UK Hydraulic Specialists

Fast Hydraulic
Ram Repair &Cylinder Rebuilds

Specialist resealing, rod replacement, tube repair, pressure testing and bespoke cylinder manufacture — engineered in our Essex workshop and trusted by operators across the UK.

Essex workshop Fast turnaround Pressure tested Custom builds
Hydraulic ram repair and cylinder rebuild workshop
Common Problems

If your hydraulics aren't performing — we fix it.

Whatever the failure mode, our workshop diagnoses and resolves it quickly, so your equipment gets back to work.

Leaking cylinders

Fluid loss, contamination and pressure drop.

Worn seals

Failed wipers, O-rings and rod seals.

Scored piston rods

Surface damage from contamination or misuse.

Bent rods

Side-loading, impact damage or overload.

Damaged tubes

Internal scoring, corrosion or barrel wear.

Slow or weak rams

Loss of force, drift or sluggish operation.

OUR SERVICES

Specialist hydraulic repair & manufacture

A complete in-house service — from rapid resealing to full bespoke cylinder builds.

Hydraulic ram repairs

Full diagnosis and repair of failing rams across all industries and equipment types.

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Cylinder refurbishment

Complete strip-down, restoration and rebuild to OEM-equivalent or better.

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Cylinder resealing

Quality seal kits installed, leaks resolved and pressure restored.

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Rod replacement

We can replace and manufacture rods to exact spec.

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Tube repair & honing

Internal honing, re-boring and tube replacement for true running.

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Pressure testing

High-pressure validation on every rebuild before it leaves the workshop.

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Custom cylinder manufacture

Bespoke hydraulic cylinders engineered to your exact application.

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OEM or upgraded replacements

Spec-match or upgraded replacement cylinders supplied direct.

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Completely Hydraulic cylinder collection van for hydraulic ram repairs
CYLINDER COLLECTION

Need a cylinder repair but can't get it to us?

Large hydraulic rams and cylinders can be awkward, heavy and difficult to transport. Completely Hydraulic can help by arranging cylinder collection for customers who cannot easily bring damaged hydraulic cylinders to one of our depots.

Once collected, your cylinder is taken to our specialist Essex engineering facility where repairs, rebuilds, resealing, pressure testing and manufacturing work are carried out by experienced hydraulic engineers.

Hydraulic cylinder collection available
Large and heavy cylinders welcomed
Specialist repair assessment
Cylinder rebuilds and resealing
Custom cylinder manufacturing
Nationwide return delivery available
Good to know: cylinder builds and major repairs are completed at our Essex engineering facility before being returned to customers anywhere in the UK.
WHY CHOOSE US

Engineered to last.
Delivered fast.

We're trusted by operators, fleet managers and engineering teams who can't afford downtime. Every job is handled by hydraulic specialists — from inspection through to pressure testing.

Specialist hydraulic workshop

Dedicated facility built for ram and cylinder work — not a general engineering shop.

Stocked materials

Seals, rods and tube held in stock to cut waiting time and accelerate turnaround.

Precision engineering

Tight tolerances, machined finishes and properly aligned rebuilds — every time.

High-pressure testing

Every cylinder pressure-tested before despatch. No surprises on installation.

Custom manufacturing

From a single bespoke cylinder to full production runs — designed to your spec.

UK-wide coverage

Essex, London, Kent, Heathrow and Birmingham — collection and delivery available.

OUR PROCESS

A proven 5-step
repair workflow

Transparent, methodical and built to get your equipment running again — fast.

1

Inspect

Full diagnostic on arrival to identify every fault.

2

Strip down

Cylinder dismantled, components cleaned and assessed.

3

Repair or manufacture

Parts repaired, re-machined or made new in-house.

4

Rebuild

Reassembled with quality seals and precise alignment.

5

Test & return

Pressure-tested, signed off and shipped back.

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Trusted across UK industry

From single-operator workshops to national fleet operators — we deliver.

Construction

Excavators, loaders, tippers and plant.

Industrial

Manufacturing, presses and process plant.

Transport

HGVs, tippers, tail-lifts and trailers.

Waste & recycling

Compactors, balers and material handlers.

Agriculture

Tractors, loaders and farm machinery.

Specialist vehicles

Bespoke and custom-built equipment.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you call.

We repair single-acting, double-acting, telescopic and custom hydraulic cylinders across construction, industrial, transport, recycling, agricultural and specialist vehicle applications — any make, any size.

Turnaround depends on the extent of damage, but standard reseals are often completed quickly, while full rebuilds and custom work are prioritised to minimise downtime.

We prefer to manufacture and replace new piston rods, it's the best possible solution.

Resealing replaces worn seals to stop leaks, while refurbishment involves a full strip-down, inspection, machining and replacement of worn components.

Yes. We design and manufacture bespoke hydraulic cylinders to OEM specification or better, built in our Essex workshop and supplied nationwide.

Yes. We provide responsive support for urgent repairs and breakdown situations.

PRESSURE TESTED · UK-WIDE

Ready to get your hydraulics back to work?

Talk to a specialist today. We'll diagnose the issue, give you an honest quote, and get your ram or cylinder back in service — fast.

Essex workshop · Serving London, Kent, Heathrow & Birmingham
Speak to an Engineer 24/7 Emergency Support · 0800 707 6556