Industries We Serve
We Provide Power for Tools Used in a Variety of Industries
Whether it’s positioning a concrete slab, separating a flange, or fastening a line of bolts, the job calls for power. That’s what Flickinger Machine specializes in, hydraulic power in the form of pumps, cylinders, torque wrenches and other power-delivering technologies.
Heavy industry, in its many forms, relies on power to get the job done. Some of those heavy industries include construction, aerospace, energy, automotive, and more. We have power delivery solutions for all of these industries.
Construction - Hydraulic Pumps and Jacks for Lifting, Bending and Stressing Applications
Flickinger Machine supports construction work crews in a variety of applications, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stressing applications. Many of our clients are foundation repair or post-tensioning crews, and both jobs demand maximum power and precision.
Hydraulic pumps are the core of any hydraulic power system, and we maintain a deep inventory of pump models and accessories. Our pumps are manufactured by globally respected brands, including SPX Flow and its proven PE55 line. We have models appropriate for use with single-acting jacks and double-acting jacks, and models built with true unloading valves for greater flow rates at higher pressures. They are also built to last, with durable materials that can withstand the constant loading that comes with lifting or stressing applications.
Hydraulic pumps convert mechanical power into hydraulic power, and hydraulic cylinders perform this task in reverse. They may be used on their own for lifting or pushing applications, or they may be integrated into a jack for post-tensioning tasks. We offer a range of Power Team cylinders across a wide range of capacities, stroke lengths and sizes, so there’s a ram for every job.
Our jack systems are also available in single and double acting models. They include spring and power seating post-tensioning jacks, barrier cable jacks and short cable jacks for situations where foundation cables are damaged or otherwise difficult to access.
Aerospace - Hydraulic Pumps, Torque Wrenches and Spreaders for Pulling or Fastening Applications
There’s no room for error when manufacturing aircraft, and aerospace manufacturers must maintain extremely tight tolerances with their work. This attention to detail is applied down to the last bolt, so hydraulic precision is required.
Flickinger Machine’s selection of hydraulic pumps can provide needed power for other hydraulic tools, including torque wrenches and bolt tensioners for fastening applications. We can match the right bolting tool to the job – either square or low-profile wrenches – as clearance and safety concerns may be present in some settings. Hydraulic torquing and tensioning are reliable ways to apply axial forces, making them ideal tools for aircraft construction.
And when a corroded or damaged fastener needs to be replaced, Flickinger Machine can provide teams with hydraulic nut splitters – tools designed to remove nuts by cutting them away instead of loosening them.
Energy - Hydraulic Pumps, Bolting Tools and Torque Wrenches for Pipeline and Wind Turbine Maintenance
Energy generation infrastructure – O&G line and wind turbines specifically – can be a challenge for field crews to work with. It takes serious power to open a flange or assemble a wind turbine, and hydraulics are well-suited to the task.
Flange spreaders, including wedge spreaders and collet-style spreaders, are purpose-built for separating pipeline flange ends and giving workers additional access to flange bolts. These can be hydraulic powered for added efficiency.
Hydraulic bolting tools and torque wrenches are also critical for wind turbine assembly and maintenance. Wind turbines are massive systems constantly in motion, so regular torquing is needed to keep fasteners in place. Hydraulic wrenches and bolting tools are the tools for the task.
During assembly, every new vehicle is fitted with thousands of fasteners. Depending on the exact chassis, a single vehicle may be connected using 10,000 or more fasteners, with several thousand dedicated to bolting the body together. It takes a lot of power to put those fasteners in place, and a lot of power to remove a fastener should replacement be necessary.
Hydraulic bolting systems, again, are ideal tools for the job. We can provide single-body and modular torque wrenches, available across a wide range of torque outputs. Some of our models offer hands-free operation and all are built with durable materials – either steel or aluminum.
Flickinger Machine Supports Hard Working Crews in Every Industry with High Performance Hydraulic Equipment
Manpower can accomplish a great deal, but it has its limitations. When it’s not enough for your job, back your men up with proven hydraulic power technology.
For decades, Flickinger Machine has supplied this power to contractors and companies working in a variety of demanding industries. Further, our team can help your team with maintenance and repairs – a proven approach to extracting maximum value from hydraulic equipment.
In short, Flickinger Machine is more than an equipment supplier. We’re experts in all things hydraulics and can help our clients identify the best power solution for their unique application.