Lynair

What Lynair does

Lynair, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of industrial pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, founded in 1948 and operating from a single 22,500 square foot facility at 3515 Scheele Drive in Jackson, Michigan. The company designs and builds three core product lines: NFPA-interchangeable tie-rod cylinders (Series A/AL air at 200 PSI, LH at 500–1500 PSI hydraulic, H at 3000 PSI hydraulic, PW water, plus specialty variants for automotive, foundry, adjustable-stroke, airdraulic, and booster applications); Mill-Type cylinders with heavy-duty welded-flange construction for steel and aluminum mill duty (Series MTA, MTH, MHH, M3H, TMA, TMH); and Custom-engineered cylinders built to customer specifications. Core engineering features include chrome-plated tube I.D. as standard, metal-to-metal cushions designed to outlast the cylinder, honed steel tubing to 15 micro-inch finish, hard-chrome-plated piston rods, and a portfolio of seal materials (Buna-N, polyurethane, Viton, Teflon) for varied temperature and chemical environments. Proximity switches and magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers are offered for electronic position sensing.

Lynair's business model is a B2B industrial sales motion: one-time hardware sales priced via quote request, with no subscription or recurring component. Customers configure cylinders through an online quote form specifying series, bore, stroke, mounting, and options; Lynair fulfills either directly to enterprise industrial accounts or through a network of local distributors and field representatives serving mid-market customers. Primary end markets are automotive, steel, foundry, sawmill, and aluminum mills, with secondary verticals including tire plants, oil & gas, defense, food processing, and chemical. The company emphasizes quick delivery, competitive pricing, and custom-engineering responsiveness as its principal value levers, supported by membership in the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and the Equipment Service Association (ESA). Geographic reach is global from the single Michigan base, with the ISO Metric (HM) series addressing international metric-standard customers.

Name

Lynair

Legal name

Lynair, Inc.

Website

https://lynair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lynair is a privately held, Jackson, Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, producing NFPA tie-rod, mill-type, and custom-engineered cylinders for automotive, steel, foundry, sawmill, and other heavy-industrial customers via direct quotes and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cylinders

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Pneumatic cylinders
• Hydraulic cylinders
• NFPA tie rod cylinders
• Mill-type cylinders
• Industrial actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cylinder Sales: Lynair generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of heavy-duty air cylinders and hydraulic cylinders. Products include NFPA tie rod cylinders, mill-type cylinders, and custom-engineered cylinders for diverse industrial applications. Revenue is primarily from one-time product sales with no subscription component.
2. Custom Cylinder Manufacturing: Custom cylinder manufacturing services where experienced engineering staff work with customers to provide cylinders meeting specific requirements. Modifications to standard cylinders are also offered.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Sale of cylinder repair parts, mounting accessories, seal kits, and optional features such as proximity switches, rod boots, and special modifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lynair manufactures and sells heavy-duty industrial air cylinders and hydraulic cylinders, including NFPA tie rod cylinders, mill-type cylinders, and custom-engineered cylinders. Operating from a 22,500 square foot facility in Jackson, Michigan, the company has been producing cylinders since 1948 for industries including steel, foundry, sawmill, automotive, oil and gas, defense, food processing, and chemical processing. The product range spans standard interchangeable NFPA series (200-3000 PSI ratings) plus mill-type welded flange designs rated up to 3000 PSI hydraulic service.

Product overview

Lynair is an industrial cylinder manufacturer offering three main product lines: NFPA Tie Rod Cylinders, Mill-Type Cylinders, and Custom Cylinders. The NFPA Tie Rod line includes five interchangeable series (A/AL for 200 PSI air, LH for 500-1500 PSI hydraulic, H for 3000 PSI hydraulic, PW for water service) plus specialty variants for automotive, foundry, adjustable stroke, airdraulic, air boosters, and air-oil booster applications. The Mill-Type line features welded flange design cylinders (MTA for air, MTH/MHH/M3H for hydraulic at varying pressures, TMA/TMH for torpedo variants) designed for steel and aluminum mill applications. The Custom Cylinders line provides manufacturer-to-specification solutions serving diverse industries including steel mills, automotive, sawmill, oil & gas, food processing, chemical, power plants, cement, paper, defense, and more. All products share common engineering features including chrome plated tube I.D., metal-to-metal cushions, and various seal material options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NFPA Tie Rod Cylinders
• Mill-Type Cylinders
• Custom Cylinders

Quantifiable outcome

• Cylinder tubes honed to 15 micro inch finish with hard chrome plating for extended seal life and wear resistance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global fluid power leader offering hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and motion control products at massive scale. Competes with Lynair in many of the same end markets but across a vastly broader portfolio.
• Festo: Global manufacturer of pneumatic and electric automation technology including cylinders, valves, and motion components. Competes with Lynair in pneumatic cylinders for industrial automation with a much broader product and service portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, drives, and motion control systems serving factory automation, mobile machinery, and heavy industry. Broader portfolio than Lynair but directly competes in hydraulic cylinders.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of pneumatic components including cylinders, valves, and air preparation equipment. Overlaps with Lynair's pneumatic cylinder line but competes at global scale across broader pneumatic product portfolio.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a fluid power division offering hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and components. Overlaps with Lynair's product categories but competes through broader portfolio and global distribution.

Direct peers

• Milwaukee Cylinder: U.S.-based manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for industrial applications including steel mills and heavy industry. Closely comparable in scale, product mix (mill-type, NFPA tie rod), and end markets.
• Peninsular Cylinder: Manufacturer of industrial air and hydraulic cylinders with similar focus on heavy-duty and custom solutions for steel, foundry, and general industrial customers. Comparable product line, scale, and customer profile.
• Bimba Manufacturing (IMI Bimba): Manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders serving industrial automation, with comparable NFPA-style product lines. Most direct small-mid scale competitor to Lynair in North America for tie-rod and custom pneumatic cylinders.
• Hydrofit (Hydrofit USA): Distributor/manufacturer focused on hydraulic cylinders and fluid power components for industrial applications. Direct overlap with Lynair's hydraulic cylinder business in distribution and standard product supply.

Regional players

• Hydroline: European manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for heavy mobile and industrial applications including steel mills. Comparable mill-type cylinder product line but primarily serves European geographies versus Lynair's North American focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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