What Hydropower does

Hydropower, operating under the legal entity OP S.r.l., is an Italian privately-held manufacturer of advanced hydraulic and fluid-dynamic test benches headquartered in Brescia, Italy (registered office at Via del serpente 97; share capital Euro 102,960 fully paid). The company designs and produces custom-built test equipment for industrial manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace customers that need to qualify, certify, or production-test hydraulic components, fluid systems, filters, pumps, motors, valves, and tubes. It sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing; revenue is generated from one-time equipment sales, custom solution engineering, and professional services including technical consulting, installation, training, and aftersales support.

The product portfolio is organized in two families. The high-pressure BC/BCI/BCS/BCF series covers impulse, burst, leak, permeability, volumetric expansion, endurance, filter Delta-P, heat-exchanger, and flushing tests on tubes, hoses, fittings, valves, filters, and heat exchangers at pressures from 12 bar up to 6,500 bar, compliant with standards including ISO 6803, ISO 6802, ISO 8032, ISO 1402, ISO 3968, ISO 3724, SAE J343, EN 13443, and EN 1736. The TS service/production series tests hydraulic pumps, orbital motors, gear pumps, hydraulic cylinders, proportional and cartridge valves, and hydraulic transmissions at power levels from 11 kW to 200 kW for OEM end-of-line and running-in applications. All systems are built around a proprietary in-house SCADA platform providing data acquisition, real-time monitoring, configurable test recipes, automated cycles, and final test-report output. Mechanical parts are produced internally by wholly-owned subsidiary Sinde Srl, with assembly, testing, and warehousing retained at OP S.r.l.'s Brescia premises; this insulates quality and lead times from external suppliers.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors and operates internationally through direct offices in Brescia (Italy), Acton MA (USA), Shanghai (China), and New Delhi (India). All equipment is CE certified and the company holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. Distribution is direct enterprise sales only, with marketing limited to the company website, technical datasheet requests, and selective industry event participation. No application, API, SDK, or public digital channel exists; no AI/ML capability is disclosed in the source data.

Name

Hydropower

Legal name

OP S.r.l.

Website

https://hydro-power.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Italian manufacturer of custom-engineered hydraulic and fluid dynamic test benches for industrial, automotive, and aerospace customers. Proprietary SCADA software, wholly-owned mechanical subsidiary, and direct enterprise sales across offices in Italy, USA, China, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydraulic Test Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Powertrain Test, Dyno & Validation Services (Post-rebuild/Reman QA) (TLAKALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Hydraulic test benches
• Fluid dynamics testing
• Pressure testing equipment
• Automotive component testing
• Aerospace hydraulic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test Bench Equipment Sales: Sale of advanced test benches for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications. Custom solutions are designed and produced to meet specific customer requirements.
2. Custom Solution Design and Production: Tailor-made solutions combining technical expertise and innovation for specific customer needs, including mechanical and electrical design, fluid dynamics, and software development.
3. Technical Services and Aftersales Support: Technical consulting, installation, training, and aftersales service including technical assistance and spare parts for test benches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hydropower (OP S.r.l.) designs and produces advanced, custom-engineered test benches for hydraulic and fluid dynamic testing in industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications. The company sells physical test bench equipment (covering impulse, burst, leak, seal, permeability, endurance, and filter testing) along with proprietary SCADA software for data acquisition and real-time monitoring. It also provides technical consulting, installation, training, and aftersales services including spare parts.

Product overview

Hydropower (OP S.r.l.) is an Italian manufacturer of advanced hydraulic test benches for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: high-pressure test benches (BC/BCI/BCS/BCF series) for testing tubes, filters, heat exchangers, valves, and hydraulic components at pressures ranging from 12 bar to 6500 bar; and service/production test benches (TS series) for testing hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, proportional valves, and transmissions. The company manages all production phases internally through its subsidiary Sinde Srl for mechanical parts, with assembly, testing, and warehousing at its Brescia facility. The test benches feature proprietary SCADA software for data acquisition, real-time monitoring, and test cycle automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BCP350AIRES - Heat Exchanger Test Bench 350bar with Air Heat exchanger test bench with pneumatic circuit that generates controlled pressure ramp tests at up to 350 bar using dry air with dew point at -20°C, for industrial heat exchanger validation.
• BCP6004000WES - Tube Coil Leak Test Bench 4000bar with Water Leak test bench for tube coils with dual independent test chambers capable of testing coils up to 5000m at 600 bar (leak) and 4000 bar (burst).
• BCI50FLEXES/W - Impulse and Burst Test Bench 50-300bar with Glycol Water Impulse and burst test bench for hydraulic flexible hoses and industrial tubes using glycol water, compliant with ISO 6803, ISO 6802, ISO 8032, ISO 1402, EN 16643. Max impulse pressure 50 bar, burst 300 bar.
• BCI1000ES - Impulse Test Bench Impulse test bench for hydraulic components (rigid/flexible tubes, fittings, quick couplings, valves) up to 1000 bar, compliant with SAE J343, ISO 6803, ISO 6605, ISO 7241-2.
• BCI700ES - Impulse Test Bench Impulse test bench for hydraulic components up to 700 bar max pressure, compliant with SAE J343, ISO 6803, ISO 6605, ISO 7241-2. Max oil temperature 150°C.
• BCI700ES001 - Impulse and Burst Test Bench Combined impulse and burst test bench for hydraulic components up to 700 bar impulse and 1500 bar burst pressure, compliant with SAE J343, ISO 6803, ISO 1402.
• BCS400020ES - Burst Test Bench Burst test bench for hydraulic components (flexible/rigid tubes, fittings, quick couplings, valves) capable of low pressure (20-300 bar) and high pressure (80-4000 bar) burst testing.
• BC4500ES - Test Bench Destructive test bench capable of static and impulse testing up to 4500 bar with pneumo-hydraulic pump and PLC automatic control.
• BCPE120ES - Tube Permeability Test Bench Tube permeability test bench for thermoplastic tubes using 100% tracer gas helium, compliant with EN1736:2008-7. Max test pressure 120 bar.
• BCEV1000PM - Volumetric Expansion Test Bench Volumetric expansion test bench for flexible tubes up to 1000 bar, compliant with ISO6801 and ASTM D380. Tube sizes 3/16" to 2", max length 1700mm.
• BCFLUSH700ES - Leak and Flushing Test Bench Leak and flushing test bench for aerospace/automotive flexible and rigid tubes up to 700 bar. Tests 1-4 tubes simultaneously with final emptying and drying.
• BCEN500ES - Endurance and Burst Test Bench 500bar with Nitrogen Endurance and burst test bench for CNG methane tubes using nitrogen, testing 3-360 minute cycles with water-filled chamber for bubble leak detection. Max test pressure 350 bar.
• BC6500ES/WATER - Test Bench Static pressure and impulse test bench for hose coils on pallets, capable of destructive testing up to 6500 bar with pneumo-hydraulic intensifier and PLC automatic control.
• BC700ESSTPFLX - Leak and Pull-Out Test Bench Leak and pull-out test bench for hydraulic flexible tubes from fittings up to 700 bar. Tests tubes 1/4" to 3" diameter, max length 2500mm, using demineralized water.
• BCHC500180ES - Burst Test Bench for Thermoplastic Tubes Burst test bench for thermoplastic tubes up to 500 bar with heated chamber (20-180°C), compliant with ISO1402, ISO 7628:2010, SAE J844, SAE J2044, VALEO, and VOLVO standards.
• BCF45025ES - Filter Delta P Flow Fatigue Test Bench Filter test bench up to 450 lt/min and 25 bar, compliant with ISO 3724 and ISO 3968. Features contaminated water measurement system and high-precision volumetric flow meter.
• BCF25020ES - Dual-Station Filter Delta P Test Bench Dual-station filter test bench up to 20 bar and 150°C, compliant with ISO 3968. Features independent stations and contaminated water measurement system.
• BCF30020ES - Filter Delta P Flow Fatigue Test Bench Filter test bench for automotive applications up to 300 lt/min flow rate and 150°C, compliant with ISO 3968. Features custom automation software and online remote assistance.
• TSSH 200 NN - Hydraulic Pump Service Test Bench Dynamic and functional test bench for hydraulic pumps in closed and open circuit, single and double, piston, vane, gear types. Max 200 kW power, 700 L/min flow.
• TSSL 92 NN - Service Light Test Bench Dynamic and functional test bench for hydraulic pumps in closed and open circuit up to 92 kW. Tests piston, vane, gear pumps and motors.
• TSSL 55 NN - Service Light Test Bench Dynamic and functional test bench for hydraulic pumps up to 55 kW. Tests single and double, piston, vane, gear pumps, and motors with dedicated block.
• TSOM 37 NN - Orbital Motors Test Bench Running-in and final production test bench for orbital motors in closed circuit. Max 37 kW, 56 L/min, 350 bar.
• TSGP 100 NN - Gear Pumps Test Bench Running-in and final production test bench for single hydraulic gear pumps or similar, right, left, and reversible types. Max 100 kW, 300 bar, 145 L/min.
• TSHC 15 NN - Standard Hydraulic Cylinders Test Bench Final production test bench for standard hydraulic cylinders. Performs air, flushing, low/high pressure, chamber pressurization tests, and ISO finished product acceptability verification. Max 700 bar, 135 L/min.
• TSHC 50 NN - ISO Hydraulic Cylinders Test Bench Final production test bench for standard and ISO hydraulic cylinders. Performs air, flushing, low/high pressure, chamber pressurization tests, and ISO 10100 2001 acceptability verification. Max 22 kW, 200 L/min.
• TSPV 15 NN - Proportional Valves Test Bench Control, maintenance, adjustment, and final production test bench for proportional and cartridge valves (2, 3, and 4-way). Max 15 kW, 350 bar, 55 L/min, 2800 RPM.
• TSHT 11 NN - Hydraulic Transmissions Test Bench Test bench for hydraulic transmissions. Performs component testing and verifies finished product acceptability with customizable test cycles. Max 11 kW, 35 bar, 21 L/min, 1450 RPM.
• Technical Services and Aftersales Support Technical consulting, installation, training, and aftersales service for Hydropower test benches, including technical assistance and spare parts. Dedicated support team contacted via [email protected].
• Custom Test Bench Design and Engineering Tailor-made test bench design and engineering service combining technical expertise in mechanical and electrical design, fluid dynamics, and proprietary SCADA software development to meet specific customer requirements.
• BCI250ES - Impulse Test Bench for Valves Impulse test bench for hydraulic valve components up to 250 bar, compliant with SAE J343 and ISO 6803. Max oil temperature 50°C.
• BCI500ES - Impulse Test Bench for Valves Impulse test bench for hydraulic valve components up to 500 bar, compliant with SAE J343 and ISO 6803. Programmable square pressure wave, test frequency 0.05-2 Hz.
• BCI12ES - Filter Test Bench Filter test bench up to 12 bar, compliant with UNI EN 13443:1-7.4. Features automated test cycle with custom software for data setting, graphical display, recipe archiving, and final test report printing.
• BCI50ES - Filter Test Bench Filter test bench up to 50 bar, compliant with UNI EN 13443:1. Features 24-hour operation capability with automatic alarm and shutdown for anomalies.
• TSPM 160 NN - Vane Pumps and Motors Test Bench Final production test bench for hydraulic pumps in closed and open circuit. Tests single and double, piston, vane, gear pumps, right and left. Max 160 kW, 420 bar, 600 L/min.
• BD16012ES - Educational Test Bench Educational test bench simulating main operating conditions of hydraulic circuits for training purposes. Max working pressure 160 bar, max flow 12 lt/min.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sinde SrlcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSinde Srl is a wholly-owned subsidiary established to produce all mechanical parts that make up the equipment, enabling better quality control without relying on external suppliers. Assembly, testing, and warehouse of finished machines remain in OP S.r.l.'s own premises.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a broad hydraulic components portfolio and in-house test/validation infrastructure for pumps, motors, valves and cylinders across aerospace, automotive and industrial markets.
• Schenck RoTec: Manufacturer of balancing machines and test benches for rotating equipment including pumps, motors and transmissions. Comparable in dyno and rotating-component validation services to Hydropower's TS-series pump/motor benches.
• Bosch Rexroth: World-leading supplier of hydraulics, electric drives and motion control with extensive factory test and validation capability for pumps, motors, cylinders, valves and transmissions. Competes for the same automotive, industrial and aerospace customers.
• Hawe Hydraulik: German manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems with in-house test facilities and test bench capability for pumps, valves, cylinders and power units. Competes for similar European industrial and mobile machinery customers.
• Hydac: Global hydraulics component manufacturer with a substantial test and measurement instrumentation business (HYDAC Measurement Technology) covering pressure, temperature, level and fluid contamination sensors, plus test rigs for hydraulic systems.
• Moog Inc. Designs and builds industrial test systems and motion control solutions, including hydraulic test rigs for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. A larger peer with deeper aerospace presence.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: Global manufacturer of measurement instrumentation including pressure, force and flow sensors used in hydraulic test setups. Overlaps in the measurement-instrumentation layer of Hydropower's SCADA-equipped benches.

Direct peers

• Stauff Group: Manufacturer of hydraulic accessories, filtration and test/measurement equipment including portable and benchtop hydraulic test kits. Comparable product overlap in filter and pressure testing for industrial hydraulics.
• Biermann GmbH: German specialist in hydraulic test benches for hoses, tubes, fittings and components, offering impulse, burst and leak testing similar to Hydropower's BC series. Closely comparable niche peer.
• Hydrotechnik: German manufacturer of hydraulic test benches, measuring instruments and data acquisition systems for industrial and mobile hydraulic applications. Direct competitor in pressure, flow and temperature testing with overlapping European customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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