Custom Hydraulic Control Systems for OEM Equipment

 

Hydraulic Control Systems Designed Around Real Machine Constraints

OEM control challenges are rarely isolated—they are tied to real mechanical constraints.

Aeriax works with equipment manufacturers to develop hydraulic control systems that integrate directly with valve configurations, machine geometry, and operator interfaces. Rather than adapting standard components, each system is engineered through a process of physical iteration and validation to ensure it performs reliably within the actual equipment environment.

Control issues often emerge during integration—when valve spacing, mounting constraints, operator reach, and force requirements begin to conflict. Aeriax addresses these challenges by working through them directly, developing control systems that align with the realities of the machine, not just the intended design.

Where Standard Control Systems Break Down

  • Non-standard valve layouts
  • Limited space for linkage routing
  • Inconsistent operator control
  • Interference with adjacent components
  • Poor force feedback or response

Engineering Control Systems Around Real Equipment Constraints

Aeriax supports OEM development efforts by working from actual system inputs—not assumptions. This includes reviewing valve specifications, mounting configurations, and machine layouts to understand how a control system must function within the available space.

Engineering control systems process flow

What Customization Involves in Hydraulic Control Design

Customization at Aeriax is driven by the constraints of the application—not predefined configurations. Each system is developed to resolve specific mechanical and operational challenges, including:

  • Adapting interfaces to valve geometry and spacing
  • Designing linkages for constrained mechanical envelopes
  • Routing motion without binding or inconsistency
  • Balancing actuation force and control feel
  • Ensuring compatibility with surrounding structures

These factors are evaluated and refined through physical prototypes, allowing issues to be identified and resolved before final integration.

From Concept to Validated Control System

Aeriax develops control systems through an iterative process that combines engineering and in-house fabrication:

  • Define the problem (valves, layout, operator use)
  • Collaborate with OEM teams to clarify constraints
  • Engineer control geometry and interfaces
  • Prototype components in-house
  • Validate on real valves or assemblies
  • Refine based on performance and feedback

This process allows control systems to be evaluated in physical form early, reducing the risk of integration issues later in development.

Discuss Your Hydraulic Control Requirements
Reviewing valve layout, space constraints, and operator interaction early helps prevent integration issues later. Aeriax works directly with OEM teams to evaluate these factors and develop control systems that perform reliably in the field.