The Benefits of Sourcing Hydraulic Cylinders in the USA
Explore the benefits of partnering with a U.S.-based manufacturer like Yates Industries for your hydraulic cylinders.
Explore the benefits of partnering with a U.S.-based manufacturer like Yates Industries for your hydraulic cylinders.
Businesses that source hydraulic cylinders from overseas are now facing significant challenges, primarily supply chain uncertainty, most of which is a result of the current political climate. For many businesses, it’s unclear how shipping will be affected, whether lead times will increase, and what overall cost impacts to expect.
Planning in the face of these unknowns is difficult. There’s a lot of risk, and unexpected problems are almost guaranteed.
One way to overcome these challenges is by working with a domestic supplier.
Let’s explore the benefits of sourcing your hydraulic cylinders in the USA.
Overseas suppliers are often difficult to deal with. They could be 12 hours ahead, and English is likely not their native language. That makes phone calls difficult and puts a lag in email communication.
You don’t have those problems when you deal with a vendor in the United States. More importantly, when you choose the right supplier, you’ll talk to a product expert who has the technical knowledge to answer your questions and provide practical help and advice.
Yates Industries has been in the hydraulic cylinder business long enough to know that standard products don’t satisfy every need. A custom cylinder is sometimes the ideal solution, but working on design details with an overseas supplier can be challenging. That could compel you to accept a suboptimal design and perhaps even visit overseas.
It’s much easier to work with a domestic supplier on projects with unique application requirements. They speak your language, understand your needs, and are in, or close to, your time zone. That means conversations flow readily, and you get the exact product you need.
Domestic suppliers like Yates Cylinders aren’t exposed to potential supply chain problems and have far shorter lead times. That allows us to satisfy orders quickly, even to the point of providing just-in-time delivery.
Carrying inventory close to customers means rapid turnaround whenever a problem or urgent need arises. If you have equipment that’s down, you can get it running again quickly, potentially saving hundreds or even thousands in costs. And if you’re assembling something new (a machine or other equipment), quick turnaround lets you push on and perform the demo or make the sale.
When you source domestically, you can have more confidence in the quality of what you’re buying. Many domestic cylinder manufacturers, including Yates, operate Quality Management Systems that satisfy the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. This means they have quality assurance (QA) procedures to prevent mistakes throughout design, procurement, and manufacturing.
Yates Cylinders backs up QA with rigorous testing. Every cylinder is cycle-tested to its rated working pressure before delivery so customers can have complete confidence in their safety and reliability.
If you have a problem with a foreign-made hydraulic cylinder, how much support can you expect from the manufacturer? Even with the best of intentions, they’re constrained by distance and communication barriers, so a repair or replacement will take time.
At Yates, we back our cylinders with industry-leading warranties. We go to great lengths to ensure you won’t need it, but in the unlikely event something does go wrong, we’ll be there to support you.
Some hydraulic cylinder manufacturers offer additional services in addition to servicing and repair. Specific services available from Yates Cylinders, in addition to design, are in-house machining, welding, and after-sales support and repairs.
Sourcing hydraulic cylinders in the USA rather than from overseas means shorter lead times, better support, and greater confidence in product quality.
If you’re ready to take advantage of these benefits, contact Yates Cylinders today. We manufacture tie-rod, welded, and mill-duty cylinders for all applications and carry an extensive range of accessories and replacement components. Visit our website to learn more about what we produce, or contact us today to speak with a team member.
