Hydraulic Systems: $50 Billion Global Market Powered by Electrification & Smart Integration

18 Jun 2025

Hydraulic Systems: $50 Billion Global Market Powered by Electrification & Smart Integration

The $45–50 billion global hydraulics market is growing steadily, driven by electrification and integration with advanced electronics.

About Hydraulic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

  • Hydraulic systems work on Pascal’s Law, which states that pressure applied to an incompressible fluid is transmitted equally in all directions. 
  • This allows a small force on a small area to generate a larger force on a larger area, enabling powerful mechanical operations with minimal input force.

Key Components of a Hydraulic System

  1. Pump – Converts mechanical energy into fluid pressure.
  2. Pipes – Carry hydraulic fluid throughout the system.
  3. Valves – Regulate pressure, flow, and direction of fluid.
  4. Actuators – Deliver output (linear or rotary motion).
  5. Tank (with filters) – Stores and cleans hydraulic oil.
  6. Sensors/Switches – Ensure safety and precise control.

Advantages Disadvantages
  • High power-to-weight ratio.
  • Precise and smooth control of movement
  • Capable of handling heavy loads
  • Reliable operation under high-pressure conditions
  • Easy to control direction, speed, and force
  • Compact and suitable for tight spaces
  • Can leak, leading to maintenance and environmental issues
  • Hydraulic fluids can be flammable or toxic
  • Requires regular maintenance and monitoring
  • Efficiency can be affected by temperature changes
  • Initial setup can be expensive
  • Noise and vibration issues may occur

Applications

  • Mobile equipment 
    • Hydraulic Excavators and Cranes
    • Tunnel Boring Machines
    • Automotive Brakes
    • Air aircraft – landing gear extension/retraction
  • Stationary systems (presses, molding machines, wind turbines)
    • Hydraulic Presses
    • Molding Machines
    • Wind Turbines
    • Chairs – adjustable height and movement. 
    • Hydraulic Lifts
  • Widely applied in agriculture, waste management, and automation.

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