Why not significantly improve a good product? Our customers are increasingly focused on extending the service life and thus increasing the cost-effectiveness of their machines and equipment. In many sectors, hydraulic cylinders are subjected to very high mechanical and abrasive loads. This is particularly true for applications in potash and rock salt mining, underground and surface mining, quarries, the iron and steel industry, and power plants. These stresses are even present in offshore applications and the food industry. As a manufacturer and maintenance provider, we have made it our mission to further develop hydraulic cylinders for these applications, setting a new standard. In collaboration with leading experts in materials development, we have succeeded in achieving this goal. HTec hydraulic cylinders feature materials that combine new materials with a special surface coating. The HTec materials have been extensively researched and tested by RWTH Aachen University. A hardness of over 1700 Vickers (HV) has been confirmed. All coatings are extremely corrosion-resistant, and peeling or flaking is impossible. A further advantage is the materials' excellent sliding and emergency running properties, virtually eliminating cavitation, galling, and adhesion tendencies. In addition to their use in hydraulic cylinders, HTec material variants can also be used on many other components, such as bushings, bolts, and rollers, that are subject to increased stress. The right combination can be selected from the HTec family portfolio for every application.