Silvio Fossa spa, since the 1950s · Gallarate, Italy
Custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
We design and manufacture hydraulic cylinders for presses and metallurgy, as well as telescopic cylinders, rotary joints and rotary cylinders, and HAGC and AWC hydraulic capsules, alongside precision machining.
Designed, machined and tested in Italy
Engineering excellence and industrial heritage
Maximum cylinder assembly weight
Static and dynamic testing capability
Mechanical components up to 3 m diameter and 15 m length
Maximum cylinder bore
Maximum cylinder stroke
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Silvio Fossa S.p.A. designs and manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in Italy for industrial machinery and plants. Force, stroke, available space and duty cycle guide the configuration.
The range also includes rotary joints and actuators, rolling-mill capsules, accumulators and valves. Product pages explain operation, configurations and applications.
Single acting and plunger cylinders
Powered motion in one direction, with return provided by an external force.
Double acting cylinders
Pressure-powered rod extension and retraction.
Telescopic cylinders
Nested stages for an extended stroke within a compact retracted length.
Rotary joints and rotary cylinders
Fluid transfer and cylinder actuation on rotating assemblies.
Rotary actuators
Rack and pinion convert oil pressure into torque.
HAGC & AWC
Hydraulic capsules for thickness and width control in rolling mills.
Machining
Machining of mechanical components to customer drawings.
Special applications
Configurations developed around application requirements.
Piston accumulators
Energy storage and exchange with the hydraulic circuit.
Prefill valves
Rapid filling of main cylinders in hydraulic presses.
Standard products
Established configurations and mountings, including designs to ISO 6022.
Selection guide
Selection criteria and data to prepare a technical enquiry.
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Our products
Industries we serve
- Presses
- Metallurgy
- Naval and offshore
- Oil & gas and petrochemical
- Special applications
- Energy and civil engineering
About Silvio Fossa S.p.A.
Who is Silvio Fossa S.p.A.?+
Silvio Fossa S.p.A. is a manufacturer of custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders based in Gallarate (VA), Italy. For more than 70 years it has worked with leading industrial groups in Europe and around the world.
How large can the cylinders of Silvio Fossa S.p.A. be?+
Silvio Fossa S.p.A. works components with dimensions up to 3.000 mm diameter and 15.000 mm length and can assemble cylinders and components weighing up to 100 tons. Static and dynamic tests are performed up to 1.500 bar.
Which certifications does Silvio Fossa S.p.A. hold?+
Silvio Fossa S.p.A. has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and also holds ISO 14001 (received in 2005) and ISO 45001 (received on 25 July 2024) certifications.
Which sectors does Silvio Fossa S.p.A. serve?+
Metals and steel, test machines, petrochemical, naval, offshore, energy, cement and drilling industry, among others.
How can I request a quote?+
Write to fossaspa@fossacilindri.com, call +39 0331 792597 or use the Contacts page. The selection guide lists the data that helps prepare an accurate quote.
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Tell us about your application: our engineers will design the cylinder around it.