Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Hydraulic Equipment Repairs & Services
Established over 47 years ago, Gilson Engineering has built a reputation as a leading independent hydraulic engineering company based in Newbury, Berkshire. Our expertise spans the repair, re-manufacture, and supply of hydraulic equipment for diverse industries including aviation, agriculture, construction, and marine. We pride ourselves on delivering quality, service, and reliability, with a dedicated team committed to solving complex hydraulic challenges. Our in-house capabilities include machining, welding, fabrication, and the use of advanced materials to ensure long-lasting solutions. We work closely with clients to determine whether repair or replacement is the most cost-effective option, offering tailored advice and support.With extensive experience servicing major manufacturers' components, we provide comprehensive repairs for hydraulic rams, valves, power packs, and hoses. Our mission is to meet exacting specifications while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. This commitment has earned us a loyal customer base across multiple sectors who trust our technical expertise and problem-solving approach. We operate from fully equipped workshops in Newbury but also offer on-site support when required. Our values emphasize teamwork, innovation, and a proactive attitude to deliver value through customized hydraulic engineering solutions.
Services
Hydraulic Rams
Valves
Powerpacks
Accessories
Hoses
Airside Support
Hydraulic Breaching Tools
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 47 years of experience in hydraulic engineering repairs and supply.
- Our in-house workshops handle complete repairs from seal changes to full rebuilds.
- We service diverse industries including aviation, agriculture, and marine sectors.
- Our team provides tailored advice on cost-effective repair versus replacement options.
- We offer on-site support and emergency repairs for critical hydraulic system failures.
Services
Hydraulic Rams
We specialize in hydraulic ram and cylinder repairs for heavy equipment. Our services include seal replacement, honing, re-chroming, and complete rebuilds. We handle single-acting, double-acting, telescopic, and displacement rams. Custom manufacturing is available for obsolete or specialized components.
Valves
Our team repairs all hydraulic valve types including directional, servo, proportional, and solenoid valves from manufacturers like Kawasaki, Moog, and Parker. We service monoblock, sectional control, pressure control, and flow control valves to ensure optimal system performance.
Powerpacks
We offer repair and refurbishment services for hydraulic power packs, including electric, petrol, diesel, and air-driven units. Our engineers can design and supply new units up to 700 bar pressure with customized reservoir capacities and control valves.
Hoses
Our hydraulic hose assemblies feature BSP, JIC, SAE, and metric fittings. We supply quick-release couplings, adaptors, and industry-leading equipment. Custom solutions are available for specialized connection requirements and high-pressure applications.
Airside Support
We provide hydraulic maintenance for ground support equipment across aviation sectors. Our services cover ram repairs, pumps, motors, valves, and hose assemblies for equipment from JBT, CALJAN, SCHOPF, and other major manufacturers.
Questions
What types of hydraulic equipment do you repair?
We repair hydraulic rams, valves, power packs, hoses, and accessories for industries including aviation, agriculture, construction, and marine sectors.
Can you repair obsolete hydraulic components?
Yes, we can re-manufacture obsolete or discontinued hydraulic parts to your specifications using our in-house machining and fabrication capabilities.
Do you offer on-site hydraulic services?
We primarily work from our Newbury workshops but can provide on-site support for critical hydraulic system repairs when required.
What industries do you serve?
We serve aviation, agriculture, construction, marine, industrial plants, and power generation sectors with specialized hydraulic engineering solutions.
How do you determine repair versus replacement?
Our engineers assess each component's condition and provide cost-effective recommendations based on repair feasibility, longevity, and performance requirements.
What are your opening hours?
Our workshop operates Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Saturday appointments are available by prior arrangement.
Reviews (1)
Paul Dodridge
Feb 04, 2021
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Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Sorted out an engineering problem I had this week which was causing me drama's. Definitely recommend
