More pressure without more machine
One function changes. Suddenly the whole machine gets bigger.
When one function requires elevated pressure, many systems are designed to operate entirely at that higher level. The result is predictable:
But high pressure does not require a high-pressure system.
A compact hydraulic booster — also known as a hydraulic pressure intensifier — allows pressure to be increased locally and on demand.
This simple design shift can significantly improve both performance and cost efficiency.
By maintaining a lower base system pressure and boosting only where necessary, OEM engineers can:
✔ Reduce power unit size
✔ Lower energy usage
✔ Minimize system stress
✔ Extend component lifetime
✔ Improve return on investment (ROI)
In industries such as mining, mobile equipment, and industrial automation, this approach offers a clear advantage — particularly when weight, space, and long-term reliability are critical factors.
Total cost of ownership is increasingly becoming a key decision driver in OEM design.
Oversized systems increase not only upfront investment, but also long-term maintenance and energy costs.
Integrating a hydraulic intensifier often enables:
Many OEM customers initially consider pressure intensifiers as niche components. However, once integrated into system architecture, they often become central to performance optimization strategies.
Scanwill has specialized in hydraulic pressure intensifiers since 2001, serving OEMs globally.
We work closely with sister company WTB Control in complete hydraulic solutions and collaborate with engineering institutions such as DTU to refine and improve performance standards.
Our products are used in demanding environments worldwide, including safety-critical applications in Japan.
Despite being a focused and specialized organization, Scanwill operates internationally with a strong technical foundation and global engineering partnerships.
Hydraulic system design is evolving.
Performance is no longer achieved by simply increasing size — but by increasing intelligence.
If your current design approach still relies on raising overall system pressure to meet peak demands, a hydraulic booster may offer a more efficient alternative.
That is the future of advanced hydraulics.
One function changes. Suddenly the whole machine gets bigger.
High pressure requirements often lead to oversized hydraulic systems.
Scanwill is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with AJL Subsea, strengthening its presence and the availability of its pressure intensifiers in the Scottish subsea market.
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