As a world leader in the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders, piston accumulators and visco-elastic shock absorbers, Douce hydro boasts some of the most extensive production facilities on the market. Our commitment to manufacturing is reflected in :

Unrivalled production capacity:

  • A vast 24,000 mยฒ production site;
  • A 3,520 mยฒ assembly hall completed in 2010;
  • Lifting capacity up to 80 tons;
  • A modern, competitive fleet of CNC machines;
  • Autonomy in rod coating processes, KERADOUCEยฎ, METALTEKยฎ, LASERTEKยฎ.

Unrivalled technical expertise:

  • Mastery of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, guaranteeing high-precision, high-performance products;
  • Rigorous processes and strict quality controls at every stage of production, for increased reliability and safety;
  • Scrupulous compliance with current standards and regulations, ensuring that our products meet international requirements.

Remarkable flexibility and adaptability:

  • We can produce cylinders and accumulators of any size and complexity to meet your specific requirements;
  • Development of customized solutions, the fruit of close collaboration with our customers to design products perfectly adapted to their applications;
  • A high level of integration for controlled production lead times and optimum responsiveness.

An unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction:

  • High-quality, reliable products designed for durability and consistent performance;
  • Full traceability and certification of each product for better management and increased safety;
  • Attentive, responsive customer service, attentive to your needs and ready to support you throughout your project.
  Manufacturing Capacities Production Capacities 

Turning & Boring

Turning and Boring

Up to 2400 mm / 94.5 inches external diameter
Up to 27000 mm / 88.5 feet in length
Up to 2400 mm outside diameter
Up to 27000 mm in length

Honing (vertical)

Lapping (vertical)

Up to 1200 mm / 48 inches inside diameter
Up to 27000 mm / 88.5 feet in length
Up to 1200 mm inside diameter
Up to 27000 mm in length

Milling & Drilling

Milling & Drilling

Up to 17230 mm / 57 feet in length
Up to 5060 mm / 17 feet high
Up to 2350 mm / 8 feet wide
Up to 17230 mm in length
Up to 5060 mm high
Up to 2350 mm wide

Grinding

Rectification

Up to 900 mm diameter / 35 inches
Up to 30000 mm / 98 feet in length
Up to 900 mm diameter
Up to 30000 mm in length

Polishing

Polishing

Up to 900 mm diameter / 35 inches
Up to 24000 mm / 80 feet in length
Up to 900 mm diameter
Up to 24000 mm in length

Welding

Welding

TIG / GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), MIG / GMAW(Gas Metal Arc Welding), SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) TIG / GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), MIG / GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)

Painting

Paint

250 mยฒ 250 mยฒ

Hydraulic Test Capabilities

Hydraulic test benches

Capacity : 24 000 liters = 2110 Gal

Flow: 470 liters/min = 124 Gal/min

Power: 600 Kw

Booster Pump: 700 bar = 10150 PSI

Capacity: 24,000 liters

Flow rate: 470 litres/min

Power: 600 Kw

Booster pump: 700 bar

  • Maximum bore diameter: 1,400 mm / 48″.

  • Maximum outside diameter: 2700 mm / 94.5″.

  • Maximum length: 27m/89 feet

  • Assembly hall

    – Available space: 3,518 sq.m.

  • Vertical grinder

    – Depth: 15 m

    – Maximum diameter: 1,400 mm

  • Horizontal grinder 

    – 20-900 mm (3/4″ – 35″)

    –  Up to 9,300 mm (31 ft)

     

  • 5-axis CNC machining center Milling/Piercing/Boring

    – 120 tools

    – Height above bench: 900 mm

    – Max. distance between tips: 6,500 mm

  • High-capacity gantry milling machine

    – Maximum height: 5,000 mm

    – Maximum length: 17m

    – Maximum width: 3,000mm

  • Welding bench

    Automated welding, jib cranes

  • Logistics platform

    – 8 000 m2 dedicated to Cylinders and Raw Material Storage

  • Paint booth : 31m X 8m = 250 m2