Custom hydraulic cylinders with super powers from AROS Hydraulik

Hydraulic cylinders for industry

Outstandingly strong
and unconditionally individual
We develop and manufacture hydraulic cylinders according to individual customer specifications for use in mobile hydraulics, automotive and mechanical engineering.

Our range of services includes plunger cylinders, differential cylinders, servo cylinders and telescopic hydraulic cylinders in single and multi-stage designs. Each cylinder is consistently adapted to the respective application — from the required forces, strokes and installation dimensions to the selection of materials to sealing and surface concepts.
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Telescopic cylinders for segment extension of mobile cranes, lift up to 16.5 meters
telescopic system
Individual support cylinder for a mobile crane
Support cylinder
individueller Differentialzylinder von AROS Hydraulik
height adjustment cylinder
AROS differential cylinder for positioning ballast (counterweight) in a mobile crane
ballast cylinder
Individual plunger cylinder from AROS Hydraulik
channel adjustment cylinder
Differential cylinder for axial movements in a rounding machine - individual hydraulic cylinder from AROS Hydraulik in Memmingen
axial cylinder
Hydraulic brake cylinder from AROS Hydraulik in Memmingen
brake cylinder
Differential cylinder for level control of AROS hydraulics
Terrain cylinder
Hydraulic press cylinder for balers from AROS Hydraulik
pressing cylinder
individual quick-shot hydraulic cylinder from AROS Hydraulik
Quick shot cylinder
hydraulic differential cylinder for extending a mobile turntable ladder
extension cylinder

Downloads for AROS standard cylinders

Standard hydraulic cylinder catalogue
language: German
Hydraulic cylinder installation explanation
(AROS default)
language: German
Hydraulic cylinder installation explanation
(AROS default)
language: English
General operating and assembly instructions
(AROS default)
language: German
General operating and assembly instructions
(AROS default)
language: English

AROS special cylinder

for your individual requirements
Categories:  plunger cylinder (single-acting),
differential cylinder (double acting)
servo cylinders, telescopic cylinders
Your machines must be everything: functional, economical, fast and faster. Then we are your decisive success factor. With individual hydraulic cylinders that can withstand even the highest loads. And upon request perfectly adapted to your manufacturing processes are. International manufacturers of mobile cranes, conveyor technology, construction and production machines have relied on these AROS hydraulic cylinders for decades.
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specifications
  • Length: up to 17500 mm
  • Weight: up to 6500 kg
  • Stroke: up to 17000 mm
  • Workpiece diameter: up to 850 mm
  • Operating pressure: up to 700 bar
  • Test pressure: up to 1000 bar
equipment features
  • 10 standard mounting options on the cylinder + customer-specific options
  • 5 standard mounting options on the piston rod + customer-specific options
  • Valve technology integrated in the cylinder or mounted externally
  • Position monitoring by proximity switch or position measurement system
  • Standard paint in all RAL shades required + customer-specific options

Strengths of the AROS special cylinder

  • More than 60 years of experience in designing and manufacturing durable hydraulic cylinders
  • Manufacturing depth over 95%
  • Outstanding quality standards from raw material to painting
  • Extensive industry experience
  • Customer-specific special solutions
  • Many years of experience in processing high-strength materials
  • Certified welding work qualities

telescopic system

for segment extension of mobile cranes
Category:  differential cylinder
Thanks to the segmented extension of the crane boom, this special cylinder ensures maximum ranges and lift heights and is therefore ideal for demanding applications. When moving in, it pulls everything back together and makes the crane ready for transport.for maximum ranges and lift heights and is therefore ideal for demanding applications. When moving in, it pulls everything back together and makes the crane ready for transport.
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specifications
  • Length: up to 17500 mm
  • Weight: 3000 kg
  • Stroke: up to 16500 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 200 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 150 mm
  • Operating pressure: 300 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Locking head
  • Line connection A and B via cylinder head
  • Includes guide frame
  • Including valve technology in the cylinder

Pro AROS telescopic system

  • Sturdy lightweight construction – combines weight-optimized design with high structural strength for maximum load capacity with minimal dead weight.
  • The customer-specific plug & play solution enables easy integration into existing systems through tailor-made adaptation to specific requirements.
  • The increased corrosion resistance of the piston rod ensures a longer service life, even under demanding environmental conditions, thanks to a high-quality surface coating.

Support cylinder

for supporting and leveling a mobile crane
Category:  differential cylinder
The support cylinder ensures a secure footing and maximum stability in commercial vehicles. It lifts the vehicle and distributes loads evenly. After use, it pulls everything back in so that the crane is ready for transport.maximum stability. It lifts the commercial vehicle and distributes loads evenly. After use, it pulls everything back in so that the crane is ready for transport.
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AROS differential cylinder for supporting and leveling a mobile crane
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specifications
  • Length: up to 2500 mm
  • Weight: 2000 kg
  • Stroke: up to 1500 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 500 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 400 mm
  • Operating pressure: 400 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Weight-optimized piston rod design
  • Type of piston rod with ball head
  • Mechanical anti-twist protection on the guide
  • Integrated valve technology
  • Prepared for position sensors (upon customer request)

Pro AROS support cylinder

  • Safe and stable – The commercial vehicle is safely parked on the ground and the loads are absorbed evenly.
  • Reduces tilting forces – Ensures greater stability when working.
  • High wear resistance – Thanks to the high-quality piston rod coating.

height-adjustable cylinder

for leveling an asphalt milling machine
Category:  differential cylinder
The height-adjustment cylinder of an asphalt milling machine raises and lowers the milling drum precisely to ensure an exact milling depth. It allows the desired milling depth to be set precisely and compensates for unevenness in the surface during milling. This ensures uniform and precise removal of asphalt.exact milling depth to ensure. It allows the desired milling depth to be set precisely and compensates for unevenness in the surface during milling. This enables uniform and precise removal of asphalt.
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specifications
  • Length: up to 2500 mm
  • Weight: 500 kg
  • Stroke: up to 1500 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 180 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 110 mm
  • Operating pressure: 300 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Cylinder including valve technology
  • Position measurement system integrated in the cylinder
  • Cylinder is suitable for rotational movement in the end position
  • Piston rod connections are possible

Pro AROS height adjustment cylinder

  • Exact milling depth – Enables precise adjustment of the desired depth.
  • Compact – Fits into the smallest spaces.

ballast cylinder

for positioning ballast in a mobile crane
Category:  differential cylinder
To a optimal orientation When reached, it hydraulically moves the ballast frame into the working or transport position. When dismantling, it removes and releases the ballast in a controlled manner.
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specifications
  • Length: 2000 mm
  • Weight: 2000 kg
  • Stroke: up to 1500 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 500 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 300 mm
  • Operating pressure 350 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Integrated load holding valves
  • Nickel-plated piston rod head
  • Mechanical anti-twist protection on the guide
  • Weight-optimized design on the piston rod
  • Compact construction

Pro AROS ballast cylinder

  • Lightweight construction – Reduces weight and allows easy handling
  • Ease of movement - Ensures smooth, controlled movements when lifting and descending
  • High force absorption – Ensures stable and secure positioning of the ballast in any working or transport position

channel adjustment cylinder

regulates the height of the channel in a channel baling press
Category:  plunger cylinder
The channel adjustment cylinder is used to adjust the channel height in the channel baling press. By specifically changing the press channel, you adjust the press resistance perfectly and thus regulate bunion density and bunion weight.
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AROS plunger cylinder for channel baling press
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specifications
  • Length: 800 mm
  • Weight: 600 kg
  • Stroke: up to 200 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 280 mm
  • operating pressure: 350 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Mechanical inner stroke
  • Robust design
  • Freely selectable connection options
  • Optimized piston rod coating

Strengths of the AROS ballast cylinder

  • Tight against dirt and abrasive substances —Ensures a long life and reliable function even under harsh operating conditions
  • High level of force — Enables precise adjustment of the pressing resistance for a constant bale density
  • compact construction — Can be integrated into the channel baling press to save space

axial cylinder

for axial movements in a joinery machine
Category:  differential cylinder
In Abbundmaschinen ermöglicht der Axialzylinder eine präzise Bearbeitung, indem er Elemente entlang einer Achse verschiebt. It precisely positions tools, workpiece carriers or processing slides in Längs- oder Querrichtung. Dadurch führt die Maschine Bearbeitungsschritte an der richtigen Stelle aus.
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specifications
  • Length: 1500 mm
  • Weight: 100 kg
  • Stroke: up to 1000 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 80 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 56 mm
  • Operating pressure: 300 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Cylinder including valve technology
  • compact construction
  • Longevity
  • Designed for high speed
  • Designed for high load changes

Pro AROS axial cylinder

  • High speed – Enables fast motion sequences for efficient processing operations.
  • Durability – Ensures reliable operation even under continuous operation and heavy loads.
  • Precise control – The complex valve technology ensures exact positioning along the axis.

brake cylinder

for braking freight cars
Category:  differential cylinder
The brake cylinder installed in the signal box of a freight yard gently brakes the freight cars when they are connected. It is firmly integrated into the signal box and thus ensures a controlled deceleration of the wagons.
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specifications
  • Length: 1000 mm
  • Weight: 150 kg
  • Stroke: up to 200 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 160 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 100 mm
  • Operating pressure: 250 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Rugged construction
  • Durable design
  • Optimized piston rod coating
  • Sealing concept for increased contamination

Pro AROS brake cylinder

  • High load capacity – Ensures reliable braking even with strong impact forces when coupling
  • Durability – Ensures consistently precise function and reduces maintenance costs during operation.
  • High corrosion resistance – Protects the cylinder from the elements and extends its life outdoors

Terrain cylinder

for leveling a turntable platform
Category:  differential cylinder
The terrain cylinder precisely aligns the platform of the fire department ladder for maximum precision — and that without a support cylinder. It compensates for unevenness in the terrain and thus enables the turntable ladder to be extended precisely.
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specifications
  • Length: 500 mm
  • Weight: 25 kg
  • Stroke: up to 200 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 100 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 50 mm
  • Operating pressure: 250 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Small compact cylinder with intermediate plate for valve block and welded pipe
  • Robust design
  • Maintenance-free ball bearings
  • Compact design

Pro AROS terrain cylinder

  • Long lasting – Reliably withstands heavy loads and long-lasting operating conditions.
  • Fail-safe – Ensures reliable operation and precise alignment in every position
  • Maintenance-free ball bearings – Minimize service costs and enables consistent performance over the long term.

pressing cylinder

for material compaction in a channel baling press
Category:  differential cylinder
The main press cylinder is the central element of the channel baling press and drives it. It compresses the pressed material into bales. It moves the press shield in the press channel and creates the high pressing pressure, which ensures perfect bunion formation.
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Press cylinder for bale press
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specifications
  • Length: 4500 mm
  • Weight: 3000 kg
  • Stroke: up to 3200 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 280 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 220 mm
  • Operating pressure: 350 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Screwed version
  • Preparation for the transducer (if required by the customer)
  • Preparing for valve block mounting
  • Customer-specific piston rod connection
  • Robust design

Strengths of the AROS pressing cylinder

  • Tight against dirt and abrasive substances – Ensures reliable function and a long service life, even under harsh operating conditions.
  • Consistently high forces over the entire stroke path – Enables constant compression and uniform bunion formation.
  • Customer-specific connection to the piston rod – adapts flexibly to specific requirements and press systems.

Quick lock cylinder

for closing movements in an injection molding machine
Category: differential cylinder
In an injection-molding machine, the quick-closing cylinder guides the closing movement lightning-fast off. It closes the moving tool half of the injection-molding tool and thus determines the closing speed. This predetermines the cycle time of the machine, which is a efficient production enables.
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differential cylinders for injection molding machines
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specifications
  • Length: 1500 mm
  • Weight: 150 kg
  • Stroke: up to 1000 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 100 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 70 mm
  • operating pressure: 350 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Cylinder designed for continuous load
  • Designed for high speed
  • Designed for high load changes

Strengths of the AROS quick-release cylinder

  • High speed — Executes the closing movement in a flash and reduces the machine's cycle time
  • High load change resistance — Ensures reliable function even with frequent switching movements in continuous operation
  • Durable — Provides consistent performance and minimizes production downtime

extension cylinder

to push out a turntable ladder
Category:  differential cylinder
The extension cylinder is used to hydraulically extend and retract the ladder parts of the fire department ladder. It enables a stepless Extend the turntable ladder to the required height and range. In doing so, he ensures a smooth and controlled movement, even under load.
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AROS extension cylinder for turntable vehicles (CAD graphics)
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specifications
  • Length: 12000 mm
  • Weight: 200 kg
  • Stroke: up to 10000 mm
  • Piston diameter: up to 100 mm
  • Bar diameter: up to 50 mm
  • Operating pressure: 250 bar
Special designs and additional dimensions are possible.
equipment features
  • Cylinder including sliding elements
  • Includes pre-assembled and connected cable package for lift extension
  • Weight-optimized design
  • Optimized piston rod coating

Pro AROS extension cylinder

  • Lightweight construction – Reduces overall weight and enables precise, safe movement of ladder parts.
  • Assured performance availability – Ensures full functionality and maximum precision in every application situation.
  • Compact design – saves installation space and allows optimal integration into the turntable ladder construction.

Frequently asked questions about AROS hydraulic cylinders

What types of hydraulic cylinders does AROS Hydraulik complete?

AROS Hydraulik manufactures hydraulic cylinders according to customer specifications - single or double-acting hydraulic cylinders, servo cylinders and telescopic cylinders up to a length of 17500 mm.Hydraulic cylinders according to customer specifications - single or double-acting hydraulic cylinders, servo cylinders and telescopic cylinders up to a length of 17500 mm.

What are the advantages and strengths of AROS hydraulic cylinders?

AROS hydraulic cylinders impress with their durability, which is due to high-quality materials and precise workmanship. In contrast to series products, they are manufactured individually to meet specific needs and requirements — the focus is always on the customer. This tailor-made approach ensures optimum fit and maximum reliability in industrial applications.

Why are AROS hydraulic cylinders a good choice for industrial applications?

High load capacity, precise manufacturing and cost efficiency compared to standard cylinders.

What are the equipment options for AROS hydraulic cylinders?

Options such as sensors, seals for extreme temperatures, corrosion protection, and custom fixings.

Does AROS manufacture hydraulic cylinders with sensors or controls?

Yes, integrated position sensors and valve connections for smart systems.

Does AROS manufacture hydraulic cylinders with special seals?

Yes, for high pressure, dust protection or food compliance according to customer requirements.

What information does AROS need from me for an offer?

In our specification sheet, you will find all the information we need for your individual hydraulic cylinder.specification sheet You will find all the information we need for your individual hydraulic cylinder.

Your experts for individual hydraulic cylinders:

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