3D models, Drawings for Complex Parts. 3D model of ported hydraulic cylinder end. Experts In Design & Planning In the design and planning stage, technical specifications are laid out that include: Specification of materials and finishes, Interpretation of quality and engineering standards, Implementation of production standards, quality control standards, NPI and tooling. Testing standards for materials and parts. Creation Of Engineering Drawings & 3D Models, Engineering Translation. Donlouco can produce accurate and up-to-date drawings and 3D models of comple ..read more

Donlouco engineering and quality staff. Face-to-face with team Donlouco China! It was great meeting face-to-face and working alongside the Donlouco engineering and quality staff at our Shanghai facility. It was also nice to go out for a meal in one of Shanghai’s many fantastic restaurants! Our team in China has an impressive level of expertise and know-how, consistently showcasing their vast knowledge and approach to manufacturing engineering. We left China with a renewed sense of confidence, knowing that our engineering team is committed to ensuring the success of Donlouco on an international ..read more

Gallery of the Capabilities available in China with Donlouco Large CNC Machining Capability. CNC Machining, Turning, Milling. China is home to endless capabilities when it comes to precision manufacturing of components of all shapes and sizes. Donlouco gives you access to manufacturing sites that specialise in the machining of large components from solid steel of all grades. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Vi ..read more

Manufacturing for components. The top three most used manufacturing methods at Donlouco include cnc machining, metal stamping and forging. The majority of the components we supply to customers use these methods and in some cases a combination such as forged hydraulic cylinder parts with secondary machining. CNC Machining – Precision Components. CNC machining has revolutionized the manufacturing industry by enhancing the accuracy and speed of production. Utilising advanced software and computer-controlled machinery, CNC offers unmatched precision in producing components. The process involves p ..read more

Hydraulic Cylinder Options: Single vs Double Acting Single-Acting Cylinders A single-acting hydraulic cylinder has only one port at the end of the cylinder. A single-acting hydraulic cylinder has only one port at the end of the cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is moved into the cylinder through the port, and the hydraulic pressure created extends the piston rod forward in one direction, known as the linear force. When the pressure is released, a spring or the weight of the load returns the piston to its original position.    The components of a single-acting cylinder include the cylinder b ..read more

Donlouco is a supplier of quality-assured steel forgings to customers primarily in the hydraulics industry. Forging is a cost-effective manufacturing process to produce very tough and strong components with excellent grain structure. Most forgings will require secondary finishing such as CNC machining before being delivered to customers, which is something that Donlouco also manage. Continue reading below to learn more about forging with Donlouco. What Types of Forging Can Donlouco Offer? Closed-Die Drop Forging is Widely Used in Manufacturing Parts. There are many different types of forging ..read more

While here in Europe we enjoyed the Christmas holidays, in Asia, Donlouco were working hard to tool up some new hydraulic cylinder parts for our customers. We were very happy to see the sample parts arrive here at our head office on our very first day back at work, and they look great as usual. Big thank you to the team in China, excellent work.   Sample hydraulic cylinder parts for a customer   It’s not just new parts that were processed over the Christmas holidays in China, but volume production continued as normal during this time. In fact, we have increased capacity and output i ..read more

   Overview Donlouco has supplied parts to ESB (the Irish Electricity Supply Board) for over 14 years. 100% record on-time delivery for parts. 100% record on part quality, no defective parts over this time for any quality related issue. Delivered approximately 40 different part numbers. Delivered 2.5 million items over this time. Developed new parts for ESB and introduced new materials over this time.  Donlouco’s Manufacturing Solutions Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions While Donlouco has vast experience in CNC Machining Components at its site outside Shanghai we al ..read more

    Donlouco Ireland Ltd was pleased to announce that it has obtained OMNI Certification for EN 1090 and ISO 9001 for the CE Stamping of parts. EN 1090 - Structural Steel CE Marking About EN 1090  EN 1090 is a European standard requiring a Factory Production Control system for the production of steel and aluminium components.  Examples may include anything from farm buildings, houses, shops, stadia, bridges and other commercial buildings. These are a few examples and there will be many others. Achieving accredited certification against EN 1090 is a requirement to allow CE ..read more

Increasing Input Costs for Manufactured Items of Metal, Steel etc. There is no doubt that there has been an upward trend on metal prices for some time now initially for copper and aluminium driven by the demand for EV’s globally, but this trend has accelerated hugely in recent times and migrated into the steel industry also. The trend actually started in 2018, lost momentum in 2019 due to economic downturn based on US import taxes etc and during 2020 saw poor demand but prices remained static due to reduced production. But in the last 12 months prices have increased rapidly and we now see a 40 ..read more