How Air-Way Customizes Hydraulic Fittings for OEM Success
Monday, November 10, 2025
Every OEM faces a familiar challenge: off-the-shelf hydraulic fittings don’t always meet the demands of specialized equipment. Whether it’s unique pressures, tight tolerances, or space constraints, getting the right connection can make or break system performance.
At Air-Way, we’ve built a process that takes custom fittings from concept to production with precision, transparency, and control.
From Concept to Production
Every project begins with collaboration. Our engineering team works directly with your designers and procurement specialists to define what success looks like—function, fit, material, and manufacturability.
Using Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Design Control, we translate those requirements into detailed models and production plans. Each fitting is engineered for consistent performance and reviewed for assembly, durability, and ease of maintenance before production begins.
Quality You Can Measure
Custom work requires discipline. That’s where Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) comes in. APQP gives every part a documented roadmap, from design approval to final inspection, so nothing is left to chance.
For OEMs, that means:
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Early risk assessment to identify potential issues before launch
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Defined control plans for every machining and inspection step
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Full traceability from raw material through packaging
This structure ensures consistency across all production runs, no matter where the part is made.
Global Precision, Local Support
Once approved, every custom design is controlled under Air-Way’s global engineering standard. Whether it’s produced in the U.S., Canada, or through our international partners, every fitting follows the same specifications, inspection criteria, and documentation.
This unified approach gives OEMs confidence that every component - standard or custom - fits and performs exactly as expected.
Confidence, Engineered Together
When your equipment depends on precision connections, you need a partner who understands both the design challenges and production realities. Air-Way’s custom fitting process combines engineering collaboration, disciplined manufacturing, and consistent global control, so your systems run with confidence and reliability.
If you’re ready to develop a custom hydraulic solution built around your application, contact our team today.
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