Featuring German-engineered switch mode rectifiers, Garrod Hydraulics delivers high quality Industrial Hard Chrome Plating that meets and normally exceeds OEM requirements. Our capacity to handle both small, precision parts and extremely large components sets us apart from other chrome plating facilities in the region.

Rod Plating Capacity:

• Up to 24-in. diameter and 46-ft. long
• Shallow tank capacity for 60-in. diameter and 15-ft. long

Garrod Hydraulics takes great pride in protecting the environment. Air and ground water containment procedures exceed EPA requirements. Featuring:

• 3 phase redundant containment system for our stripping and plating tanks eliminates the possibility of environmental contamination
• Waste oil burners evaporate wastewater from a closed loop washdown area while also providing a supplemental chrome tank heat source, reducing total propane consumption

We specialize in repairing cylinders up to a 36” bore. We repair the largest and longest cylinders and barrels, and we have the technology to service hydraulics from the toughest breakdown. We have the capacity to remanufacture any telescoping, multi-stage, or large bore cylinder.

All repairs are performed in-house by our expert, cross-trained team, so we get cranes back up and running without the hassles and added time and cost of outsourcing.

• Hone cylinder bores to 36-in. diameter and 50-ft. long in a single setup
• Chrome plate the following dimensions:
  • Shallow tank accommodates up to 60” diameter X 80” long
  • Deep tank accommodates up to 46’ long

Since 1978, Garrod Hydraulics has been the preferred cylinder repair provider to the mobile crane industry.

Both crane owners and manufacturers trust Garrod Hydraulics to repair, rebuild, and remanufacture critical boom extension cylinders, as well as outrigger support cylinders and nitrogen charged accumulator cylinders.

Exclusive authorized agreements with Crane OEMs guarantees that a Garrod Hydraulics cylinder repair meets and/or exceeds factory requirements.

Garrod Hydraulics also provides solutions for all makes and models of cranes.

Providing cylinder repair and chrome plating services, Garrod Hydraulics has supported flood control and hydro-electric power stations across the United States and worldwide. Government flood control operations in addition to public and private utilities depend on Garrod Hydraulics for modernizing critical components. Many of these stations have been operating since the middle of the last century.

Utilizing the latest seal technology, Garrod Hydraulics delivers cylinder repairs that meet today’s engineering standards providing customers with peace of mind for the long-term. Improved safety, efficiency, and productivity combined with reduced labor and maintenance costs are just some of the benefits achieved.

Rebuilding the largest servo motor cylinders and large flow control cylinders used in dam operations, Garrod Hydraulics has the capacity to:

• Hone cylinder bores to 36” diameter and 50’ long in a single setup
• Chrome plate the following dimensions:
  • Shallow tank accommodates up to 60” diameter X 80” long
  • Deep tank accommodates up to 46’ long

Cylinders in a variety of sizes are used in equipment operating in some of the harshest environments. Anything less than peak performance is not an option for heavy duty and mill cylinders. Garrod Hydraulics can help.

Processing, continuous casting, and rolling facilities all rely on equipment that depends on properly functioning cylinders. Applications range from extrusion machines to shears, and milling equipment.

In 2010, Garrod Hydraulics expanded its services to include remanufacturing and testing of Automatic Gauge Control (AGC) cylinders, which are now commonly used in steel mills and rolling machines.

Garrod Hydraulics can:

• Hone cylinder bores to 36” diameter and 50’ long in a single setup
• Chrome plate the following dimensions:
  • Shallow Tank 60” diameter X 80” long
  • Deep Tank 46’ long

Garrod Hydraulics is committed to helping scrap recycling equipment owners maintain their processing, sorting, and handling equipment, which is often subjected to abusive, high-impact environments.

Scrap processing and recycling in the United States is a $100 billion industry with major investments in equipment. According to a 2012 study commissioned by the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the average investment in recycling equipment is $200,000.

Rebuilt or remanufactured cylinders for balers, shears, loggers, material handlers, and compacters can lengthen the useful service life of equipment and contribute to increased cycle times.

Whether the raw materials to be recycled are paper, plastics, or metals, Garrod Hydraulics can provide remanufacturing for cylinders meeting the following parameters:

• Hone cylinder bores to 36” diameter and 50’ long in a single setup
• Chrome plate the following dimensions:
  • Shallow tank accommodates up to 60” diameter X 80” long
  • Deep tank accommodates up to 46’ long

Mining, underground construction, ports, and harbors stay up and running with the help of massive equipment powered by large cylinders including tunnel boring machines, portal cranes, and reach stackers, to name a few. Garrod Hydraulics provides a variety of repair and reconditioning services to meet the needs of equipment users in these special applications.

We provide repairs for the following heavy equipment:

• Tunnel Boring Machines
• Mobile Harbor Cranes
• Mining Equipment
• Hydraulic Rotary Swivel

Memberships

Garrod Hydraulics actively participates in several professional and industry associations so that we:

• Stay current with the latest designs, techniques, and standards.

Better understand our customer’s applications and needs