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	Servo-hydraulic Ejector ModuleOur customer reports how they use the Hänchen high-end series 326 as a servo-hydraulic ejector module in their ultra-fast hot forming machine. more about this in the EV	November 2025
	100 years of HänchenWhere does Hänchen come from, what does Hänchen do and what defines Hänchen? The drone show on the occasion of the company's 100th anniversary summarizes this in brief. see the video on YouTube	July 2025
	Hänchen celebrates its 100th anniversaryHerbert Hänchen GmbH is celebrating its 100th anniversary and can look back on a company history characterised by innovation, quality and a pioneering spirit in the field of hydraulic cylinders, drive systems and clamping units. more about it in the KEM	March 2025

Archive 2022 - 2024

	Fluid technicians focus on digitisation, AI and energyFluid technicians explain where important fluid technology trends lie and which current customer needs and market requirements can be covered with corresponding products and services - including engineering and design advantages. more about this in KEM	May 2024
	Flexible hydraulic drive technologyHänchen's special machine construction Ratio Drive realises customer-specific industrial machines and adapts test machines to special requirements. Various practical examples illustrate efficient and safe special machine construction... more about it in the KEM	October 2023
	Servo-hydraulics in massive formingThe Hatebur innovation engine is running at full speed: Our customer - the Swiss technology leader in hot and cold massive forming - is presenting its servo-hydraulic ejector module on the ultra-fast HOTmatic HM 35 hot press. They achieved this with the help of our hydraulic cylinder. more about this in Fluid	April 2023
	Faster and easier assemblyThe area of application of the Ratio-Clamp clamping unit ranges from more everyday holding functions to safety-relevant tasks. By using a so-called integrated key, the clamping unit can be installed much faster and easier in the customer application. more about it in Fluid	April 2023
	Predictive maintenanceMore intelligence with and on the hydraulic cylinder. Simply connecting a computer to components under the keyword "Industry 4.0" does not achieve anything. That's why the following also applies to hydraulics: Only if the most meaningful data possible is available at the right time... more about it in O+P Fluidtechnik	March 2023
	Performance Control for hydraulic cylinders from HänchenHänchen intends to use its own software called Performance Control for condition monitoring and maintenance forecasts in drive technology and especially in hydraulics in the future. It is currently in the prototype phase. ... more about it in the KEM more about it in Der Konstrukteur	December 2022
	More intelligence on the hydraulic cylinderThe Ruiter family business Hänchen relies on a monitoring system that enables reliable maintenance forecasts for its products. In addition, the machine manufacturer wants to make itself crisis-proof by improving proven products. more about it in the Esslinger Zeitung	December 2022
	Press day at HänchenHow can data generated from hydraulic cylinders be used in such a way that necessary maintenance becomes predictable? The hydraulic experts at Herbert Hänchen GmbH are working on this question. But also with an optimization of the Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit. more on this in Konstruktionspraxis	December 2022
	Support in implementing safety regulationsMachinery Directive, risk assessment, standards - these are terms that often deter machine builders or test field operators. That is why Hänchen offers machine and plant manufacturers, research institutions or testing institutes practical support in implementing the... more about this in ke NEXT more about this in fluid	September 2022
	Using hydraulics for a really long timeTanja Hänchen explains the hydraulic know-how with which Herbert Hänchen GmbH implements professional hydraulic drives. In the interview, the managing partner of the family business discusses the forms of engineering and... more about this in KEM more about this in the Industrieanzeiger	September 2022
	Compact drive solutions with hydraulic cylindersHydraulic drives are more compact than electric drives. This is because the "force generation" can take place in the power unit away from the place of use. At the machine, only the cylinder converts the force into movement. Herbert Hänchen GmbH offers pressure series up to 320 bar... more about it in dem Konstrukteur	July 2022
	Always stay sealed!Among other things, this fluid article explores what to consider when maintaining seals and cylinders and what alternatives are available. There are many causes for particularly stressed seals. Klaus Wagner, Head of Research and Innovation at Herbert... more about this in fluid	July 2022
	Hydraulics for maritime applicationsSeawater, salt aerosols and precise movements even after long periods of standstill are standards for hydraulic cylinders from Herbert Hänchen GmbH. Hänchen has specialised in design cylinders for yachts and tailor-made cylinders for naval ships and... more about it in fluid	June 2022
	How lightweight components are tested in a highly dynamic wayHerbert Hänchen GmbH designed a test field for LIA Engineering for the testing of lightweight structures for mechanical engineering and the automotive industry. Machines, vehicles and aircraft are becoming increasingly energy-efficient and therefore designed to be lighter. more about it in der Kontruktionspraxis	May 2022
	Sensitive precision with test actuatorsA hydrostatic bearing consists of several bearing pockets incorporated around the circumference. These pockets are constantly fed with external supply pressure, for example oil. Such bearings are used in applications... more about it in O+P Fluidtechnik	February 2022

Archive 2019 - 2021

	The right seal solution for hydraulic cylindersHänchen has carried out numerous tests on its in-house seal test stand in order to explore the limits of various seal combinations and guiding elements and thus open up new areas of application. more about it in fluid	December 2021
	Design of oscillation cylindersHigh-precision, high-performance testing applications are among the most demanding applications for actuators. The design of these oscillation cylinders is the key to an optimal solution... more about this in O+P Fluidtechnik	November 2021
	Transport simulation - safe shipping with vibration and shock test standsTransport can place considerable stress on shipped packages. Temperature fluctuations and mechanical shocks cause numerous cases of damage every year, resulting in high costs. more about it in der Antriebstechnik more about it im packaging journal	August 2021
	Reorganisation of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KGSince 1 July 2021, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG has become Herbert Hänchen GmbH. As part of the simplification of company structures, a reorganisation became necessary.	July 2021
	Everything is differentDaniel Konrad usually sits in an open-plan office with 22 colleagues during the day and works as a technical project manager at the hydraulics specialist Herbert Hänchen in the Ratio-Drive special machine construction department. His three children, aged 6, 5 and 3, are then in... more about this in der Konstrukteur	April 2021
	How to find the right hydraulic cylinderStandard solution or user-optimised component? Use of hydraulics without the appropriate know-how? These tips will help you choose the right drive. more about it in fluid	April 2021
	Machinery Directive & Co. - Support in obtaining CE conformityHerbert Hänchen offers its customers a comprehensive safety concept for its products up to performance level e (PLe). As part of Ratio-Drive projects, the company's special machine construction division, this also includes services for obtaining... more about this in ke NEXT	April 2021
	Hybrid working methods also have advantagesHänchen Managing Director Matthias Hänchen has come to appreciate how much he can rely on his employees during the pandemic. Now it is important to look positively into the future and expand the new hybrid culture company. more about this in the Kontruktionspraxis	March 2021
	Don't be afraid of hydraulics! Powerful fluid technology - even without your own specialistsIt is worth examining every demanding drive task with an open mind to technology. It is essential to consider the strengths of hydraulic drives as well as those of electromechanical drives. more about it in der Konstruktion & Enwicklung	November 2020
	Hydraulic systemsThe Head of Research and Innovation at Hänchen GmbH & Co.KG, Klaus Wagner, has written a book about the application and safety of hydraulic systems. It is now in its 2nd edition. more about this in O+P	November 2020
	Clamping, but safely!When it comes to the safety of people, the Machinery Directive makes high demands. This naturally also applies where the "hazardous lowering of a load" must be prevented in the case of a "gravity-loaded axis". more on this in Der Konstrukteur	November 2020
	Hänchen paves the way for application-optimised cylinders"There is no one hydraulic cylinder that is a perfect fit for all cases. However, there are cylinders that are particularly suitable for a specific application," says Managing Director Stefan Hänchen, describing the philosophy of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG. more on this in the Industrieanzeiger	October 2020
	5 Trends in HydraulicsCylinder management as a basis for Industry 4.0. By integrating sensors in and on the cylinder, sustainable cylinder management can be achieved with intelligent software. This enables, for example, maintenance predictions, as well as...more on this in the Konstrukteur	September 2020
	Hänchen focuses on the drive sectorHänchen is shifting its focus: The Ratio-Drive drive system and mechanical engineering will be the main focus in the future, while the in-house developed H-CFRP composite material will no longer be an independent business unit. more on this in Handling	August 2020
	Hänchen discontinues carbon business divisionThe hydraulic manufacturer Hänchen is closing the H-CFRP chapter. The business division founded specifically for the in-house developed composite material will be discontinued. Nevertheless, the expertise gained has strengthened the product range as a whole. more on this in the Industrieanzeiger	July 2020
	Hänchen is pushing the Ratio-Drive drive sector more stronglyHerbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern, has specifically expanded several product areas of its hydraulic components in recent years: the Servoseal sealing system, which is based on the H-CFRP composite material... more on this in KEM Konstruktion	July 2020
	Fast drives optimise dancer controlHänchen has optimised the existing winding station of the winding plant using a hydraulic drive control system for a textile machine for the production of reinforced belts. This reduces changeover times, increases accuracy and improves process reliability. more on this in the Industrieanzeiger	June 2020
	What speaks for electromechanical or hydraulic drivesThe experts at Ewellix quickly came up with six reasons in favour of using an electromechanical actuator. The hydraulic specialists at Hänchen are countering with the advantages of hydraulic drives. more on this in the Konstruktionspraxis	May 2020
	Ensuring energy efficiency - The energy-efficient design of hydraulic cylindersHydraulic Systems - Components and More is the title of the book by Klaus G. Wagner. The Head of Research and Innovation at Herbert Hänchen systematically describes the use and design of hydraulic systems. more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung	April 2020
	Innovations - All about safety technology and lightweight designIn winter, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co.KG provided information on new developments and company figures for the current year as part of a press day. A summary of the innovations and information can be found below. more on this in O+P	April 2020
	New safety concept through clampingWhen it comes to the safety of people, the Machinery Directive makes high demands. This naturally also applies where the "hazardous lowering of a load" must be prevented in the case of a "gravity-loaded axis". A convenient and, above all, ... more on this in konstruktion March	March 2020
	Long-term test of the safety clamping extends the application rangeHerbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG was able to determine new values for the service life of its Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit through an extensive endurance test over several months. Previously, the clamping unit could also be used to secure gravity-loaded axles. more about this in drive technology	February 2020
	The H-CFRP development was an engineer's dreamKlaus Wagner is Head of Research and Innovation at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co.KG. In our O+P Lounge, he explained to us, among other things, why hydraulics is far from being obsolete and where he believes there is room for improvement in the industry... more on this in O+P	February 2020
	What changes and innovations are there at Hänchen Every two years, the hydraulics specialist Hänchen invites to a press conference in Ostfildern, where innovations are always guaranteed - but this time the company also had structural changes to report. more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung	February 2020
	New safety concept through clamping Thanks to a characteristic value newly determined by the manufacturer, the Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit can now be used as a redundant safety component. Safety first: The legislator requires a minimum standard for the safety of people working directly with machines. more on this in Konstruktionspraxis more on this in Industrieanzeiger	January 2020
	Hänchen is equipped for the future In 2019 alone, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG invested 1.2 million euros in production facilities at the Oettingen branch plant. In addition, there are IT projects and another lathe at the Ostfildern headquarters near Stuttgart, among other things. more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	December 2019
	Linear drive solutions: Economy and quality in harmony An extensive standard program for hydraulic cylinders is the basis. And yet, around 70% of the cylinders manufactured by Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG are custom cylinders, on which extensive design changes are sometimes made. more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	October 2019
	Servoseal^® in action - Practical experience with a new sealing concept Only a few companies worldwide have this comprehensive range of hydraulic cylinders for testing tasks," Stefan Hänchen is certain. The managing director and sales manager of Herbert Hänchen looks back on one and a half years since the introduction of the... more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung	September 2019
	Easier work thanks to lighter rods Originally designed for use in hydraulic cylinders, rods and other round components made of H-CFRP^® can revolutionise handling. Steel and other metals are still synonymous with strength and stability. With composite materials made of carbon, components with ... can be achieved. more on this in konstruktionspraxis	September 2019
	Standard, special and series cylinders from Hänchen for linear drive solutions A systematically modularised standard programme is the backbone for efficient and timely special production - even when extensive design and development tasks are involved. Hänchen has a ... on the market of hydraulic cylinder suppliers... more on this in KEM and as pdf	September 2019
	Less friction in the cylinder Practical experience with a new sealing concept. Thanks to the CFRP-reinforced Servoseal seal, the right hydraulic cylinder is now available for all applications from 5 kN to 2 MN - not only in the testing area. Only a few companies worldwide have this comprehensive range of... more on this in fluid technik and as pdf	July 2019
	A question of design Precise play and few spare parts ensure long-lasting cylinders. With machines, dismantling the cylinder can be a challenge. So it's good if it is durable and low-maintenance thanks to fewer wearing parts and precise play. more on this in the Industrieanzeiger	July 2019
	Hydraulic system solutions relieve the designer "The number of hydraulics specialists in companies is decreasing. Although the universities in Germany offer excellent hydraulics chairs, drive technology is also included in a normal mechanical engineering or control engineering course..." more on this in Der Konstrukteur	July 2019
	Drive: Electric or fluid power? "Hydraulics has many advantages: Physical ones such as the decoupling of force and speed, the realisation of extremely precise movements from minimal to high speeds, accelerations and frequencies." more on this in Antriebstechnik	June 2019
	Digitalisation as an opportunity - Trends in fluid technology Fluid technology components are known for low acquisition costs, high reliability and high power density. Users are now using digitalisation to keep operating costs low, work even more precisely or develop new business models such as... learn more in keNext	March 2019
	From hydraulics to drive system - modular, flexible, tailor-made A specialist for hydraulic cylinders has been working on new topics out of its own needs. With the development of its own control software, its own composite material, with machine elements, with incomplete machines or sophisticated special test stands ... more on this in Der Konstrukteur	March 2019
	Declining hydraulic expertise in companies "Hydraulics is the drive technology of the future!" "No!" some will now call out, dismissing hydraulics per se as dinosaur technology. And of course, today there are, for example, electromechanical drives or directly driven linear servo motors. more on this in Konstruktion	March 2019
	Fluid - Hydraulic cylinders and beyond Interview with Klaus Wagner, Head of Research and Innovation Klaus Wagner is breaking new technical ground. Hänchen has developed from a classic hydraulic cylinder manufacturer to a classic system partner. The portfolio today also includes ... more on this in Der Konstrukteur	February 2019
	Smart automation from a single source The hydraulic specialist Hänchen is increasingly moving beyond the boundaries of its traditional terrain. With the Ratio-Drive^® concept, the focus is increasingly on individual drive solutions. Today, tailor-made solutions are becoming more important, for example for... more on this in Beschaffung aktuell	January 2019
	Connect and get started immediately Hydraulic cylinders are still Hänchen's most important source of revenue. But many innovations now go beyond the boundaries of hydraulics. Tailor-made solutions, for example for smart and digital automation from series size one, are completely ... more on this in the Industrieanzeiger and as pdf	January 2019

Archive 2016 - 2018

	The composite makes it well-rounded Steel and other metals are still synonymous with strength and stability today. With composite materials made of carbon, components can be made lighter with similar strength properties. A specialist for hydraulic cylinders has developed a high-strength connection with ... on this basis more on this in Der Konstrukteur	December 2018
	Hydraulic cylinders are 70 percent lighter with new H-CFRP^® material Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG has developed three technologies specifically for the production of lightweight rods and tubes, which flow together in the carbon composite material H-CFRP^®. These are used to manufacture lightweight hydraulic cylinders, among other things. more on this from Leichtbau BW and as pdf	November 2018
	Individual series production of hydraulic cylinders without over-engineering Systematically modularised cylinders are the backbone for efficient special production – even when extensive design and development tasks are involved. But there is a method to this apparent contradiction. Quality has always been a key to success, since ... more on this in Konstruktionspraxis	November 2018
	In the end, added value is what counts Fluid power components and systems are an integral part of many industrial applications - across all sectors. As the entire industrial sector is digitalizing, fluid power components are adapting to this trend. The most important goals ... more on this in KEM	November 2018
	Individually tailored solutions Ratio-Drive^® modular system: Understanding movements, realising drive solutions "Ratio-Drive^® was created because the know-how in the field of hydraulic drive technology at our customers was increasingly reduced." This is how Sarah Bässler, Marketing Director at Hänchen, describes the modular system for drive solutions. Ratio-Drive^® is more than engineering. more on this in KEM	November 2018
	Hänchen creates its own innovation area At the hydraulic specialist Herbert Hänchen, research and development will in future be carried out in a new innovation area headed by Klaus Wagner, independently of order-related and project-related design. The pace of innovation is accelerating at Hänchen ... more on this in Industrieanzeiger O+P handling Eßlinger Zeitung O+P	October 2018
	The improvers There are many know-it-alls, but improvers? The company Hänchen belongs to the category of improvers. One key to this is their test engineering know-how, which is now also finding its way directly to interested customers - in the form of test machines. more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung	September 2018
	Energy-efficient sealing system for hydraulic cylinders Low-friction linear movements are now being achieved with hydraulic cylinders that use gap seals. As a primary seal on the piston rod or cylinder tube, a gap seal reduces the pressure across a narrow gap to almost 0 bar. more on this in Konstruktion	August 2018
	We've been a well-coordinated team since the sandbox Together with her cousins, Tanja Hänchen has been managing director of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG since 2014. We spoke with her about this special constellation and the challenge of reconciling family and a responsible profession. more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	July 2018
	Hydraulic drives 4.0 - Condition monitoring for networked hydraulic drives Hänchen relies on networking in its hydraulic drives. This makes it possible, for example, to determine the wear on hydraulic cylinders. However, it is a challenge to interpret the resulting data correctly. Interview with Klaus Wagner, Head of Development more on this in fluid	June 2018
	Seal without loss with new sealing system Contacting sealing systems seal well, but wear increases with increasing pressure. These technical limits do not exist with gap seals, but they also have disadvantages. A new system is now available, especially for applications in the test and testing sector ... more on this in MaschinenMarkt	June 2018
	The networked cylinder "Like other innovative companies, we have long lived a deep, transparent network between physical elements and information and communication systems," is how Tanja Hänchen assesses Industry 4.0. We have been installing ... for 30 years. more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung	April 2018
	Driving force digitalization: Trends in fluid technology According to VDMA, fluid technology can be described as a pioneer of the Industrie 4.0 philosophy, because the components have long been equipped and networked as decentralized drives with integrated control technology. An overview. more on this in ke NEXT and as pdf	April 2018
	Small ring, big effect Smart seal opens up new possibilities for test users With its carbon expertise, Hänchen has developed the virtually wear-free Servoseal seal for pistons and rods, which retains functional oil in the hydraulic cylinder. in Industrieanzeiger as pdf and in Beschaffung aktuell	March 2018
	Hydraulic cylinders well sealed Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG has incorporated its expertise in high-performance composite materials into the development of its hydraulic cylinders. This works in test actuators and other applications with small amplitudes almost completely wear-free ... more on this in Der Konstrukteur more on this in DICHT!	March 2018
	Low-friction solution for cylinders without leak oil High-performance composite materials made of H-CFRP^® are a key to new solutions in the construction of hydraulic cylinders and other elements. Based on this expertise, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG has developed a sealing system that is suitable for many... more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik more on this in fluid	February 2018
	Sealing revolution for hydraulic cylinders Hydraulic specialist Hänchen has always adapted flexibly to market conditions at a very early stage. At the 5th Hänchen Press Conference Biennial, the company also demonstrated how to flexibly conquer new markets and continuously improve the performance of hydraulic cylinders ... more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung as pdf and in KEM	February 2018
	Longer service life for test actuator Interview with Tanja Hänchen about new wear-free carbon seal for hydraulic cylinders Small amplitudes are a challenge for hydraulic cylinders because the lubricating film on the seal can tear. A new seal with a carbon element from Hänchen solves this problem. more on this in ke NEXT	January 2018
	Is the seal at the end? What innovations are still to be expected from sealing technology. In the field of high-frequency testing tasks that are operated with hydraulic cylinders, the wear of seals and components with conventional, contacting seals is significant. In most cases, this involves ... find out more in fluid Markt	December 2017
	Where is it worth slimming down? Interview with Klaus Wagner, Head of Development Lightweight design originated in the aerospace industry and is now of great importance in the automotive industry. It is also becoming more of an issue in mechanical engineering, from the drive chain ... more on this in Der Konstrukteur	December 2017
	On the road to success with hydraulic cylinders Hänchen presents new sealing system with carbon fibres – company expects competitive advantages. Composite materials, for which carbon fibres are also used, are a key to new solutions at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG in Ostfildern-Ruit when it comes to ... more on this in Eßlinger Zeitung	December 2017
	In the name of safety Safety for complete and incomplete machinery as well as for hydraulic cylinders has been the focus for Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG from Ostfildern-Ruit for over 60 years - with success. The operator receives an operating manual for complete machines. more on this in Konstruktion & Entwicklung as pdf	November 2017
	Integrated hydraulic axis: Voith Turbo cooperates with Hänchen Voith Turbo H + L Hydraulic was looking for a hydraulics specialist to supplement the cylinders of its CLDP hydraulic linear axis. Together with Hänchen, they offer a complete package with hydraulic cylinder - without valves and energy-efficient. more on this in fluid as pdf more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	October 2017
	Could it be a little less? Lightweight construction for hydraulic cylinders Lightweight components bring competitive advantages to mechanical engineers. Nevertheless, mechanical and plant engineering lags behind the automotive industry in this area. Only a few companies are already using lightweight materials, such as various hydraulic cylinder manufacturers. more on this in fluid	October 2017
	Secure and energy-efficient clamping The hydraulic clamping unit presented here holds round rods that are to be fixed for an unlimited period of time and without an energy supply safely and energy-efficiently. This applies to round rods as a single element as well as in conjunction with hydraulic cylinders. more on this in Der Konstrukteur	September 2017
	As light as a feather ahead of its time - Hydraulic components made of carbon fiber At the Hannover Messe 2015, Hänchen presented design elements made of hybrid carbon fiber composite H-CFRP^® for the first time. These have several advantages: They are significantly lighter than piston rods made of steel and are also corrosion and temperature-resistant. more on this in HANSER Konstruktion	August 2017
	High-performance hydraulics Voith Turbo H + L Hydraulic was looking for a partner for the cylinder of the hydraulic linear axis CLDP as a supplement to its own cylinder program and, with the hydraulics specialist Herbert Hänchen, found a suitable extension of its own expertise. In particular, the ... more on this in handling	August 2017
	System simulation replaces trial and error The engineers at Hatebur wanted to test the new machine function of a forming machine. Simple trial and error was not an option in hydraulics - instead, they relied on system simulation. A component of the forming machine are cylinders from Hänchen. more on this in Konstruktions Praxis	July 2017
	Composite material H-CFRP^® from Hänchen enables new designs Most components in mechanical engineering are still classically made of steel. Universally applicable, it gives a feeling of security and is familiar. However, H-CFRP^® composites can show better performance with significantly lower weight and thus new designs... more on this in KEM Konstruktion	July 2017
	Keeping the overview - Help for surviving in the jungle of EU safety regulations The hydraulics company Herbert Hänchen creates an extensive safety concept up to PLe for its products - according to the Machinery Directive including CE conformity. more on this in fluid technik	July 2017
	New paths in component design Most components in mechanical engineering are still classically made of steel. Universally applicable, steel gives a feeling of security. However, H-CFRP^® composites can show a much better performance with significantly lower weight and thus new... more on this in Der Konstrukteur	June 2017
	From the individual component to the system With complete test stands, custom-tailored to customer specifications, the hydraulics specialist Hänchen is expanding its core competence. The component supplier is becoming a machine manufacturer. The technological diversity of the supplier has enormously expanded the portfolio ... more on this in Beschaffung aktuell	June 2017
	From three generations to a system supplier Exactly 60 years ago, in 1957, Hänchen already had its first major appearance: The company presented hydraulic cylinders at the Hannover trade fair. Since then, Hänchen has been represented there every two years, in 2017 as a system provider and winner of an innovation award. more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	May 2017
	H-CFRP^® enables new designs In contrast to steel, CFRP can deliver better performance with significantly lower weight and thus enable new types of designs. What started at Hänchen with the development of piston rods and hydraulic cylinders made of "H-CFRP^®" is now being developed in... more on this in the Schweizer Maschinenmarkt	May 2017
	Is light the new black? Lightweight design in hydraulic cylinders: when will they be standard? Lightweight components bring competitive advantages to machine manufacturers. Nevertheless, mechanical and plant engineering lags behind. Only a few companies use lightweight materials, such as hydraulic cylinder manufacturers. When will the lightweight components become standard? learn more in keNEXT	April 2017
	The district is looking for innovative companies - Advanced into new markets with carbon Research project at Hänchen pays off - Innovation award has given the company from Ruit a boost. Two years ago, the Ostfildern-based company Hänchen won the first prize. The hydraulic specialist had a high load capacity composite material made of ... Stuttgarter Zeitung Esslinger Zeitung Der Teckbote Nürtinger Zeitung	April 2017
	Individual test stands for hydraulic cylinders The foundation was laid by internal product development, for which test stands were built and developed. Hänchen now offers complete test stands that are custom-made on behalf of the customer. For Hänchen, these are Ratio-Drive^® projects,... more on this in MaschinenMarkt in Industrieanzeiger in der fluid	April 2017
	New designs in focus - Weight savings of up to 80 percent Composites made of the high load capacity composite material H-CFRP^® developed by Hänchen can show better performance with significantly lower weight and thus enable new designs. H-CFRP^® is a high load capacity... developed by Hänchen itself. Konstruktion Scope Beschaffung aktuell Industrieanzeiger as pdf	April 2017
	Revolution in materials technology: H-CFRP^® instead of steel Most components in mechanical engineering are classically made of steel. It gives a feeling of security and is familiar. However, H-CFRP^® composites can show better performance with significantly lower weight and thus enable new designs. H-CFRP^® is a... more on this in the journal of the TU Dresden	March 2017
	Both user and solution provider Modern seal and rod testing for hydraulic systems. It all began with the idea of testing seals for our own hydraulic cylinders efficiently and practically. Over the years, this quality assurance approach has led to both a service offering ... more on this in DICHT!	March 2017
	Stuck in a jam It is important not only in the private sphere to be able to rely on someone who gives you support in tricky situations. The utmost reliability is also required in hydraulics, especially for personal protection. Hydraulic clamping units are used as... more about this in O+P Fluidtechnik	March 2017
	Hydraulic cylinders without hard chrome plating? Electroplating companies need chromium trioxide, i.e. chromium(VI), to coat piston rods with hard chrome. It may no longer be used in the EU from 29 September 2017, unless the EU Commission grants an authorisation for the specific use. ... more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik	February 2017
	Clamping for many applications, energy-efficient drives or as a safety component The patented Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit holds round rods that are to be fixed for an unlimited time and without energy supply. Parameters such as high holding loads or load, energy efficiency, safety, an extremely high number of clamping cycles, clamping directly... more on this in Beschaffung aktuell	January 2017
	Seals thoroughly tested - User and developer under one roof The company Herbert Hänchen started as a developer and manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders. In the meantime, the hydraulics manufacturer also offers numerous testing services with a seal and rod test stand. more about this in fluid as pdf and in Konstruktionspraxis	January 2017
	More brains for hydraulics - Is hydraulics ready for Industry 4.0? The trend seems unstoppable, electronics are spreading to all areas of industry. But what does that mean for fluid technology? We asked experts what impact Industry 4.0 already has on hydraulics and will have in the future. ... more about this in fluid Markt	December 2016
	Hydraulic clamping: Holding securely There are various ways to hold positions under load. However, if you want safety and the highest possible efficiency, clamping is a good option, which puts the fluid circuit under pressure in a static state or depressurises the system ... more on this in MaschinenMarkt	December 2016
	Force and precision - Hydraulic cylinders are a quality component in recycling plants Hydraulic cylinders fulfil these requirements in recycling plants. They help to break up stable material composites and withstand extreme mechanical loads. In addition, a ... is required for the most precise separation of the various recycling end products possible more on this in Der Konstrukteur	November 2016
	Hybrid lightweight design – it’s the right mix that makes the difference Not only the automotive and aircraft industries are active in the field of hybrid lightweight design, as a look at the exciting variety of lightweight design activities of the VDMA working group „Hybrid Lightweight Construction Technologies“ shows. more on this in the VDMA-Nachrichten	November 2016
	The right safety around the hydraulic cylinder The safe use of hydraulics requires extensive knowledge that must be constantly kept up to date. Hänchen offers specialist seminars for this purpose. The knowledge of the design and safety aspects of hydraulic cylinders is diverse. This is demonstrated by the ... more on this in fluid	November 2016
	Design and safety aspects of hydraulic cylinders Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG is holding a seminar on hydraulic cylinders with a focus on design and safety on November 24, 2016, in Karlsruhe. Topics include practical knowledge of the various design criteria... more on this in Industrieanzeiger	November 2016
	Networked, lightweight, chrome-free concepts for the hydraulic cylinders of tomorrow If the EU had its way, hydraulic cylinders would be chrome-free from 2017. Many cylinder manufacturers are resisting these plans, while others have already developed alternatives. Regardless, many companies are working on cylinders for Industry 4.0. more on this in fluid and as pdf	September 2016
	Large bearings on the test stand The pivotal point of a wind turbine rotor is the tapered roller bearing with an outside diameter of up to 3,200 mm. To ensure that this rolling bearing operates reliably throughout its entire service life, bearing manufacturer Schaeffler operates the Astraios test system with Hänchen... more on this in ke NEXT	August 2016
	Hydraulic cylinders in recycling plant Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG in Zweibrücken is considered a leading manufacturer of size reduction machines and plants for the plastics and recycling industry. The recycling of waste material requires high forces. Since unforeseen foreign matter can also enter... more on this in recycling aktiv	August 2016
	The path to a custom-made hydraulic cylinder Customers can playfully and safely configure the right hydraulic cylinder directly in the browser based on their requirements. This is made possible by the HäKo configurator from Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG. With the help of the software, the user can, through various... more on this in Der Konstrukteur	August 2016
	Hänchen develops CFRP materialHerbert Hänchen GmbH & Co.KG is breaking technologically innovative ground with hydraulic cylinders made of the newly developed H-CFRP material. H-CFRP is the high load capacity composite of carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic and metal developed by Hänchen, which makes workpieces... learn more in Scope aktuell	April 2016
	Customer-specific machine elements made of metallic and composite materials Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG has stood for decades for the development of high-quality hydraulic cylinders, for example for demanding applications such as test and test plants. The company has built upon this development and manufacturing expertise... more on this in Der Konstruktreur	March 2016
	Understanding hydraulic cylinders with words, wit and charm If you take a closer look at the hydraulic cylinder market, it becomes clear what differences there can be in terms of quality, service life, free-moving performance and ease of servicing. Which one is right for my application? What is important when buying... more on this in O+P	March 2016
	DYNAMIC SEALS - The old ones are the new ones... and the real trends in dynamic seals result from changes in factors of a complex overall system. Reducing friction and emissions have been terms that have been used in the context of dynamic seals for quite some time. That will... learn more in DICHT!	March 2016
	Machine elements - A GREAT INCENTIVE K&E learned at the plant in Ostfildern at the beginning of December that Hänchen is capable of much more than just hydraulics and drive systems. In addition to H-CFRP components and cylinders and engineering, the company now also offers machine elements – the beginning of a... more on this in K&E	February 2016
	Practical tips for test stand construction - Seminar on cylinder technology Test stand technology is a demanding field for hydraulic cylinders. In a seminar held by the hydraulics supplier Herbert Hänchen, designers and developers received advice from experts. Among other things, the seminar covered the sealing system, the fluid and the... more on this in fluid	February 2016
	Lightweight, flexible, energy-efficient - Hydraulic cylinders made of H-CFRP material Hänchen is breaking technologically innovative ground with hydraulic cylinders made of the newly developed H-CFRP material, opening up many new markets. H-CFRP hydraulic cylinders are up to 80% lighter, particularly rigid and low in expansion, corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic and... more on this in KEM in O+P in MaschinenMarkt	February 2016
	Construction of the lightweight construction division is taking shape - Leap into a new dimension The hydraulics and drive technology specialist Hänchen is breaking new technological ground with cylinders made of the newly developed H-CFRP material. The high load capacity material, refined from carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic and other materials, is now intended to open up new... more on this in Beschaffung aktuell in Industrieanzeiger	February 2016
	Twilight of the Gods for steel as a material?Hänchen has independently developed H-CFRP, a composite material that can be used for piston rods. We are in the year 2016 AD. All hydraulic cylinders are made of steel. All hydraulic cylinders? No – one operated by indomitable Swabians... more on this in Produktion	January 2016
	Lightweight hydraulic cylinders made of CFRP awarded With the independently realised H-CFRP research project, Hänchen achieved 1st place in the Innovation Award of the Esslingen district. The following were particularly recognised as innovative achievements: 1. The production of round, three-dimensionally high load capacity... more on this in der Konstruktionspraxis	January 2016

Archive 2013 - 2015

	Mixed results - Economic growth of hydraulics suppliers stagnates The hydraulics industry did not make any major leaps in 2015. The year shows a mixture of positive and negative developments. In the first half of the year, sales fell by one percent overall. Optimism regarding 2016 among companies and ... more about this in fluid Markt	December 2015
	Development of the lightweight construction division - Hänchen wants to give the market new impetus When Tanja Hänchen is asked about her experiences over the last twelve months, she refers to a "stony path with a lot of sweat and tears". In the meantime, the managing director of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG from Ostfildern southeast of Stuttgart is visibly proud,... more on this in Industrieanzeiger more on this in Industrieanzeiger	December 2015
	Carbon fiber brings energy efficiency to machine elements Hänchen is extending the H-CFRP process to new product areas. Known primarily as a supplier of hydraulic cylinders for special machine construction, the company from Ostfildern has developed a new process for the production of hybrid components made of metal and CFRP. more on this in HANSER Konstruktion	December 2015
	More efficient into the future - Market overview of hydraulic cylinders The high innovative strength of German drive and fluid technology is decisive for global success. This includes products and solutions that are precisely tailored to the customer's requirements. A market for hydraulic cylinders has already developed... more on this in fluid Markt	December 2015
	Lightweight construction to become a stable pillar of the company Hänchen develops high load capacity carbon fiber-reinforced material – production machine designed in-house. Tanja Hänchen tells it as if it were the most normal thing in the world: A customer has high demands on a hydraulic cylinder... more on this in the Eßlinger Zeitung	December 2015
	Research on the surface - Institute for Machine Elements investigates cylinder rods Leakage, wear and friction in hydraulic cylinders depend heavily on the surface of the cylinder rod. The Institute for Machine Elements at the University of Stuttgart is investigating these relationships on a specially built test stand. Initial results show:... more on this in fluid Markt	December 2015
	SEALING TECHNOLOGY IN GENERAL - Taking a holistic view of the sealing point Individual sealing systems solve many problems – even in difficult application areas. Many machines and plants require sealing systems to protect process-related pressures and fluids from each other or from the outside ... more about this in DICHT!	November 2015
	Continuous optimisation brings progress Innovation award of the district recognises customer-oriented invention. If you want to marvel at the inventiveness of this region, the presentation of the Innovation Award of the Esslingen district is always the right place to be. 38 companies have applied ... more about this in the Esslinger Zeitung Stuttgarter Zeitung Stadtrundschau	November 2015
	The cylinder pioneersHerbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG produces 100 percent in Germany - and is a leader in hydraulic cylinders made of carbon. What was developed in four years of development work helps to save weight and energy: compared to conventional piston rods and cylinders ... more on this in MAGAZIN WIRTSCHAFT	October 2015
	Making systems more intelligent - Making hydraulics fit for Industry 4.0 The components of the Industry 4.0-compatible Smart Factory should be highly ﬂexible and intelligent. Decentralised intelligence and open interfaces are the key prerequisites for future-proof automation solutions, as our author Barbara Stumpp discovered.more about this in TECHNIK+EINKAUF	September 2015
	The Unbearable Lightness of the Piston Rod Cylinder tube and piston rod are made of carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic (CFRP). If the sliding surface of the seal has a cross-hatch and a roughness of Rz 0.8, that's fine. The developers at Hänchen have created something very special with the new composite material... more on this in the [me]	September 2015
	The agony of choice - hydraulics or electromechanics? There is no question that both hydraulics and electromechanics have their strengths and weaknesses. While some cases are clear, choosing the right drive system proves tricky in others. Users should not only look at the energy balance. more on this in fluid	September 2015
	Composites in mechanical engineering - Slimming down in mechanical engineering Traditionally, lightweight fiber composite materials are used in aerospace engineering or in military applications. In the meantime, CFRP in particular has also become established in the automotive sector. Mechanical engineering is still lagging somewhat behind, although... more on this in MaschinenMarkt	August 2015
	The maximum possible It is not enough for the hydraulic experts at Hänchen to manufacture high-quality hydraulic cylinders, machine elements or complete drive systems – they want more: The engineers at Hänchen researched lighter materials and developed H-CFRP... more on this in K&E	August 2015
	Individual pieces or small series Machine elements such as shafts, rods, axles, pivot pins, pipes, sealing systems, guiding elements and mountings have been developed as Hänchen's third business segment since the beginning of 2015. Initial applications are encountering a diverse ... more about in KEM	July 2015
	Powerful lightweight H-CFRP is a high load capacity composite of carbon and other components developed by Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, refined into a material. In four years of intensive research and development work, design processes and... more on this in ZulieferMarkt	June 2015
	Small-series parts Machine elements for a wide range of applications in small series from one piece: With this offer, Herbert Hänchen is expanding its hydraulic cylinders and the comprehensive range of linear drive systems. At the end of January 2015, the ... more about this in fluid	May 2015
	High-load composite “H-CFRP” combines the advantages of carbon and metal in an innovative way A high load capacity composite of carbon and other components, refined into a new material: cylinder tubes and piston rods made of H-CFRP from Hänchen save ... more about this in Industrieanzeiger	May 2015
	The H-CFRP project. Novel material At the Hannover Messe 2015, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG is presenting a new material based on carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic (CFRP). This is a high load capacity composite of carbon and other components, which leads to the ... Design & Development in ke NEXT	April 2015
	Hänchen: ›H CFRP‹ for hydraulic cylinders According to developer Hänchen, the new composite material H-CFRP based on carbon fiber-reinforced synthetic is a quantum leap for fluid technology. Piston rods and cylinder tubes are expected to save up to 80% in weight and 50% in energy. more about this in ZulieferMarkt and in Industrieanzeiger	March 2015
	Machine elements - Special features in small quantities Hänchen is entering the machine elements business. Beyond the standard parts catalog in small series from one piece: The new machine elements division of the hydraulic specialist Hänchen focuses on the three areas of rods and shafts, seals ... more about this in Industrieanzeiger	February 2015
	Hänchen now also offers high-quality machine elements in small series At the end of January 2015, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG will launch a third business division: In addition to hydraulic cylinders and linear drive systems, high-quality machine elements for a wide range of applications are to be produced in small series ... more about this in Konstruktionspraxis	January 2015
	10 years of hydraulic seminars from Hänchen Around 1200 participants in more than 60 seminars - this is the balance sheet of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG after 10 years of hydraulic seminars. But it is not only these figures that speak for themselves. The technical expertise and the course concept are also second to none. more about this in Konstruktion	December 2014
	Test stand of superlatives The central element of the rotor of a wind power plant is the tapered roller bearing with an outside diameter of up to 3200 mm. In order to ensure that this rolling bearing operates reliably over its entire service life, bearing manufacturer Schaeffler operates its own Astraios test system. more about this in Industrieanzeiger more about this in fluid	November 2014
	Using hydraulics in an energy-efficient way The exchange of information between hydraulics experts in April 2014 revolved around the topic of energy efficiency. The tenor: Hydraulic drives are robust, durable and sustainable. more on this from VDMA-Nachrichten	October 2014
	Perfectly tailored - Outsourcing of raw material storage and sawing The hydraulic cylinder specialist Hänchen receives deliveries twice a week with saw sections and bar steel fixed lengths - precisely assembled and pre-sorted for immediate further processing. Its previous raw material warehouse and sawmill could ... more on this in fluid	July 2014
	Hänchen hydraulic tools for individual requirements Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG offers a wide range of individually configured tools for and beyond the hydraulic cylinder. This selection is the result of the company's focus on drive solutions that go far beyond ... more about this in fluid	June 2014
	Experts know how to use - online - configurator In design, the task of finding the best variant of a component or functional part for a specific application or machine arises again and again. Playing through variants can be very helpful here and ultimately lead to a better result. more about this in Konstrukteur	April 2014
	Put to the acid test The air flow in test stands from Airbus in Bremen is simulated by actuators that are exposed to rapidly changing forces with very irregular parameters. The cylinders from Hänchen ensure that the high-lift systems for wings are put to the acid ... more on this in Industrieanzeiger	February 2014
	Configure hydraulic cylinders flexibly Hänchen offers a design tool for hydraulic cylinders that allows the designer to configure the right product by varying parameters. more about this in Konstruktionspraxis	February 2014
	Hänchen configurator now on the Internet The family-owned company presents a new way to the hydraulic cylinder in Ostfildern Designers and buyers should know it. We are talking about HäKo here. The abbreviation stands for the Hänchen configurator on the Internet. It allows the user to use a wide range of ... more about this in fluid	January 2014
	Holding loads without pressure The Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit from Hänchen can do without pressure for the stepless holding of loads and the blocking of piston rods. more on this in Kostruktionspraxis	July 2013
	Holds the position - Hydraulic clamping unit from Hänchen The Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit from Hänchen has been impressing in various applications for decades. It fixes round rods over short as well as unlimitedly long periods of time. The catalog range includes rod diameters from 16 to 140 mm with holding loads of... more on this in the fluidtechnik	July 2013

Hänchen current

	100 Trees for OettingenTo mark our 100th anniversary, we donated 100 trees to the town of Oettingen – a symbol of our connection to the location where we have been rooted for over 50 years. The joint planting campaign with colleagues from Oettingen represents growth, sustainability and the future. More about the donation campaign	November 2025
	Unveiling of the anniversary cylinderAs part of our 100th anniversary celebration, our impressive employee project was unveiled: The anniversary cylinder! Over many weeks, colleagues from a wide range of departments worked together to develop ideas for design, functionality, configuration, manufacturing, horticulture, time capsule and start-up. An identical cylinder will be set up at our Oettingen site. Both cylinders are symbolically aligned with each other and stand for the close connection and our hydraulic expertise.	July 2025
	100 years of Hänchen – A very special celebration!On July 5th, 2025, we were able to celebrate an outstanding anniversary together with our employees, their families and friends, pensioners and business partners: 100 years of Hänchen! With hydraulic games, a children's program, a photo booth, a chill-out lounge and much more, there was something for everyone, young and old. The crowning finale was a spectacular drone show in a balmy summer night, which set the sky above Ostfildern in scene. We look back with pride and forward with excitement.	July 2025
	AOK Company Run Stuttgart 2025For the second time, #TeamHänchen was at the start of the AOK Company Run in Stuttgart at the television tower. Despite the summer heat, our team ran together to the finish line with a great sense of togetherness, fun and a good dose of motivation. Thank you for the sweaty effort!	July 2025

Archive 2025

	Application trainingAs part of our educational partnership with the Realschule in Nellingen, we organize a practical application training course every year. At several stations, the students can gain valuable experience that they can then use in their applications. We are always happy to welcome the many committed and curious students to Hänchen!	May 2025
	Donation handover to AWO Rems-Murr gGmbHAs part of our 2024 Christmas campaign, our donation went to AWO Rems-Murr gGmbH. With this support, we are promoting the project "Holidays in Everyday Life", which provides people with dementia and their caregivers with a much-needed break from their often stressful daily routine. We are very pleased to be making a contribution that not only provides short-term relief but also strengthens long-term awareness of the importance of care and community. More about the donation campaign	February 2025

Archive 2022 - 2024

	Merry Christmas! Hänchen and the entire team wish you a Merry Christmas ⭐ and a great start to a successful 2025. We are already looking forward to an exciting new year with many challenges and great projects.	December 2024
	Trade fair: Automotive Testing Expo China 2024 Our Chinese subsidiary is exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo in Shanghai, China. From August 28 - 30, our trade fair team on site is looking forward to many interesting discussions. Thank you for your visit!	August 2024
	99 years of Hänchen! On July 1st, 2024, we celebrated the 99th anniversary of Hänchen with a lunchtime barbecue and subsequent balloon launch in Ostfildern and at the branch plant in Oettingen. With this kick-off, we are starting the celebrations for our 100th anniversary next year, which will be celebrated in many forms with employees, customers and friends (m/f/d) of Hänchen. We are proud to be able to look back on such a company history. A big thank you to our workforce for their daily commitment!	July 2024
	Testing Europe 2024 in StuttgartA home game, so to speak, for the Hänchen company. Our sales team attended the Testing trade fair in Stuttgart and had many interesting discussions about our test machines. To coincide with the upcoming European Football Championship, there was a European Championship fan set for visitors. Thank you for three great days at Testing!	June 2024
	Donation handover to Seehaus e. V.As part of our 2023 Christmas campaign, our donation went to Seehaus e.V. in Leonberg. There, young people and young adults aged 14 to 23 who have been sentenced to juvenile detention or imprisonment without probation are given the opportunity to prepare for a life without crime. We are delighted that our donation will make it possible to purchase new equipment for the 4 training companies. more about the donation campaign	March 2024
	We are BACK!After a long break, we were back at Euroguss in Nuremberg this year from January 16th – 18th, 2024. Many customers and interested parties took the opportunity to have informative discussions on the subject of die casting. A completely successful trade fair appearance!	January 2024
	Festival of Lights at HänchenOn Friday, November 17th, 2023, we celebrated our Festival of Lights with all employees, retirees and their families at our headquarters in Ruit. There were insights into production, research & innovation and the office areas. The kids had fun with creative handicrafts and we shared cozy moments with punch, mulled wine and delicious food. The festival ended with an impressive fire show. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this successful evening!	November 2023
	Marketplace of good deedsThe equipment shed in the Olga kindergarten, which we built in 2018, needed a new coat of paint this year. With the support of the training manager, our trainees diligently wielded the brush and made the equipment shed shine in new splendor! Many thanks to our trainees for their hard work!	September 2023
	50 years at Hänchen - a very special anniversary! Gunther Neuhäusler can look back on an impressive 50 years at Hänchen. We congratulate Mr. Neuhäusler on this special event and are happy and grateful to have him by our side as a friendly and reliable employee over all these years. A big THANK YOU for your loyalty and dedication to Hänchen!	September 2023
	Sponsorship at TSV Oettingen - new jerseys for the B-youth team. We are delighted to be able to support the football department of TSV Oettingen as main sponsor for the next 5 years and thus make a contribution to purchases and events in youth sports. The new jerseys seem to bring good luck… TSV Oettingen won the first game of the season. We hope the winning streak continues and wish the B-youth team a successful season.	September 2023
	Donation to the Oettingen Children's HomeAs part of our annual Christmas campaign, our donation this year went to the Oettingen Children's Home of Lebenshilfe Donau-Reis e.V.. We are very pleased to be able to support the facility and thus the work with the children and young people. It is wonderful that there are facilities like these that enable the children and young people to have a wonderful childhood and good conditions for a self-determined life.	April 2023
	Congratulations to Marlon Kärcher and Yannik Gloss.We congratulate our two trainees on passing their final examination to become industrial mechanics. Well done! We are very happy about the reinforcement in the Hänchen team! We wish you lots of fun and success in the turning shop!	February 2023
	AnniversariesWe are pleased that we were once again able to celebrate a wide variety of anniversaries with our employees this year. A heartfelt thank you for your many years of loyalty to Hänchen and your commitment to date! ...more	October 2022
	Congratulations!We congratulate Jana S. (2nd from left) and Levin R. (3rd from left) on completing their studies and training! Congratulations to Jannik L. (4th from left) and Yannik G. (2nd from right) for receiving commendation for their good performance at vocational school – keep up the good work! We warmly welcome Jana S. to the Haenchen team and wish Levin R. every success in his planned studies! We are proud of you!	September 2022
	Trade fairFrom June 21 to 23, 2022, our trade fair team was at the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart, advising visitors on the possible applications of our test actuators or the implementation of an individual test stand. It was nice to be able to hold a live trade fair again after two years of the pandemic. A big thank you to all visitors and to our entire trade fair team!	June 2022
	50 years of Hänchen at the Oettingen locationFrom a green field to a permanent fixture in the region's commercial landscape: Hänchen is celebrating its anniversary at the Oettingen location. Its components are used in many applications – in steel mills, but also in medicine. 50 years ago, the first 14 employees of Herbert Hänchen GmbH started producing components... more	March 2022
	Donation for Diakonie StettenInstead of Christmas presents, we support a social institution every year at Christmas. With the donation for the 2021 Christmas campaign, we are supporting full-time care and the project "Moving the soul with music" of Diakonie Stetten e.V.. We are delighted to give moments of joy to people who are less fortunate. more about Diakonie Stetten e.V.	March 2022
	Green electricity at Hänchen - We plant 33 hectares of virtual CO₂ forestHänchen has switched to green electricity since 01.01.2022 and also supports hydropower to 100%. If you convert our CO₂ savings financed as a result – which was caused by our electricity consumption (342 t CO₂ / 2021) – into trees, this corresponds to a CO₂ volume that 27,000 trees* bind per year. more about green electricity	January 2022

Archive 2019 - 2021

	MERRY CHRISTMASWe thank you for your trust and good cooperation and wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and much luck and success for the New Year. A good start to a healthy year 2022! Your Herbert Hänchen GmbH	December 2021
	Donation for the Schlupfwinkel StuttgartAs part of our 2020 Christmas campaign, our donation went to the Schlupfwinkel Stuttgart, which offers a contact point for children and young people who live on the streets of Stuttgart for a variety of reasons. A warm meal, a place to sleep, encouragement and support offers them support to develop new perspectives again. more about Schlupfwinkel Stuttgart	February 2021
	Merry ChristmasWith best thanks for your trust and the good cooperation we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, good luck, health and success in the New Year. Christmas greetings, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG	December 2020
	Anniversaries at Hänchen! There were two company anniversaries in September in our company. Jörg Grätzel and Jannik Geng both completed their training in our branch plant in Oettingen and have remained loyal to our company ever since. We congratulate Mr. Grätzel on his 25th anniversary and Mr. Geng on his 10th company anniversary and say “THANK YOU" for the cooperation and commitment to Hänchen so far!	September 2020
	Strong together!In order to prevent a shortage of medical protective equipment, Hänchen donated respiratory masks to the medical and care facilities in the Esslingen district in March. We are happy to be able to make a contribution in this difficult situation. Stay healthy! more	July 2020
	Hydraulic manual in expanded editionWhich hydraulic drive do I need for my application? How do I configure it? What do I have to consider with regard to the Machinery Directive? These and other questions are answered in the book "Hydraulic Systems – Components and More" by Klaus G. Wagner. It is available in bookstores. Here you can take a look inside the book.	January 2020
	Donation for ARCHE IntensivKinder gGmbH Instead of Christmas presents, we supported ARCHE IntensivKinder gGmbH as part of the 2019 Christmas campaign. This offers intensive care and a home for children on long-term ventilation. With our donation, we would like to enable the purchase of new medical devices and the expansion of the baby massage offer. We are pleased to be able to contribute to giving children the chance to live in a family environment with our donation.	January 2020
	Trade fair: Hänchen at EUROGUSS From January 14 to 16, 2020, our guide pillar and core pull cylinders, which were specially developed for use in the die casting industry, were presented in Nuremberg. Our trade fair team on site had many interesting discussions and three successful trade fair days. Thank you for your visit!	January 2020
	Merry ChristmasWith best thanks for your trust and the good cooperation we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, good luck, health and success in the New Year. Christmas greetings, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG	December 2019
	Honoring the Oettingen trainees At the Christmas party in our branch plant in Oettingen, the technical trainees were also honored for their good performance! Congratulations! Keep it up!	December 2019
	Honoring the Ruit trainees Our commercial and technical trainees were honored for their good performance at the Christmas party! Congratulations! Here's to a successful next training year!	December 2019
	Exchange of experience in mechanical engineering at Hänchen The exchange of experience from VDMA and BW-Leichtbau on the topic of lightweight construction applications in mechanical engineering took place on November 10, 2019 at Hänchen. The speakers from our network, including Hänchen, Hainbuch and Jomatik, report directly from the practice of industrial application why the use of lightweight construction is also worthwhile in mechanical engineering. This was followed by a tour of the company, including the production and the H-CFRP^® area.	December 2019
	Press conference at Hänchen On December 3, 2019, editors of renowned trade journals attended the press conference at Hänchen. The company development was discussed with a review of the topics Servoseal^® and current projects of H-CFRP^® components. As well as the use of the Ratio-Clamp^®clamping unit as a safety component with B_10D value. In the test, there were suitable demonstrations of possible applications of Ratio-Clamp^® and Servoseal^®.	December 2019
	Training trade fair: Study information day DHBW On November 20, prospective students at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University informed themselves about a cooperative study program at our stand. Questions about the industrial engineering course, studies and the company were answered. We look forward to receiving your application.	November 2019
	Career information day at Zollberg-Realschule, Esslingen On Saturday, 09.11. we took part in the career information day at the Zollberg-Realschule in Esslingen. The students were able to find out about the industrial mechanic training profession and were allowed to put their practical talent to the test in order to gain a small insight into the various professions. Our trainees were happy to provide help, tips and tricks. Thank you for the many visitors and your interest!	November 2019
	Trade fair: Europort 2019 From November 5 to 8, our Dutch representative R&S Hydrauliek BV from Zwijndrecht presented Hänchen carbon products and the clamping unit at the Europort trade fair. With rods and tubes made of H-CFRP^®, Hänchen was represented at the trade fair for maritime technologies. Thank you for your visit.	November 2019
	Training trade fair: Berufswegekompass in Harburg The Berufswegekompass on Saturday, 26.10.2019 was visited by many young people and their parents to get more information about the training profession of industrial mechanic. During the model house construction, one or the other was able to prove their craftsmanship. Thank you to all visitors! We wish all students a successful new school year!	October 2019
	Training trade fair: The training autumn on the Fildern In October, we exhibited at the Börse deiner Zukunft in Leinfelden and at the Job-Info-Tag in Ostfildern. Students were able to find out about Hänchen and the various training professions and dual study programs. Thank you to all visitors! We wish all students a successful new school year! learn more about the Job-Info-Tag	October 2019
	Trade fair: Automotive Testing Expo China 2019 Together with our Chinese subsidiary, we are exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo in Shanghai, China. From September 24th to 26th, 2019, our trade fair team had many interesting discussions and three successful trade fair days. Thank you for your visit!	September 2019
	Hänchen Cooperation Partner of Augsburg University of Applied Sciences With the Systems Engineering course, the opportunity can be seized to contribute to the company in a future-oriented manner in order to break new ground together. In the part-time study program of the Digital and Regional project, the student spends 3 days in the company and 2 days at the university. We wish all students every success and look forward to a good cooperation!	September 2019
	Inauguration Ceremony Hänchen France The new premises of the French subsidiary in Wingersheim les quatre Bans, which were occupied in January, were inaugurated at a celebration with business partners. Food and drinks were provided, and the inauguration was toasted with beverages. A magician and a caricaturist entertained the guests, and air hockey and a large table football table were used to compete for honour with great joy. Thank you very much for the great celebration!	September 2019
	The designer personally Interview with Marvin Mayer, CAD designer at Hänchen The family business has had a passion for hydraulic cylinders and drive systems in its blood for three generations. more on this in Der Konstrukteur	September 2019
	Training: Welcome to Hänchen At the beginning of August, the operational rotation of our three industrial mechanic trainees began. After one year at the GARP Bilddungszentrum, they are starting their second year of apprenticeship. We wish them continued success and look forward to a good cooperation!	August 2019
	Team Hänchen at the city cycling event In the past three weeks, teams of local politicians, school classes, clubs, companies and citizens have been pedalling as part of the competition to promote cycling, climate protection and quality of life. 21 employees in the Hänchen team cycled 5,894 kilometres. Great achievement!	July 2019
	Hänchen as sponsor of the E1 youth football team of TB Ruits As a local company, we are pleased to be able to support TB Ruit in the purchase of their new training clothing. Hänchen wishes the TB Ruits team every success in their future games!	June 2019
	Trade fair: Hänchen at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2019 From May 21 to 23, 2019, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG presented carbon components and individual test machines for test stand technology at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart. The Servoseal^® sealing system for test actuator and servo hydraulic actuator was also presented. Thank you for visiting us	May 2019
	Seminar: Maintenance of hydraulic cylinders Participant feedback from the seminar in Dortmund on May 16: "I particularly liked the practical application.", Max Becker "The seminar was very clear, especially due to the various visual aids.", Marvin Appel	May 2019
	Chinese press delegation visits Hänchen On May 16, representatives of Chinese trade journals and the GTAI visited Hänchen in Ostfildern. In addition to the test actuator, the clamping unit and the H-CFRP^® hydraulic cylinder, the topics included corporate culture. Thank you for the visit and the interesting questions. We are already very excited about the reporting!	May 2019
	Seminar: Design and safety of hydraulic cylinders The seminar focusing on "Design & Safety" took place on March 28 in Bad Dürkheim. The two speakers gave an overview of the selection criteria for hydraulic systems and the safety requirements for machines. Many thanks to the committed participants for their questions and answers from the field. You can find the next seminar dates here.	March 2019
	Application training with Realschule Nellingen 9th grade students of Realschule Nellingen were able to prepare for their upcoming applications at Hänchen. At Hänchen, as an educational partner, the creation of application documents and a job interview could be practiced on 28 February. The students were also able to try out manual activities and ask questions about the application process. We wish you every success with your applications!	February 2019
	Trade fair: maintenance Switzerland in Zurich Our subsidiary Hänchen Hydraulik AG exhibited at the leading Swiss trade fair for industrial maintenance maintenance on February 13 and 14, 2019. In addition to the hydraulic cylinder, the clamping unit and H-CFRP^® components from Hänchen, products for oil maintenance from Karberg & Hennemann were also shown at the stand. Thank you to the numerous visitors to our stand!	February 2019
	Construction of a new production hall With a hall of over 400 m², Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG is creating new space for metal processing at the Oettingen branch plant. "This underlines how important the Oettingen location is for us," says Matthias Hänchen. Since 2014, he has been managing the family business together with Tanja and Stefan Hänchen at the headquarters in Ostfildern near Stuttgart. more on this in Donau-Ries-Aktuell	February 2019
	Donation for the children's and youth hospice service St. Martin As part of the Christmas campaign, instead of Christmas presents for customers, we are supporting the children's and youth hospice service St. Martin in Stuttgart. Our donation will go towards a weekend for widowed people and their children in the Schöntal Monastery. Together they should experience something beautiful: talking to each other, playing, singing, swimming, enjoying the beauty of the Jagst Valley. more about the children's and youth hospice service St. Martin.	January 2019
	Relocation of the subsidiary in France Construction of the new building began last year and on 14 January 2019 the time has come: our subsidiary in France has moved to Wingersheim les quatre Bans, 20 km away. The office building has been enlarged and a warehouse has been added. We wish our colleagues a successful start in the new location!	January 2019

Archive 2016 - 2018

	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With best thanks for your trust and good cooperation, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, much happiness, health and success in the New Year. Christmas greetings, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG	December 2018
	Honoring the trainees Oettingen Also in our second plant in Oettingen, the trainees were honoured for their good performance at the Christmas party. We congratulate them and wish them an equally successful further year of training!	December 2018
	Honoring the trainees Ruit In the course of our Christmas party, our commercial and technical trainees were awarded for their good performance! Congratulations! Keep it up!	December 2018
	Trade fair: SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg From November 27 to 29, 2018, Hänchen presented a wide range of products and innovative solutions at the SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg in Hall 1, Stand 634. A particular highlight was the presentation of the self-sufficient and compact servo drive, which becomes a complete machine with its own Hänchen software. Thank you for your visit!	November 2018
	Training trade fair: Study Information Day DHBW On 21 November, prospective students at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University informed themselves about a cooperative study programme at our stand. Questions about the industrial engineering course, the study programme and the company were answered. We look forward to receiving your application.	November 2018
	IHK career course at the Albert-Schweitzer-School, Denkendorf On Tuesday, 06.11. we took part in the career course of the IHK in the Albert-Schweitzer-School in Denkendorf. In comparison to the training trade fair, the focus here was on "trying things out". Many young people were allowed to put their practical talent to the test in order to gain a small insight into the various professions. Our trainees were happy to help with questions, tips and tricks. Thank you for the many visitors and your interest!	November 2018
	40 years at Hänchen Peter Schubert and Herbert Barth have been employed in our company for 40 years. We congratulate our two employees on this anniversary and say "THANK YOU" for the cooperation and commitment at Hänchen so far! more about this in the Stadtrundschau	November 2018
	Training trade fair: Stock exchange of your future in Filderstadt We exhibited for the first time at the stock exchange of your future in the FILharmonie in Filderstadt. On Tuesday, 23.10.2018, students from the surrounding schools were able to find out about the training occupations of industrial mechanic, industrial clerk, cutting machine operator and the cooperative study programme to become an industrial engineer (m/f/d). We would be happy to hear from you!	October 2018
	Training trade fair: Career path compass in Harburg The career path compass on Saturday, 20.10.2018 was visited by many young people and their parents to get more information about the training occupation of industrial mechanic. We had a successful day with many great and informative conversations. Thank you for your great interest!	October 2018
	Training: Our best! IHK honours top performance in training At the celebration, the IHK district chamber Esslingen-Nürtingen honoured the particularly successful graduates of the IHK training and further education examinations 2017/2018 in commercial and industrial professions for their outstanding achievements. Hänchen congratulates Lukas Müller and Marvin Braune on their magnificent graduation and wishes them an excellent start to their professional lives!	October 2018
	Training trade fair: Job-Info-Day at the Riegelhof-Realschule Ostfildern-Nellingen The Job-Info-Day on Saturday, 13.10.2018 was used by many students to find out about the various training occupations. Our stand team had a lot to do and was happy to answer the many questions. With the model house construction, one or the other could prove his craftsmanship. Thank you to all visitors! We wish all students a successful new school year!	October 2018
	20th ISC - International Sealing Conference Stuttgart 2018 Hänchen is represented at the trade exhibition as part of the conference at the University of Stuttgart in Vaihingen. Here you can find out more about test machines, drive systems and seal test stands. Employees from Hänchen are also taking part in the sealing conference. We look forward to many new information, impressions and contacts and welcome you to our stand on the ground floor.	October 2018
	Trade fair: Automotive Testing Expo China From September 25 to 27, 2018, we will be exhibiting together with our Chinese subsidiary at the Automotive Testing Expo in SWEECC, China, and we look forward to three successful days at the trade fair. You can find us in Hall 3, Stand 10025. More information about the trade fair can be found here.	September 2018
	Start of training at Hänchen At the Ostfildern site, four trainees started their vocational training at Hänchen on 03 September. An industrial clerk and three industrial mechanics visited the Azubi-Camp of the Ikeros-Jugendbüros in the Zinsholz centre in the first week. We wish you a good start into the new stage of your life! learn more in the Stadtrundschau more about this here	September 2018
	Commitment at the "Marketplace of good deals", Ostfildern The marketplace of good deals ensures good agreements - sometimes even between partners who do not normally have so much in common, as is currently the case between the Protestant parish of Nellingen and the company Hänchen. Thank you to the trainees for their great work! learn more in the Stadtrundschau	September 2018
	Doubly Successful Training Completion Our industrial mechanic trainees, Lukas Müller and Marvin Braune, were not only able to shorten their training by one year, but also completed it with top marks. They will strengthen our already large proportion of skilled workers. Skilled workers are essential for us, because very high expectations are placed on our plants in Ostfildern and Oettingen. We are pleased for both of them and wish them all the best for their future!	July 2018
	Seminar: Hydraulic cylinder basics Our seminar "Basics of Hydraulic Cylinders" took place on June 21 in Egerkingen, Switzerland. On this day, the topics covered included design and application options, safety and energy efficiency, as well as control and regulation. Thank you for the interesting questions and lively discussions.	June 2018
	Conference: Hybrid Lightweight Construction At the 5th Technology Day Hybrid Lightweight Construction organised by Leichtbau BW in Stuttgart, Hänchen was able to exchange ideas with experts and users about current developments and trends in lightweight construction. Hänchen supported the event with a lecture in the mechanical engineering forum on the topic of round carbon components and an exhibition of current H-CFRP^® products.	June 2018
	Hänchen exhibits at Nölle + Nordhorn's Technology Day As a "premium supplier for system components", Hänchen was one of a total of 20 market partners exhibiting at the exclusive Technology Day. The Ratio-Clamp^® rod clamping unit was selected as the main topic. Customers were able to obtain information directly at the stand depending on their needs and interests. Many thanks to the host for the preparation and execution of this in-house exhibition.	June 2018
	Third Joint Family Celebration - in Oettingen On Saturday, July 16, 2018, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG invited its employees and their families to the Oettingen plant. In addition to a tour of the production facility and a presentation of the new sawing centre, as well as demonstrations at the turning/milling centre, the little ones were able to enjoy themselves on the bouncy castle, doing handicrafts or archery. Food and drink were also provided. more on this in the Augsburger Allgemeine more on this here	June 2018
	Sponsorship: Handball D-Youth, JANO Filder GbR The D-youth handball team was sponsored by Hänchen for the purchase of their new training clothing. The kids and their parents from the Neuhausen/Ostfildern Youth Handball Academy were very happy about the support. The T-shirts were used for the first time at the district games festival in Kirchheim. Hänchen wishes the JANO team every success in their upcoming games!	June 2018
	Trade fair: Hänchen at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, as a manufacturer of hydraulic and carbon components as well as individual test machines, presented its latest innovation, the Servoseal^® sealing system for test and servo hydraulic actuator at the trade fair from June 5th to 7th, 2018. Many thanks to the numerous visitors to our stand and the associated interest in our products!	June 2018
	Seminar: Maintenance & Servicing of Hydraulic Cylinders The seminar on hydraulic cylinders, focusing on maintenance & servicing on April 26th in Dortmund, was a complete success. Topics included the selection of cylinders and their practical application, with the disassembly/assembly of seals, damage patterns, and tips for start-up and maintenance. We would be pleased to welcome you to one of our next seminar dates.	April 2018
	Commitment to the "Marketplace of Good Deeds", Ostfildern After a one-year break, representatives from local companies and non-profit organisations recently met at the Marketplace of Good Deeds in the town hall in Scharnhauser Park. The aim of the event in the town hall was once again to make new contacts and agree on collaborations. Hänchen was also involved in the exchange. more on this in the Stadtrundschau	April 2018
	Husky names Hänchen “Supplier of the Year” for the second time in a row For outstanding performance as a supplier, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG received the “Supplier of the Year 2017” award from Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. for the second time in a row. With over 4,000 employees, it develops and produces in more than ... more on this as a pdf	March 2018
	Successful Completion of Training We are pleased for our employee Simon Böhner that he officially completed his training as an industrial mechanic on January 24th. Read more about his training.	March 2018
	Application Training with Realschule Nellingen On February 28th, 40 students from the 9th grade of Realschule Nellingen visited us. At five stations, they were prepared for their upcoming applications at your educational partner. From creating application documents and the application process to practicing for an interview, students were able to practice and ask questions. The students were also able to try out manual activities. We wish you every success with your applications!	February 2018
	Trade Fair: Hänchen at Euroguss in Nuremberg Our first trade fair participation, presenting cylinders for die casting and foundry technology, as well as the clamping unit, was a success. Thank you for visiting us! We had a lot of fun during the three trade fair days, and you contributed to that!	January 2018
	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With best thanks for your trust and good cooperation, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, good luck, health and success in the New Year. Christmas greetings, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG	December 2017
	Donation for the Support Association for Children with Cancer Tübingen e.V. As part of the Christmas campaign, instead of Christmas presents for customers, we are supporting the support association for children with cancer in Tübingen. Our donation is an important building block for parents and affected families, from psychological support to leisure activities. We are pleased to support children with cancer in dealing with their illness and to give them a little break from everyday hospital life. more about the support association for children with cancer Tübingen e.V.	December 2017
	Honoring of the Trainees As part of our Christmas party, our commercial and technical trainees were recognised for their good performance! Congratulations! Keep it up!	December 2017
	French Subsidiary Celebrates 30th Anniversary On December 17, 1987, the French subsidiary was founded in Hangenbieten with 2 employees. Two years later, the company moved to Strasbourg. Since 2008, Mr. Fellrath has been managing Haenchen Hydraulique S.A.R.L., which now has seven employees. In recognition of the entrepreneurial achievement, we congratulate you on your anniversary and thank you for the good cooperation. With best wishes for the future.	December 2017
	Trade fair: SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg At its second participation in the SPS IPS Drives from November 28th – 30th, 2017, Hänchen presented its new Ratio-Drive^® demonstration stand. Test machines and complete solutions were clearly demonstrated and explained here. We would also be happy to inform you about current new products at our trade fair stand in 2018.	November 2017
	Awarded as “Partner of the Fire Brigade” "Special awards for special guests" was the title Oettingen's mayor Petra Wagner gave to the ceremony in the fire station, to which around 15 representatives of local companies and institutions were invited, who support the fire brigade in the ... more on this in the Augsburger Allgemeine and in the Donau-Ries-Aktuell	November 2017
	Award: 3rd Place in the CNC Turning Professional Competition The trainee Sebastian Pichl took part in the regional CNC turning competition in Ansbach from November 6th to 10th. The competition for industrial mechanics in the preliminary round for southern Germany consisted of two training days and two competition days. Hänchen congratulates Mr. Pichl on his 3rd place and wishes him continued enjoyment in his training!	November 2017
	Hänchen in China – The 10th Time at PTC Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG crowned its 10th trade fair appearance in China with a presentation as part of the "Cutting-Edge Technology Zoon & Seminar" on the occasion of PTC Asia 2017. The presentation, lasting a good half hour, on products and innovations was given by Ramon Xi, Managing Director of ... learn more	November 2017
	Trade Fair: Europort 2017 From November 7th to 10th, our Dutch representative R&S Hydrauliek BV from Zwijndrecht presented Hänchen carbon products at the Europort trade fair, among other things. With rods, tubes and hydraulic cylinders made of H-CFRP, Hänchen was represented at the trade fair for maritime technologies. Thank you for your visit.	November 2017
	Trade Fair: PTC ASIA 2017 We would like to thank all visitors who visited us at our stand at PTC ASIA in Shanghai last week from October 31st to November 3rd, 2017! Numerous interested parties came to us and were informed and advised by our team about our test actuator and clamping units.	November 2017
	Seminar: Focus on Test Engineering The seminar with the focus on "test engineering" took place on October 26, 2017 in Munich. The two speakers gave an overview of the selection criteria for hydraulic systems and the safety requirements for machines. Thank you for the interesting questions and lively discussions.	October 2017
	Training trade fair: Career path compass in Harburg There was a great rush at our stand at the career path compass on 21.10.2017 in Harburg. We were there for the 5th time and gave insights into the profession of industrial mechanic. Thank you for the many visits and discussions. Maybe you will soon be part of our trainee team. We look forward to seeing you!	October 2017
	Training trade fair: Job-Info-Tag at the Riegelhof-Realschule Ostfildern-Nellingen Many pupils visited us on Saturday, 14 October at our stand at the Job-Info-Tag in the Riegelhofschule in Ostfildern different training professions at Hänchen. Perhaps we will see one or the other face again soon during an internship?! We wish all pupils a successful school year!	October 2017
	Topping-out ceremony for the sawing centre in Oettingen After three months of construction, the topping-out ceremony for our new sawing centre in Oettingen was celebrated. Now we are looking forward to the imminent completion!	October 2017
	40 years at Hänchen: Adolf Fröhlich is a dedicated practitioner Adolf Fröhlich has been committed to Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG in Oettingen for 40 years and is now a man for most of the lathes with which hydraulic cylinders and other solutions for mechanical engineering are produced. Already on September 1, 1977 ... more on this in Donau-Ries-Aktuell	October 2017
	Seminar: Focus on design & safety For the second time, the two speakers gave an overview of the selection criteria for hydraulic systems and the safety requirements for machines. The seminar on the focus "Design & Safety" took place on 28 September in Cologne. Many thanks to the numerous participants and the interested questions. Further seminar dates can be found here.	September 2017
	Trade Fair: Automotive Testing Expo China 2017 From September 19th to 21st, 2017, the Chinese representative Haenchen (Shanghai) Hydraulic equipment Co., Ltd. of Herbert Hänchen successfully presented servo and test actuator, as well as the clamping unit at the Automotive Testing Expo China 2017 in Shanghai. A warm thank you to all visitors!	September 2017
	40 years at Hänchen: Bernd Nowatzki celebrates his anniversary In August 1977, Bernd Nowatzki began his training as an industrial mechanic at Hänchen. After completing his training, he was offered a permanent employment contract. Mr Nowatzki manages the incoming goods and dispatch department. The management congratulates the anniversary celebrant and is pleased about the long loyalty.	August 2017
	Start of construction of the sawing centre in Oettingen At the beginning of July, the starting signal was given for the new construction of our sawing centre in Oettingen. The sawing centre will be added to the existing production hall and will be put into operation next year.	July 2017
	Nappies and screwdrivers At the 8th IHK careers course in Nellingen An der Halle, it was not yet a question of which profession the young people would like to learn. The aim was rather a directional decision of the pupils. They should explore where their talents lie and what they might enjoy. more about this in the Eßlinger Zeitung and as pdf in the Stadtrundschau	June 2017
	Trade Fair: Hänchen at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2017 From June 20th to 22nd, 2017, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG presented H-CFRP components and individual test machines for test engineering at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2017 in Stuttgart. Product developments were presented in cooperation with Hense Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Thank you for visiting us!	June 2017
	Dual studies in industrial engineering at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG Melanie Broch is completing a dual study programme in industrial engineering at Hänchen in Ostfildern. During her three-year training, the 21-year-old, who is in her second year of apprenticeship, will be employed in almost all departments of the company. more about this in Let's work	June 2017
	Sponsoring: Schützengesellschaft Esslingen e.V., Esslingen The archery club "Bowhunter Esslingen" of the Schützengesellschaft Esslingen e.V. founded in 1382 was supported by Hänchen with donations in kind in the form of promotional gifts. These were used as victory prizes at the archery event on 27 May 2017. At this event, the guest club from Vienne / France visited with its sports shooters.	May 2017
	Hänchen at the Hannover Messe 2017 From component to system - safe and efficient. Five successful trade fair days are behind us! Many thanks to the numerous visitors to our stand and the associated interest in our products!	April 2017
	Husky awards Hänchen as “Supplier of the year 2016” For outstanding performance as a supplier, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG received the “Supplier of the year 2016” award from Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. It develops and produces machines for plastic injection molding in more than 40 countries ... more on this in O+P Fluidtechnik in HANSER Konstruktion and as pdf	April 2017
	Seminar: Focus on Harsh Environments The proven seminar with the focus on "Harsh Environments" on March 23, 2017 in Dortmund, provided participants with the basics in the field of hydraulic cylinders and the correct selection of components, fluids and materials for the respective industrial application. We would be pleased to welcome you to one of our next seminar dates.	March 2017
	Application training with Realschule Nellingen As an education partner of the Realschule Nellingen, Hänchen offers support as preparation for the upcoming applications of the 9th grades. The 28 pupils worked out answers to questions concerning application and job interviews on 13 March in our company. We wish all pupils every success with their applications!	March 2017
	Interview: I am a designer, because... In each issue, we introduce you to a designer who is passionate about their profession. Today, Klaus G. Wagner from Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG tells us what drives him. learn more in HANSER Konstruktion	February 2017
	New YouTube video on the functional principle using the example of a gantry milling machine The Ratio-Clamp^® locking unit works mechanically through frictional contact. The functional principle is shown in the animation and illustrates how a rod is fixed by the clamping unit. Stop by and see us: Hänchen on YouTube	January 2017
	NWT Project Days at Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium On January 31, 2017, Hänchen welcomed a school class from the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ostfildern. As part of the educational partnership, Hänchen supports the grammar school with application training, internship offers and information events. more about this here	January 2017
	Trade Fair: SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg Three interesting and exciting trade fair days in Nuremberg are behind us. Our first trade fair participation with the presentation of the hybrid drive system was a success. Thank you for visiting us! If you didn't get enough of visiting us, the trade fair dates for 2017 have already been set.	November 2016
	Seminar: Focus on Design & Safety The first seminar with a focus on "Design & Safety" took place on November 24, 2016 in Karlsruhe. The two speakers gave an overview of the selection criteria for hydraulic systems and the safety requirements for machines. The seminar dates for 2017 have already been set - we look forward to your registration!	November 2016
	Seminar: Hydraulic cylinders for test applications The seminar on hydraulic cylinders with a focus on test engineering on November 10, 2016 in Hanover was a complete success. Topics included the selection of cylinders for testing tasks and the hydraulic calculation of practical examples. Thank you for the interesting questions and lively discussions.	November 2016
	Training trade fair: Career Path Compass in Harburg Many interested young people visited our stand at the Berufswegekompass 2016 in Harbug. Our stand team answered a lot of questions about the training profession of industrial mechanic. Thank you for your great interest and the numerous visits! more about this in the Augsburger Allgemeine	October 2016
	Award: Gold medal for Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit At the HaPeS trade fair in Katowice/Poland, our Polish agency presented Hänchen products, such as the test actuator and the clamping unit. This was awarded the gold medal in the "Improvement of Safety" category for the product Ratio-Clamp^® clamping unit.	October 2016
	Training trade fair: Job-Info-Tag at the Riegelhof-Realschule Many pupils visited us at our stand at the Job-Info-Tag on Saturday, 13.10.2016 in KuBinO in Ostfildern/Nellingen and gathered information about our training professions. Our team of trainees and training managers answered a lot of questions and explained our products. Thank you for your visit and your great interest! We would be happy to see one or the other again during a professional internship!	October 2016
	Trade Fair: Automotive Testing Expo China 2016A successful trade fair visit to the Testing Expo China 2016 is behind us. Our team accompanied many interesting and informative discussions over the three days of the trade fair. The follow-up work is already in full swing and we look forward to new exciting projects.	September 2016
	Commitment at the "Marketplace of Good Deeds", Ostfildern On 02.08.2016, the trainees of Hänchen implemented the agreement made with the Nellingen Olga-Kindergarten at the Marketplace of Good Deeds. The walls were painted and so the children and educators can look forward to freshly painted, (still) white walls after their holidays! Many thanks to our trainees for their great support!	August 2016
	Sponsoring: Heinrich-Heine-Gymnasium, Ostfildern-NellingenDuring the project days with school as a state, the "United Kingdom" was supported with donations in kind from Hänchen. These were sold in the form of a raffle by the student company "Hänel & Co." and were therefore named the best company in the entire kingdom.	July 2016
	Sponsoring: Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium, Ostfildern-Nellingen The Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium was supported by Hänchen with donations in kind in the form of promotional gifts. These were used as winner's prizes at the sports event "OttoLympics – No Limits" on July 12, 2016.	July 2016
	Industrial mechanic at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG Turning and milling various materials, assembling, riveting and honing – Mergim Dreshaj has numerous different tasks in his training as an industrial mechanic. The 20-year-old has been employed by Hänchen since autumn 2013 and sees himself as part of the company. ... more on this in Let's work	July 2016
	Sponsoring: Kinderhaus Lange Äcker, Denkendorf With donations in kind in the form of promotional gifts, Hänchen supported the raffle of the "Kinderhaus Lange Äcker" on June 11, 2016. The proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase a ball pit.	June 2016
	Trade Fair: Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016 From May 31st to June 2nd, 2016, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG successfully presented lightweight rods and tubes as well as hydraulic cylinders made of H-CFRP at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016 in Stuttgart. Product developments were presented in cooperation with Hense Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG.	June 2016
	NWT project days at the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium On February 1, 2016, Hänchen welcomed a school class from the Otto-Hahn-Gymnasium in Ostfildern. As part of an NWT lesson, the students experienced the morning with the topic of hydraulics. In addition to a seal change and the basics of hydraulics, the students gained insights into the production, design, sales and testing departments during a tour of the company.	February 2016

Archive 2013 - 2015

	Innovation Award of the Esslingen District - Winner 1st Prize: Hänchen Lightweight hydraulic cylinders from Hänchen are the world's first cylinders whose piston rod and cylinder tube are made of carbon. They reduce weight by up to 80% and allow corrosion-free or non-magnetic designs. Due to the lower piston rod mass ... more on this in the documentation brochure	November 2015
	Europort 2015 At the Europort trade fair, our Dutch representative R&S Hydrauliek BV from Zwijndrecht presented the new Hänchen carbon products. It was a successful trade fair. Thank you for your visit.	November 2015
	PTC ASIA 2015 Our stand at PTC ASIA in Shanghai was met with great interest. From October 27th to 30th, 2015, we informed visitors about our applications for test actuators and clamping units. Thanks to many interesting discussions with customers and interested parties, PTC ASIA was a complete success for us! A heartfelt thank you to all visitors!	October 2015
	Berufswegekompass in Harburg There was a large crowd at our stand at the Berufswegekompass in Harburg. We were there for the 3rd time and gave insights into the profession of industrial mechanic. Thank you for the many visits and conversations. We look forward to hearing from you!	October 2015
	A success model - Job-Info-Tag at the Riegelhof-Realschule with 60 exhibitors Hundreds of students learn about training opportunities. "It is important for students to be open to new things and honest with themselves and to think through several options when choosing a career," said the headmaster of the Riegelhof-Realschule, Markus Fritz. more about this in the Eßlinger Zeitung	October 2015
	Sponsoring: Haus für Kinder Grabenäcker With donations in kind in the form of promotional gifts, Hänchen supported the raffle of the "Haus für Kinder" at the Ruiter Kirbe on October 11, 2015. The proceeds from the raffle will be used for purchases such as playground equipment.	October 2015
	Sales office East celebrates its 25th anniversary On October 1, 1990, Mr. Knorr was hired as a field service employee for the new federal states. Shortly afterwards, Mrs. Welker joined as support. The first office premises are located in Taura, Hauptstr. 62 in a former GDR textile combine. In 2006, the office moved to the premises in the new Sparkasse building in Taura. In 2007, the sales area was expanded to include Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.	October 2015
	Automotive Testing Expo China 2015 Hänchen presented itself at the Automotive Testing Expo China for the second time. As in the previous year, our products attracted many visitors again. In numerous discussions, we provided information about the various possible applications of hydraulic cylinders and clamping units.	September 2015
	Hänchen YouTube Channel Hänchen on YouTube with an explanatory video of our patented floating gap seal and the hydrostatic piston rod bearing, as well as application videos of our products. Visit us: Hänchen on YouTube	September 2015
	Second joint family celebration - in Ostfildern and 90 years of Hänchen On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG invited its employees and their families to the company headquarters in Ostfildern. In addition to visiting the production and offices, the little ones could let off steam with pony riding, archery and human soccer. Food and drink were also provided.	July 2015
	Industrial clerk at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG After graduating from the Berufskolleg Fremdsprachen, Janine Padinger decided to do an in-company training at Hänchen in Ostfildern. The prospective industrial clerk has been learning about the activities in the various ... since September last year more about this in Let's work	July 2015
	Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2015 From June 16th to 18th, 2015, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co.KG exhibited at the Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart. Together with Hense Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a torsion-tension test machine was presented in Hall 1 at booth 1973, among other things.	June 2015
	Brief question, short answer Seven questions in seven minutes: Stefan Hänchen, hydraulic cylinder. more about it in fluid	May 2015
	New educational partnership concluded With Hänchen, the OHG receives support in economic and scientific-technical education as well as in career and study orientation and would like to specifically promote the training maturity and ability to study of the students.	April 2015
	Hannover Messe 2015 We would like to say thank you for your numerous visits! The Hannover Messe 2015 was a complete success for us. Our new products "H-CFRP and machine elements" were enthusiastically received and many new contacts were made.	April 2015
	"A quantum leap for hydraulics" Interview with Stefan Hänchen, Managing Director, Head of Sales and Purchasing, Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern more about it in the Hannover Messe News	March 2015
	New Hänchen homepage is online After the relaunch, the Hänchen homepage shines in a new corporate design, with new texts and product images. A lot of work has also been done in the backend: the homepage has been adapted to the latest technical web standards in terms of programming and operation.	February 2015
	Hänchen hydraulic seminars address participants' questions The hydraulic solutions specialist Hänchen is offering hydraulic seminars again in 2015. Participants will receive an overview of the possible applications as well as the selection, design, construction, start-up and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders.	January 2015
	Award for hydraulic cylinder In November 2014, Hänchen was awarded the prize for the best product at the HaPeS trade fair in Katowice/Poland, winning the gold medal for the test actuator of the 320 series.	November 2014
	Recertification according to ISO 9001:2008 In November 2014, Hänchen was recertified according to ISO 9001:2008. The focus of the quality policy at Hänchen is the satisfaction of our customers through the high quality of our products and services. Certificate for download	November 2014
	"Everything is getting bigger" - Interview: Klaus Wagner, Head of Development at Hänchen They should be in use for up to 40 years without failure: the hydraulic cylinders from Hänchen. But what happens when the requirements change? fluid spoke with Klaus Wagner, Head of Development at Hänchen, about times that remain, times that change, and about... more about it in fluid	June 2014
	Sponsoring: Social project in Tanzania With donations in kind in the form of promotional gifts, Hänchen supported a group from the Evangelical District Youth Office Bernhausen during their mission in Tanzania. more about this at the Bezirksjugendwerk	May 2014
	Commitment at the "Marketplace of Good Deeds", Ostfildern Hänchen donates transport wooden boxes to the Bioland Ziegenhof (Domäne Weil) for the restoration of the stable cladding.	April 2014
	Change of generation at Hänchen completedHartmut Hänchen (70), managing partner of Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG, will move to the company advisory board, which is currently being set up, at the end of the year and will hand over the management of the company, which was founded in 1925, to his daughter Tanja ... more about this in the Konstruktionspraxis in the Augsburger Allgemeinen	December 2013
	Thanks and recognition - 40 years of commitment to Hänchen Today, Friedrich Abel is Deputy Plant Manager at Hänchen in Oettingen. However, the honoree started as one of the first five trainees of the hydraulic specialist in the Ries. ... Hermann Gutmann has worked as a mechanic at Herbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG since the beginning of his training in 1973. As one of the first five trainees at the Oettingen plant, he experienced ... read more in the Augsburger Allgemeinen	September 2013
	First joint family celebration - in OettingenHerbert Hänchen GmbH & Co. KG hosted its first joint family celebration at the Oettingen plant on Saturday, September 14, 2013. “Above all, we wanted to promote good cooperation between the two locations, Oettingen im Ries and Ruit in Ostfildern...” read more in the Augsburger Allegemeinen read more here	September 2013

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News from Hänchen
Press articles, product innovations, events