Precision Machining

Hydraulic Rod Repair & Straightening

Precision Rod Straightening & Manufacturing

A bent or scarred rod doesn't always mean you need to buy a new cylinder. Our machine shop is equipped to handle the heavy-duty demands of industrial and construction rods.

  • Rod Straightening: We use precision hydraulic presses to straighten bent rods back to within .001" tolerances, saving you the high cost of replacement.

  • Custom Rod Fabrication: If a rod is beyond repair, we machine new ones in-house using high-yield, chrome-plated induction-hardened steel to meet or exceed OEM specs.

  • Re-Threading & Eye Repair: We can repair damaged threads or weld and bore out cylinder "eyes" to restore perfect fitment.

Cylinder Barrel Honing

Why Our Machine Shop Matters

Faster Turnaround: No waiting on third-party machine shops. Your job stays under our roof from teardown to testing.

  1. Cost Savings: We prioritize repairing your existing components through precision machining, often saving customers 40-60% compared to buying new.

  2. Guaranteed Fit: Every part we machine is measured against your specific cylinder or pump to ensure a perfect, leak-free fit every time.

The Secret to Long Seal Life: Precision Honing

Internal scratches or "scuffing" in a cylinder barrel will shred new seals in hours. At Sterig, we don't just put new rubber in a bad tube.

  • Restoring the Surface: Our honing process removes internal imperfections and restores the cross-hatch pattern necessary for proper lubrication and seal performance.

  • Oversize Honing: For deeply scarred barrels, we can hone to an oversize diameter and custom-machine a matching oversized piston to save the expensive barrel.