applications (secondary).

HEB operates a direct-to-customer go-to-market model. Customers request quotes through the website or contact regional representatives directly; the company also maintains an international representative network and a 10-language website (German, English, French, Czech, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Turkish). Marketing channels include the corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and trade show participation. The primary digital differentiator is the CAD-Online service, which lets engineers integrate HEB CAD data directly into their own CAD systems. Pricing is on a unit basis for standard cylinders, with a stated minimum delivery value of EUR 50.00; no public unit pricing is disclosed.

Name

Hydraulic Element Construction

Legal name

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH

Website

https://heb-zyl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH is a German manufacturer, founded in 1980, of standard and custom hydraulic cylinders serving industrial customers across Europe, Asia, and America via direct sales, regional representatives, and a 10-language website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic Cylinders

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Industrial cylinder manufacturing
• Custom hydraulic cylinders
• Block cylinders
• Cylinder repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Cylinder Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of hydraulic cylinders, including standard series products (round cylinders, block cylinders, flanged cylinders, screw-in cylinders, standard cylinders) and custom special cylinders. Products are sold directly to industrial customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH designs and manufactures hydraulic cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical drive energy for industrial processes. The product range covers round cylinders, block cylinders, flanged cylinders, screw-in cylinders, standard/DIN cylinders, locking cylinders, multi-position cylinders, stroke measuring cylinders, and fully customized special cylinders, supported by mounting parts, rod ends, pressure screws, CAD-Online data integration, and cylinder repair services.

Product overview

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH is a manufacturer of high-quality hydraulic cylinders based in Freiburg, Germany, with over 40 years of experience. The company produces a comprehensive range of hydraulic cylinders including: Round cylinders (Z-series), Block cylinders (BLZ-series), Flanged cylinders (KRZ, DRZ), Screw-in cylinders (E, ZG), Standard/Norm cylinders (NOZ, DIN 24554), Push units (VE), Locking cylinders (VZS, VBZNI, KH), and Stroke measuring cylinders (WMZ). The product portfolio ranges from standard series production to customized special designs. The company also offers a complementary range of accessories including mounting parts, rod ends, pressure screws, and services such as CAD-Online for CAD data integration and cylinder repair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Round Hydraulic Cylinders (Z-series) Round hydraulic cylinder series including Z100/ZNI101, ZMS100, Z140/ZNI141, Z160/ZNI161, ZMS160, Z250/ZNI251, and Z350/ZNI351, available with options such as integrated proximity switches (NI variants) or magnetic pistons (MS variants) for position sensing. Designed for industrial customers needing reliable hydraulic drive in standard round cylinder form factors.
• Block Hydraulic Cylinders (BLZ-series) Block hydraulic cylinder family including BLZ400/BLZNI400, BLZNE400, BLZRE400, BLZDKS400, BLZMS251, BLZ250/BLZNI250, BAV250/BAVNI250, plus stamping and multi-position variants (SBZ250, SBZNI250, MZ250/MZNI250). Suited to industrial applications that need compact block-form cylinders, long stroke, synchronous motion, or variable system connections.
• Flanged Hydraulic Cylinders (KRZ250, DRZ250) Compact flanged hydraulic cylinder (KRZ250) and double-tube flanged hydraulic cylinder (DRZ250) for industrial applications requiring flanged mounting configurations.
• Screw-in Hydraulic Cylinders (E200, ZG160) Screw-in hydraulic cylinder (E200) and short-stroke screw-in cylinder (ZG160) for space-constrained industrial mounting configurations.
• Standard / DIN Hydraulic Cylinders (NOZ161, NOZ251, DIN 24554) Standard hydraulic cylinders complying with DIN standards (NOZ161/NOZNI161, NOZ251/NOZNI251, and DIN 24554), with optional integrated proximity switches for position feedback. Targeted at industrial customers needing standards-compliant cylinders.
• Push/Slide Unit Cylinders (VE250, VE250RE) Push/slide unit hydraulic cylinders with optional positioning control (VE250 and VE250RE variant) for linear push and slide applications in industrial machinery.
• Locking Hydraulic Cylinders (VZS251, VBZNI250, KH) Locking hydraulic cylinders including VZS251/VZS251NI, VBZNI250, and KH clamping-head locking cylinder for secure positioning and locking functions in industrial equipment.
• Stroke Measuring Hydraulic Cylinders (WMZ161) Hydraulic cylinders with integrated stroke measurement for position-sensing applications, enabling precise position feedback in industrial machinery.
• Special / Custom Hydraulic Cylinders Custom-designed hydraulic cylinders, including multi-position cylinders, cylinders with special coatings, cylinders with special shapes, cylinders for special applications, and cylinders for special position sensing. Solutions range from modified standard models to completely new constructions tailored to customer requirements.
• HEB Mounting Parts and Accessories Complementary mounting hardware for HEB cylinders including HEB clevis brackets (GB90, GB180), trunnion brackets (SL), pivot pins (LB), articulated rod ends with bronze bearings (GE), DU bushing rod ends (GEG), spherical bearing rod ends (EM, EF, GLK-K, GLK-KN, GLK-KD), pressure screws (DSB, DSP, DSK), and couplings (DSU, DSF).
• CAD-Online Integration Service Web-based digital service providing direct access to HEB cylinder CAD models so customers can integrate HEB CAD data straight into their own CAD systems, accelerating design and engineering workflows.
• Cylinder Repair Service Repair and maintenance service for hydraulic cylinders, supporting customers in extending the service life of their HEB cylinders.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies giant with extensive hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder lines, plus pumps, valves, and filtration. Comparable as a large incumbent with overlapping cylinder offerings and integrated fluid-power solutions.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in factory automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics; produces a comprehensive hydraulic cylinder range alongside pumps, valves, motors, and integrated systems. Represents the dominant scaled competitor HEB faces in standard cylinder segments.
• HYDAC International: German-based global supplier of hydraulic components including cylinders, accumulators, valves, and filtration systems. Comparable as a larger German-headquartered fluid-power specialist competing in similar industrial segments.
• Aventics (Emerson): Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder manufacturer within Emerson's automation portfolio. Comparable in cylinder product category and serves similar industrial OEM customers, though more focused on pneumatics.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a substantial Industrial Fluid Power division manufacturing hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps. Comparable as a diversified incumbent competing in HEB's addressable cylinder segments.

Direct peers

• Hänchen Hydraulik: German specialist hydraulic cylinder manufacturer founded in 1925, producing standard and special cylinders. Closely comparable to HEB in product scope, German Mittelstand positioning, and focus on custom-engineered hydraulic cylinder solutions.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic components including cylinders, valves, pumps, and power units. Overlaps with HEB in cylinders but operates a broader fluid-power portfolio; useful as a larger German competitor benchmark.
• Pacoma GmbH: German specialist in hydraulic cylinders, particularly tie-rod and welded cylinders for industrial and mobile applications. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized German Mittelstand cylinder specialist.
• Stauff (Walter Stauffenberg GmbH): German manufacturer of hydraulic accessories, clamping systems, and fluid power components, including cylinders. Comparable as a German Mittelstand competitor in adjacent fluid-power components and accessories.

Regional players

• Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Hydroline): Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer serving industrial and mobile equipment markets, primarily in India and Nordic regions. Comparable as a cylinder specialist but operating in different geographies than HEB's German core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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