Hanchen Hydraulik AG

What Hanchen Hydraulik AG does

Hänchen Hydraulik AG is the Swiss sales, consulting, and distribution subsidiary of German mid-sized industrial hydraulics manufacturer Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The company specializes in industrial hydraulics and special machine construction, distributing the Hänchen product portfolio along with affiliated brands Eckart (rotary motors), CJC (fine filtration systems), and Germa (block cylinders) into the Swiss market, with additional field-sales coverage in Austria and Italy. Core offerings include hydraulic cylinders, the proprietary Ratio-Clamp® safety clamping system (a patented, spring-force mechanism TÜV- and DGUV Test-certified to EN ISO 16092, EN ISO 20430, and EN ISO 13849-2, providing energy-independent holding forces up to 750 kN standard and 2,000 kN custom), the Ratio-Drive® Sondermaschinenbau platform for custom industrial machines and servohydraulic/electrodynamic test rigs, and pressure converters/media separators handling up to 4,000 bar.

The business model is project-driven and quote-based, combining hardware distribution of branded components with engineering services, custom machine design, commissioning, and retrofit work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales motion combines enterprise field sales (three named regional representatives) with the Häko multilingual online product configurator for standard and custom component configuration. Customer segments are exclusively enterprise and span industrial hydraulics (primary), testing technology (primary), steel/rolling mills, automotive and e-mobility, shipbuilding, aerospace, railway, and renewable energy. Documented use cases include ICE rail sleeper grinding machines requiring 0.01 mm positioning accuracy, mold oscillation systems for steel mills with 5 mm amplitude at 5 Hz and 50 µm synchronization precision, 2.5 MN ship-shaft bearing test rigs, 100 Hz steering test stands, and flight-condition environmental simulators.

The company employs 1-10 people in Switzerland and operates with operational independence for the Swiss/Austrian/Italian market while remaining under the strategic and technical umbrella of its German parent. No revenue, funding, or headcount trend data is publicly disclosed, and there are no recorded M&A, leadership changes, or regulatory actions in the available source material.

Name

Hanchen Hydraulik AG

Legal name

Hänchen Hydraulik AG

Website

https://haenchen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hänchen Hydraulik AG is the Swiss sales and consulting subsidiary of German hydraulics manufacturer Herbert Hänchen GmbH, distributing proprietary Ratio-Clamp® safety clamping units, Ratio-Drive® custom machines and test rigs, and partner-brand hydraulic components to enterprise customers in steel, aerospace, railway, automotive, and energy sectors across Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulics

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Industrial hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic clamping systems
• Special machine construction
• Hydraulic testing machines
• Hydraulic filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Frauenfeld

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Construction (Sondermaschinenbau): Design, engineering, and realization of custom industrial machines and testing equipment as complete or partial solutions. Includes consulting, project management, safety technology, commissioning, and technical documentation.
2. Hydraulic Components Sales: Sales of hydraulic cylinders, clamping units, pressure converters, media separators, and machine elements. Products from Hänchen, Eckart, CJC, and Germa brands distributed for Swiss market.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Technical consultation, engineering, project planning, safety technology implementation, and customer service including remote maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts.
4. Machine Retrofit Services: Modernization of existing machines by replacing outdated components with modern components and software to bring drive technology up to date.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hanchen Hydraulik AG is the Swiss sales and consulting subsidiary of Herbert Hänchen GmbH, distributing and engineering industrial hydraulic components and systems for the Swiss market. The portfolio spans hydraulic cylinders, Ratio-Clamp® safety clamping units, Ratio-Drive® custom special machinery and test rigs, pressure converters and media separators, plus distributed brands Eckart rotary actuators, CJC™ fine filtration systems, and Germa block cylinders. The company also provides consulting, engineering, project planning, commissioning, retrofit, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Hanchen Hydraulik AG operates as a distributor and specialist for industrial hydraulics in Switzerland, representing multiple brands with a focus on custom solutions. The core portfolio includes Hänchen branded hydraulic cylinders and the proprietary Ratio-Drive® special machine building system which encompasses servo-hydraulic and electric test rigs, industrial machines, and custom machinery. The proprietary Ratio-Clamp® hydraulic safety clamping line provides spring-force clamping without energy supply. Additional product lines include Eckart swing motors and rotary drives for hydraulics/pneumatics, CJC™ fine filter systems with <1 µm precision, and Germa block cylinders. The company offers complete engineering, consulting, and commissioning services, with products serving industries including steel mills, automotive, aerospace, railway, wind energy, and general manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ratio-Drive: Special machinery brand for drive systems and automation solutions
• Ratio-Clamp
• Ratio-Drive Prüfstandsbau

Products and services

• Hydraulikzylinder (Hydraulic Cylinders) Hänchen hydraulic cylinders serving as drives for industrial applications, available as standard and custom designs for sectors including steel mills, machine tools, presses, and wind energy.
• Klemmeinheit Ratio-Clamp® (Hydraulic Safety Clamping Unit) Patented hydraulic safety clamping device that fixes round bars at any position without energy supply, using spring force for locking and hydraulic pressure for release. Holding forces up to 750 kN for rod diameters 16-160mm, with special solutions up to 2,000 kN at 300mm. TÜV- and DGUV Test-certified for hydraulic presses and plastic injection machines.
• Sondermaschinenbau Ratio-Drive® (Special Machine Construction) Custom industrial machinery including complete and partial machines, hydraulic and electric drive systems, engineering, realization, and commissioning from a single source. Serves steel mills, rolling operations, foundries, and general industrial automation.
• Prüfmaschinen & Prüfstände (Testing Machines and Test Benches) Servo-hydraulic and electric test rigs and testing machines for static and dynamic component testing including fatigue, pressure pulsation, tensile, sealing, and bearing testing. Capabilities include frequencies up to 100 Hz and loads up to 2.5 MN for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, e-mobility, shipbuilding, and wind energy.
• Druckwandler & Medientrenner (Pressure Converters and Media Separators) Hydraulic pressure intensifiers boosting pressure up to 4,000 bar, pressure reducers for low-pressure hydraulic systems, and media separators for separating two different fluids without mixing. Compatible with water, HFA, HFC, mineral oil, or AdBlue®.
• Eckart Schwenkmotoren & Drehantriebe (Eckart Rotary Motors and Drives) Rotary motors and rotary drives from Eckart GmbH for hydraulic and pneumatic applications, including swing motors, valve drives, and lift-swing combinations for various industrial sectors.
• CJC™ Feinfiltersysteme (CJC Fine Filter Systems) Fine filter systems with filtration precision down to <1 µm for applications in shipping, offshore, industrial, energy sectors, and mining. Includes bypass filters, water separators, removal units, transformer units, cleaning tables, and spare parts from CJC/Karberg & Hennemann.
• Germa Blockzylinder (Germa Block Cylinders) Block cylinders from Germa GmbH available in multiple variants, covering complete product development from construction to manufacturing, assembly, and final inspection in-house.
• Maschinenelemente (Machine Elements) Machine elements from Hänchen's portfolio providing complementary components for complete hydraulic drive systems and automation solutions for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydraulic cylinder end-of-line testing with 480 bar pressure supply
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanchen Hydraulik AG is the Swiss sales and consulting partner for Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, distributing Hänchen products including hydraulic cylinders, clamping units, and special machines (Ratio-Drive®) for the Swiss market. The parent company based in Ostfildern, Germany is the manufacturer and developer of core products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in industrial hydraulics including cylinders, valves, pumps, and motion control. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering hydraulic power units and components that overlap with Hänchen's cylinder and clamping portfolio, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Eaton: Global power management company with significant industrial hydraulics portfolio including cylinders, valves, and filtration. Broad incumbent providing overlapping capabilities to Hänchen's product mix.
• Liebherr: Diversified German manufacturer with a components segment producing hydraulic cylinders, slewing bearings, and electric machines for industrial applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in hydraulic systems serving similar heavy industrial end markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies manufacturer with substantial hydraulic cylinder, valve, and filtration product lines. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories, particularly relevant as parent of CJC fine filtration brand distributed by Hänchen.

Direct peers

• MTS Systems: Now part of Amphenol Sensors, MTS is a leading supplier of test and simulation systems including servohydraulic test rigs. Directly comparable in custom test bench construction for materials, components, and full-scale structural testing.
• Bucher Hydraulics: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and power units serving mobile and industrial applications. Direct peer in cylinders and custom hydraulic solutions, sharing DACH market overlap with Hänchen Hydraulik AG.
• HAWE Hydraulik: German mid-sized manufacturer of hydraulic components, valves, pumps, and power packs with strong DACH presence. Direct comparable to Hänchen's hydraulic cylinders, pressure intensifiers, and engineered hydraulic systems for industrial machinery.
• Hoerbiger: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic components including cylinders, accumulators, and clamping systems. Comparable in DACH regional presence and product overlap with Hänchen's hydraulic clamping and cylinder offerings.
• Moog: Specialist in high-performance motion control including servohydraulic test systems and simulation platforms. Comparable through Ratio-Drive® Prüfstandsbau offering — both serve aerospace, automotive, and structural testing with high-frequency servohydraulic actuation.

Regional players

• Stäubli: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of industrial connectors, robotics, and hydraulic quick-release couplings. Regional peer sharing Swiss market presence and engineering quality positioning in industrial fluid handling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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