Key Results
Eliminated costly design errors by identifying potential mistakes early in the hydraulic manifold creation process.
Accelerated design efficiency through quick schematic creation and streamlined workflows.
Improved team collaboration with seamless project coordination, reducing miscommunication.
The client
Founded in 1965, HAINZL Industries is one of Europe’s leading providers in fluid and drive technology, handling and automation technology, and building technology. The company serves industries such as mechanical engineering, plant engineering, vehicle construction, energy, and infrastructure.
HAINZL meets high international standards in quality, safety, and sustainability. With over 1000 employees, they operate on a 16,000 m² factory floor, catering to customized projects in metal production, power generation, renewable energy, and special vehicle construction.
The challenge
With operations spanning multiple industries, HAINZL required an efficient, error-free, and collaborative hydraulic design process. Their engineers needed a solution to create complex hydraulic systems accurately while reducing design errors, especially for massive hydraulic manifolds weighing up to 10 tons. Mistakes in these designs could lead to major financial losses and delays.
HAINZL also needed software for smooth collaboration between team members, ensuring that all aspects of hydraulic system design and manifold creation were handled efficiently. This software had to simplify complex workflows while upholding high quality standards.
“We use Paro's HydroMan software for creating manifolds up to 10 tons. A mistake in designing these ‘dinosaurs’ could cost as much as a Ferrari. HydroMan’s features, such as the checklist, keep our nerves calm. For an experienced engineer, it’s nearly impossible to mismatch something.”
How did Paro help?
HAINZL implemented HydroSym and HydroMan to tackle these challenges:
HydroSym allowed HAINZL engineers to create hydraulic schematics efficiently, ensuring all connections and components were correctly configured from the beginning.
HydroMan provided an advanced design environment for hydraulic manifolds, allowing engineers to eliminate design errors before production.
A standout feature was HydroMan’s checklist, which helped engineers verify all critical design elements systematically. This feature ensured that issues like insufficient wall thickness, incorrect port configurations, or structural weaknesses were identified early in the design phase, ultimately providing peace of mind for the engineers.
Impact
Error-free design: HydroMan significantly reduced design errors by detecting potential mistakes during the design process.
Fast design time: The intuitive interface and automation features of HydroSym and HydroMan enabled rapid schematic creation and manifold design.
Enhanced collaboration: Engineers could seamlessly collaborate on projects, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient project workflows.
Investment payback: Although HydroMan requires an initial investment, HAINZL quickly saw a return on investment through reduced design errors and increased efficiency.
Conclusion
HAINZL Industries discovered that using HydroSym and HydroMan together created a reliable hydraulic design process. This combination allows engineers to design confidently, avoiding costly mistakes and shortening turnaround times.
Ultimately, HydroMan’s advanced validation features and HydroSym’s user-friendly design interface gave HAINZL the precision, efficiency, and reliability to uphold their high quality and safety standards. As a result, HAINZL continues to confidently deliver top-notch hydraulic solutions across various industries.
More about HAINZL and their services here.