DEL MAR, Calif. — Hydroswing, which produces single panel hydraulic door systems, is back. After listening to the needs of the market, and making changes in production and pricing, Hydroswing North America is again open for business, according to company officials.
Hydroswing is now being manufactured in ISO 9001 approved global manufacturing plants worldwide, allowing for a 25% price cost reduction in the final product.
“We’ve made some big changes,” says Vice President of Operations and Technical Sales Martin Chell. “Being the original hydraulic door manufacturer, we have always had an outstanding product. But we knew we had to make some changes and come to our buyers more cost effectively. We have achieved that now and are hitting the market with the same high quality hydraulic doors, but at a bifold price, square foot for square foot. It will be revolutionary for the aviation industry.”
All doors 40’ x 10’ and up to 45’ x 16’ feet are $10,999 for purchase orders received by Jan. 12, including standards to meet a 90 mph wind code (excluding any taxes and freight), company officials said. Florida buyers must add 15% for additional wind load steel requirements.
The Hydroswing retro fits to replace the bifold, stacker, bottom rolling, top hung and sectional panel hangar doors, company officials noted. The doors can be used for new builds, steel, wood or block.
For more information: Hydroswing.com
I have had one in use for 13 years. Only problem I had was a leaking hydraulic line but that was from an installation problem. I love the door. It’s a little slow and creaky during the winter months but that’s not a real problem here in North Georgia. One of the reasons I love it is because you can get a garage door type control and close it or open it while you are outside just like an auto door opener. You just push the airplane out, crank and warm up while closing it. Come back in from flying, open the door and just taxi the airplane to the inside of the hanger. Another benefit from the design is that it offers a nice awning type shade when open. It keeps you out of the sun and rain with a very nice large shelter overhead at any angle you want.
I was disappointed when the company went out of business. Seems like the design was passed along to different owners and without a good biz plan. Only complaint I would have is that the price has really gone up since 2000 when I bought mine. Can’t remember but I think we might have gotten a special deal since we were the first ones on the field (0GE5) in North Georgia to get one. I think it was around $7k at the time. I haven’t done an official count but I think that there are now some 30 or more on our field. Everyone loves them.
Bottom line: if you can afford it you have to have it. It’s just way better than any other type of door on the market. Have never heard of anyone who didn’t love it and regretted the purchase. I have convinced many people to get one and they all rave about it.
Great Product. I have had my Hydroswing door in use for 10 years this month with no mechanical problems. In Florida that is saying something!