Afkos

What Afkos does

Afkos Industries is a privately held, family-owned hydraulic engineering and design-and-manufacture firm established in Western Australia in January 1980. The company designs, manufactures, repairs, and hires heavy-duty hydraulic equipment — including hydraulic cylinders (AM25, AM-LD and AM-HD 700 Series), high-tonnage jacking systems, hydraulic power packs, wireline diamond drill rods, and inner/outer tubes — and offers in-house chrome plating and cylinder honing services. Its core customers are operators and OEMs in the mining and mineral exploration industries (notably BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Alcoa, and Joy Global), with secondary exposure to oil & gas, rail transport, shipping and agriculture. Major projects include a 1,200-ton hydraulic jacking system for BHP excavators, a synchronized 1,200-ton system for Alcoa shovels, and a locomotive drop table for FMG.

The company operates from a freehold 2,870 square-metre factory in Balcatta, Perth, equipped with 10-ton overhead cranes, 700 mm-bore cylinder honing capability (4 m length), and an automated drill-rod manufacturing plant installed in 1994 using a proprietary heat-treatment process. Afkos employs 1-10 people under the Afkos family — Paul Afkos as Managing Director, with Andrew Afkos in logistics and James Afkos in engineering — and operates a direct, factory-direct B2B sales model with no disclosed intermediaries or public pricing. Its go-to-market combines custom project engineering, recurring service/repair work, consumable drill-rod supply, and an equipment hire option. Afkos also exports globally (with a commissioned hydraulic stacking system in Indonesia) and serves tier-1 miners that have used its products for 15+ years, indicating deep customer entrenchment in Western Australia's heavy-industrial supply chain.

Name

Afkos

Legal name

Afkos Industries

Website

https://afkos.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Afkos Industries is a family-owned Western Australian hydraulic engineering firm (est. 1980) that designs, manufactures, repairs and hires heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders, jacking systems, and wireline diamond drill rods, primarily serving tier-1 mining and mineral exploration customers such as BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, Alcoa and Joy Global.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), 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

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
• Hydraulic jacking systems
• Industrial chrome plating
• Drill rig equipment
• Custom hydraulic engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom hydraulic cylinders, jacking systems, and hydraulic power packs for mining and industrial applications. One-time project-based revenue from engineering solutions.
2. Service and Repair: Hydraulic equipment repair services including chrome plating, cylinder honing, and general hydraulic component servicing for all brands.
3. Drilling Equipment and Consumables: Sale of drill rig consumables, spare parts, precision machined drill rods, hardened tool joints, and inner/outer tubes for mineral exploration.
4. Equipment Hire: Hire of hydraulic jacking systems, power packs and accessories for customer convenience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Afkos Industries designs, manufactures, and services custom hydraulic engineering solutions including hydraulic cylinders (AM25, AM-LD 700, AM-HD 700 series), high-capacity jacking systems, hydraulic power packs, and wireline diamond drill rods for heavy industrial applications. The company also provides repair services such as industrial hard chrome plating and cylinder honing, operating from a 2,870 sqm factory in Balcatta, Western Australia. Products and projects are delivered primarily to mining, mineral exploration, oil and gas, transport, shipping, and agriculture industries.

Product overview

Afkos Industries is a design and manufacturing engineering company established in Western Australia in 1980, specializing in hydraulic engineering solutions for the mining, mineral exploration, oil and gas, shipping, agriculture, and transport industries. The company operates from a 2,870 square metre factory in Balcatta, Perth. Its product portfolio includes hydraulic cylinders (AM25, AM-LD 700 Series, AM-HD 700 Series), hydraulic jacking systems for heavy equipment (excavators, shovels, locomotives), drill rig equipment (hydraulic cylinders, wireline diamond drill rods, inner/outer tubes), and engineering projects for major mining companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, Alcoa, and Joy Global. The company also provides services including chrome plating, cylinder honing, design and manufacturing, and equipment hire. The core products work alongside service offerings to provide complete hydraulic solutions from custom manufacturing to repair and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AM25 Hydraulic Cylinder Standard hydraulic cylinder with threaded cylinder head and variable rod end design, bore diameters from 2.5" to 7.0" (6.35 to 177.8mm), rated for maximum working pressure of 17.3 MPa (2500 psi) with safety factor of 4. Designed for heavy industrial applications.
• AM-HD 700 Series Hydraulic Cylinder Heavy duty high tonnage hydraulic cylinder for high cycle life operation, double acting with hydraulic return, rated for 700 bar operating pressure, manufactured in Western Australia and exported globally.
• AM-LD 700 Series Hydraulic Cylinder Low duty hydraulic cylinder in the 700 series product range, featuring double acting design with hydraulic return and 700 bar operating pressure capability.
• Drill Rig Hydraulic Cylinders Hydraulic cylinders for drill rig applications including feeds, dumps, jacks, rod bins, mast tilts, foot clamps, rod loaders, head slides, and mast lockings.
• Wireline Diamond Drill Rods Precision machined drill rods with hardened tool joints and unique straightness method, manufactured with automated heat-treated process for superior quality and longer service life for mineral exploration operations.
• Inner and Outer Tube Products Precision machined inner and outer tube products for drilling applications and mineral exploration.
• Industrial Chrome Plating Service Industrial hard chrome plating service that protects metal parts from wear and tear, providing resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and chemicals, extending part service life 2 to 10 times more than non-plated parts.
• Cylinder Honing Service Abrasive machining process producing precision surfaces in cylinders with capability for bores up to 700mm diameter and 4 metres honing length, with metal removal rate of 0.10mm per hour.
• Hydraulic Equipment Hire Rental of hydraulic jacking systems, power packs, and accessories available for hire with downloadable brochure for customer convenience.
• Custom Hydraulic Engineering Projects Bespoke design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of high-capacity hydraulic jacking and lifting systems for heavy equipment maintenance, including 1200-ton synchronized jacking systems for shovels and excavators, locomotive drop tables, mobile presses, and bearing changing facilities for major mining customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chrome plating outlasts non-plated parts 2 to 10 times more
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Holmatro: Holmatro produces high-pressure hydraulic tools, cylinders and jacking equipment for industrial and rescue applications. Adjacent peer with overlapping product capabilities but greater focus on rescue/mobile tools rather than integrated mining-engineered systems.

Direct peers

• Hunger Hydraulik: Hunger Hydraulik specializes in large-bore, high-pressure hydraulic cylinders and piston accumulators for heavy industry. Closely comparable to Afkos on large cylinder manufacturing capability, custom engineering, and mining/heavy-equipment end markets.
• WEBER-HYDRAULIK: WEBER-HYDRAULIK is a European manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders, telescopic cylinders, and jacking systems for heavy machinery and mining. Direct comparable to Afkos's AM-HD 700 series, large-bore cylinders, and engineered jacking solutions.
• HYDAC International: HYDAC manufactures hydraulic accumulators, cylinders, filtration and fluid-power systems for heavy industry and mining. Comparable to Afkos on custom hydraulic engineering, mining-sector focus, and integrated system supply for harsh-environment applications.
• Enerpac: Enerpac manufactures high-pressure hydraulic tools, cylinders, and jacking systems used in heavy industry and mining maintenance. It directly competes with Afkos in high-tonnage jacking systems and custom hydraulic cylinders for mining shutdowns.
• Hanna Cylinders: Hanna Cylinders designs and manufactures custom and standard hydraulic cylinders for industrial, mobile and mining applications. Direct comparable to Afkos on hydraulic cylinder design, large-bore manufacturing, and heavy-industrial end-market focus.
• Dynex / Roper Technologies (Hydraulics): Dynex designs and manufactures high-pressure hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for industrial and mining applications. Comparable to Afkos's hydraulic power pack and high-pressure cylinder work in heavy industrial fluid power.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Industrial segment manufactures hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves and power units across multiple industries including mining and oil & gas. Overlaps with Afkos on cylinders, hydraulic systems, and MRO services, though Parker operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a global fluid-power and motion-control incumbent offering hydraulic cylinders, power units, and integrated systems. It competes with Afkos in mining and heavy-industrial hydraulics but at much broader scale and via standardized modular products.

Regional players

• Hydraram: Hydraram manufactures hydraulic attachments, cylinders, and engineered hydraulic equipment for demolition, mining, and heavy equipment. Comparable in scope of custom hydraulic engineering projects, but focused primarily on European markets rather than Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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