Discover untapped optimisation potential with HYDAC T2T – Walk the line

And that's along your entire production line – from technology to technology

When machines and systems are designed, conventional mounting technology and media management are not usually the main focus of advanced engineering. Wrongly, as we find, because there is often considerable untapped potential to increase overall efficiency. Whether it's a cost and time reduction, or even an enormous reduction in installation space: let's work together with our T2T – Walk the line approach to optimise both your processes and products and make your component management more efficient.

We come to you: from the production line to the solution

With our comprehensive HYDAC T2T – Walk the line optimisation approach, we come right to your factory and walk the entire production line with your team to collaborate with you and identify untapped potential.

And we'd be happy to support you too. Contact us now and let us analyse your production line, technician to technician. 

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The goals we would like to achieve with you

Installation space reduction

Even during product development, the selection and integration of components plays a critical role in terms of reducing installation space. This is because when more complex elements, which may involve many individual components, are replaced by functionally integrated solutions, the end product itself usually requires significantly less installation space.

Process optimisation in procurement

True efficiency doesn't start at the production line. It starts at the procurement stage. We consolidate your variety of parts with targeted product optimisations. Imagine reducing both the number of your components and suppliers and relying on a single, trustworthy partner. This streamlined structure eliminates administrative bottlenecks and ensures transparency and process reliability in material supply.

Safe installation process & simplified maintenance

We offer lean and efficient solutions that simplify both installation and maintenance, making the entire process faster and safer. The simplified handling of our components also prevents search times and installation errors, which ensures process reliability during cycle times.

Cost optimisation & positioning in the international market

Our innovative solutions facilitate your positioning and establishment in and access to the international market environment. We bring decades of expertise to your business and work with your team to develop specific solutions, always with a view to minimise costs as much as possible.

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Maximum optimisations for maximum efficiency

HYDAC T2T – Walk the line isn't just technical support. It's an active optimisation approach. We work with you as equal partners to identify areas for optimisation in your production line and implement them efficiently. With special attention paid to your component management, such as mounting technology and media management. Why? Because this is exactly where massive, untapped optimisation potential lies dormant - potential which can reduce your production costs.

What T2T – Walk the line offers:

  • Technical support on site in the design phase
  • Rapid service in the prototype phase
  • New and continued product development
  • Effective product adaptations
  • Reduced number of parts
  • Efficient installation process
     

Eric Rinkenbach, Area Sales Manager, HYDAC Accessories

HYDAC T2T – Walk the line is a direct approach that is bespoke and solution-oriented. Our product & application specialists work closely with customers right from the start to implement a tailor-made solution for your project in the shortest possible time.

How our approach works: the 6 D's

Discover

We start with a visit to your production line to discover any untapped potential with you. We analyse your current processes in direct conversation with you. Thanks to our comprehensive technical understanding when it comes to media management and mounting solutions that are optimised in terms of installation and cost, we can quickly identify where you can increase your efficiency.

Diagnose

The Diagnose step focuses on a collaborative discussion about any potential identified. This is how we gain a deep insight into your specific requirements and challenges. We then analyse the approaches developed, create a tailor-made concept and clearly prioritise the measures that are to be implemented.

Design

In this phase, we work with you to develop a solution that is tailored to your needs – whether it is a new system, a special function, a module or a single component. Your active role is crucial here: we incorporate your direct feedback and make any necessary refinements until the final concept fits your processes and machines perfectly. 

Deliver

This is when your tailor-made solution is installed. The systems and components developed are seamlessly integrated into your machines and systems. Even after implementation, we value continuous feedback and ongoing dialogue about optimisations to ensure that your production line operates at the highest level of efficiency in the long term.

Document

We of course also provide you with the necessary documentation. These documents serve as a comprehensive reference work for operation, maintenance and future expansions – with a focus on continuous availability and always being up-to-date. This means that your team always has the necessary information for smooth and efficient production.

Duplicate

In the final step, we specifically prepare the developed solutions and components for duplication or complete series production. We remain your development partner for continuous optimisation even after the release.

Tried and tested: discover our application examples

HYDAC T2T – Walk the line is much more than just a concept; it's a tried-and-tested process that can be applied to any production line as a solution for any industry. Thanks to our many years of interdisciplinary expertise, our technical experts are able to use proven knowledge to tailor the solution to your machines and achieve optimal results. To give you an idea of how it can be used, here are four examples. 

For mobile machine manufacturers

Application example: mounting technology

Initial situation:

10 individual parts (4x clamp halves, 2x threaded rods, 4x nuts, 4x washers)

HYDAC solution:

  • Reduced complexity & simplified procurement: only one clamp
  • Optimised logistics: lower storage costs and less coordination.
  • Quick and easy installation thanks to quick-release closure for significant time savings in the production process
     
Initial situation Mounting technology and a simplified, optimised HYDAC solution.Initial situation Mounting technology and a simplified, optimised HYDAC solution.
Initial situation Media management and HYDAC solution with a significantly reduced number of parts.Initial situation Media management and HYDAC solution with a significantly reduced number of parts.

Application example: media management

Initial situation:

Many individual components, 6 to 8 separate connectors

HYDAC solution:

  • Significant reduction in the number of parts: a ball valve block with integrated components (check valve + throttle)
  • Increased reliability: reduction in possible leakage points
  • Compact design: optimised installation space and reduced weight

For manufacturers in industry

Application example: coaxial valve block

Initial situation:

Many individual components and multiple pipes with approx. 20 connectors

HYDAC solution:

  • Drastic reduction in parts and interfaces: via a coaxial valve block with integrated check valves
  • Compact design: optimised installation space and reduced installation costs and weight
  • Increased efficiency: only one storage location and one supplier thanks to integration
     
Initial situation Coaxial valves and a compact, weight-optimised HYDAC solution. Initial situation Coaxial valves and a compact, weight-optimised HYDAC solution.
Initial situation High-voltage mounting technology and HYDAC solution for increased safety.Initial situation High-voltage mounting technology and HYDAC solution for increased safety.

Application example: high-voltage mounting technology

Initial situation:

Standard DIN clamp with high cable tolerances.

HYDAC solution:

  • Increased safety: thanks to a stackable HV clip-on clamp with integrated tolerance compensation
  • Reduced part variety: only one clamp type for different cable diameters
  • Quick integration thanks to tool-free pre-assembly
     

Discover our comprehensive product range

HYDAC HY-ROS mounting and connection technology

When it comes to securing cylinders, accumulators, exhaust systems, tanks, batteries, containers, heat exchangers, thermal management elements and their supply lines, our HYDAC HY-ROS and HY-Roflex ranges provide the right solution for almost every application. We offer standard parts from stock and develop customer-specific, easy-to-install solutions.

More information on HY-ROS mounting technology

HYDAC coaxial valves

When it comes to media compatibility, our coaxial valves are a tried-and-tested means of controlling vacuum as well as gaseous, gelatinous, highly viscous, paste-like and, above all, contaminated and aggressive media. They can therefore be used in a wide range of applications. The range of models extends from simple switch valves to special application-specific valves and complete modules.

More information on coaxial valves

HYDAC fluid level gauges and fluid level sensors

Our product range offers you a wide range of fluid level gauges and fluid level sensors of the highest quality. For more than 30 years, we have been providing various industries with optimised solutions that help them check the level of fluid in their tank at any time. In addition to our standard products, we also offer industry-specific and customer-specific solutions tailored to your needs.

More information on fluid level gauges and fluid level sensors

HYDAC ball valves

Shut off and redirect your media securely with HYDAC ball valves: we offer custom solutions for almost every application, from 2-way ball valves to complete ball valve function systems with automation and position monitoring. Our expertise ranges from requirement analysis and development through to the finished product.

More information on ball valves

Your advantages at a glance

Icon: Fast service for maximum machine availability.

Fast service

Rely on us for maximum availability of your machines.
 

Icon: Technical support right from the design phase and prototype phase.

Technical support

We are at your side right from the critical design phase and prototype phase. 

Icon: Reduced component variety for minimised logistical effort.

Reduced component variety

Benefit from a reduced number of parts for minimised logistical effort in your component management.  

Icon: Easy-to-install solutions for accelerated production processes.

Simplified installation processes

Innovative, easy-to-install solutions speed up your production and installation processes.

Icon: Targeted product adaptations and new developments that make you fit for the future.

Targeted product adaptations and new developments

To ensure that you are prepared for the future, we support you with adaptations and any new developments in a targeted manner.
 

Icon: Efficient weight reduction and optimisation of the existing installation space.

Weight and installation space optimisation

With T2T – Walk the line, we achieve an efficient reduction in weight and optimise the available installation space in your machines.

FAQ

What does T2T mean?

T2T stands for Tech2Tech. This approach describes our focus: optimising your production line in a collaborative, solution-oriented way. It's in the form of a direct conversation – technician to technician.

Why choose Walk the line?

To find your optimal solution, our experts walk through your entire production line step by step with you. With this approach, we identify potential and bottlenecks right where value creation takes place. 

How large is the team that visits us at our factory?

Our visit is tailored to your wishes and requirements. As a rule, for the first visit, a colleague from HYDAC Accessories attends as well as a colleague from the HYDAC Office responsible for you. If you have any specific concerns or requests that go beyond the mounting solutions and media management product range, please let us know as early as possible. This enables us to call in any specialists from other areas.

We want a T2T appointment at our factory – what do we need to do?

Contact our motivated T2T team today via our contact form. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible to arrange a suitable appointment in a timely manner. We look forward to connecting with you!

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The HYDAC T2T – Walk the line approach is already well established amongst many of our customers and delivers measurable results. Let's talk about targeted optimisations for your project!

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