Contact Us |Distributors |Log In Home USA Site History Contact Us Home Page>History>Towler History EmailPrint Towler History Towler, as a company, was originated and founded by two Brothers - Frank and John Towler. 1866: Leeds Hydraulic and Engineering Company Limited was founded. Frank and John Towler worked for the company, which produced the typical type of slow speed water hydraulic pumps and equipment. 1931: Frank and John Towler formed Electraulic Presses Limited and then later bought controlling interests in Leeds Hydraulic and Engineering. Early 1930’s: The Towler brothers developed a high-speed oil hydraulic pump of high volumetric efficiency and capable of operating at high pressures. 1935: Towler Brothers (Patents) Limited was formed by Frank and John, to exploit the newly developing market of the changeover from water to oil as a medium for transmitting power. They were among the earliest pioneers in the field of direct oil hydraulic systems. From their original ideas and experience, the first Towler In-Line Plunger Pumps (which remains in basically the same form today) and Valved Axial Piston “Z” Series Pumps (again basically the same form today, but now developed as the “A” Series) were designed and developed together with a range of valves, which still incorporate many of the original features. From the outset, their aim was not simply to convert existing water hydraulic systems to oil hydraulic systems at the same comparatively low pressure (69-103 Bar / 1000-1500 P.S.I.). The majority of the early water hydraulics were based on centralized weight Loaded Accumulator systems feeding a series of machines. The Towler idea was to develop more compact and efficient direct pumping systems operating at much higher pressures, and powering individual machines. The standard range of valves was designed for pressures up to 483 Bar (7000 PSI), whilst the Valved Axial Pumps were capable of up to 620 Bar (9000 PSI) and the In-Line Plunger Pumps up to 1034 Bar (15000 PSI). It was no easy task to persuade clients who had been accustomed to operating at 103 Bar (1500 PSI) to suddenly change to operating at four or five times this pressure. Apart from the obvious fears of high-pressure systems, the machinery manufacturers had problems in obtaining suitable press cylinders/ pipework/ connections etc. which would withstand these sorts of pressures. However Towler persevered and the operating pressures gradually increased. Prior to this period, the majority of our experience and market was in the heavier engineering and machinery fields, and although it was never intended to try and compete in the mass production low pressure market, it was decided to increase both market and experience by expanding down into the medium pressure areas. Previously Towler had done a considerable amount of system development work with clients, only to be considered uncompetitive in price for quantity production (in other words clients were prepared to use our experience and expertise in developing the prototype system, but would then selectively buy cheaper components for quantity production). 1985: Oilgear Towler formed when the Oilgear Company of Milwaukee, USA acquired Towler Hydraulics. Contact Us The Oilgear Company is committed to providing the best customer service possible. If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or need to get in touch with our Customer Service or Engineering staff, please send us a message, and we will contact you to address your concerns. Products Oilgear hydraulic products are the most reliable products on the hydraulic market. Our products have been tested in the harshest environments and pushed to the limits, and they continue to perform with maximum efficiency. Engineered Solutions More than 500 combined years of engineering expertise makes Oilgear always ready to be at your side. Oilgear has accumulated experience in so many different applications that we can cover all your needs. Service & Support Our team of experienced professionals is trained to accurately manufacture, test, apply and service Oilgear products – making our customer support the preferred choice. © 2009 The Oilgear Company Contact Us |Privacy Policy |Terms & Conditions |Site Map