Original Equipment Manufacturers
Partnering with OEMs to integrate braking, drivetrain, filtration, and engine starting technologies into equipment platforms designed for demanding industrial applications.
Engineered Components for New Equipment Designs
Original equipment manufacturers face the challenge of balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and long-term serviceability within a single machine design. Whether developing industrial machinery, mobile equipment, power generation systems, material handling equipment, or specialized vehicles, component selection plays a critical role in overall equipment performance.
Hilliard works with OEMs to integrate braking systems, drivetrain components, filtration products, engine starting systems, and related technologies into new equipment platforms across a wide range of industries.
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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Products
Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control
Filter Equipment
Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.
Filter Cartridges
High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.
Valves
Industrial valve technologies for fluid isolation, flow diversion, and process control.
Drive Train
Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.
Motion Control
Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.
Engine Starters
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.
Industrial Braking Systems
Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
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Integration Across Mechanical and Fluid Power Systems
Equipment manufacturers often require components capable of fitting within specific space constraints, operating requirements, and performance targets. Product selection must also consider maintenance access, service life, environmental conditions, and overall machine functionality.
Hilliard and HILCO Products for OEM Applications
Application-Specific Component Selection
Products matched to the operating requirements, duty cycles, and performance objectives of the equipment being developed.
Support During the Design Process
Engineering resources available during equipment development, evaluation, and implementation.
Mechanical and Fluid System Expertise
Experience with braking, power transmission, engine starting, filtration, and separation applications across multiple industries.
Manufacturing and Engineering Under One Roof
Design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing capabilities that support OEM development programs.
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From Initial Design Through Production Launch
OEM projects often require collaboration throughout multiple stages of development. Component selection, performance validation, installation requirements, and long-term service considerations can all influence the success of the final equipment design.
Equipment Development
Assistance evaluating component options during machine design and platform development.
Prototype and Validation Programs
Products incorporated into testing and evaluation activities prior to production release.
Production Equipment Integration
Components selected for incorporation into new equipment platforms.
Long-Term Product Support
Engineering and technical resources available throughout the equipment lifecycle.
WHY HILLIARD
Why Original Equipment Manufacturers Choose Hilliard
Engineering Collaboration from Concept to Production
Application engineers work alongside OEM teams throughout equipment development, component selection, prototype evaluation, and production implementation.
Application-Specific Product Integration
Braking, drivetrain, filtration, and engine starting products selected to meet equipment performance objectives, installation requirements, and operating environments.
Design, Manufacturing, and Testing Expertise
Integrated engineering, validation, manufacturing, and quality processes help support consistent product performance across OEM production programs.
Long-Term Product and Engineering Support
Technical resources remain available throughout the equipment lifecycle to assist with future product improvements, platform updates, and application requirements.
Application-Focused Products Backed by Engineering Expertise
Technical Knowledge
Proven Performance
Responsive Support