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The proof is
on the workbench.
Real jobs from our Villiers workshop: rebuilt cylinders, new gears, machined glands, overhauled valves and the machines that make them.
MachiningRods, pistons & glandsNew chromed rods, pistons and threaded glands with fresh seals.
CylindersEarthmoving cylindersA batch of yellow-iron cylinders in for a full rebuild.
Gears & splinesBevel gears: before & afterShattered differential gears reproduced as new.
CylindersBuilt from scratchOriginal cylinder alongside two units we fabricated new.
CylindersCylinder fabricationBarrels, rods, pistons and glands ready for assembly.
Gears & splinesInternal splineSplined coupling machined to match the original.
MachiningHub & stub axleFabricated hub assembly, painted and ready to fit.
CylindersMeasured to the micronTube, rod stock, glands and seals checked before assembly.
MachiningFinal drive housingHeavy final drive repair: bearing seats and seals.
MachiningMachined glandsThreaded glands and pistons straight off the lathe.
Gears & splinesSpline couplingNew splined coupling seated on its shaft.
Gears & splinesHex driveInternal hex drive cut into solid bar.
ValvesValve cartridgesRelief and check-valve cartridges stripped for overhaul.
ValvesRelief valve strip-downEvery spring, poppet and seat inspected in order.
ValvesValve re-sealCartridges, springs and new O-rings laid out for assembly.
ValvesRebuilt cartridgesTwo cartridges re-sealed and ready to go back in service.
WorkshopTurning sectionLathe and milling machine side by side.
WorkshopCuttingBandsaw for bar and tube stock.
WorkshopLathe & mill-drillPrecision turning and milling for small parts.
WorkshopCentre latheLong-bed lathe for rods and shafts.
WorkshopClean bayEvery component is washed before inspection.
WorkshopHydraulic test benchRebuilt cylinders are pressure-tested before delivery.
WorkshopAutomatic bandsawRepeatable cuts on heavy bar stock.