Summer, sunshine, and team time!

Last Friday, August 14, 2026, Universal Hydraulik held its annual summer party—joined by partners and children.

Stepping away from projects, production, and the daily work routine, the day focused on one main thing: enjoying time together. In a relaxed atmosphere, there was plenty of opportunity for conversation and personal interaction among colleagues.

Great food, professional live music, and an extensive program of activities for the children all contributed to a successful summer party.

We are already looking forward to our next celebration together!

The 3 biggest mistakes when selecting a cooler—and how to avoid them.

A cooler is more than just a component. If it is incorrectly specified, the consequences can include high temperatures, unplanned downtime, and unnecessary costs.

❌ Mistake 1: Focusing only on cooling capacity
High cooling capacity alone is not enough. Factors such as flow rate, pressure drop, the cooling medium, ambient temperature, and available installation space must also be considered to ensure the system operates reliably in the long term.

❌ Mistake 2: Choosing a standard unit instead of a custom design
Every machine has unique requirements. A cooler for a stationary industrial plant differs significantly from one designed for mobile applications, marine use, mining, or compressed air technology. Custom design saves time and money down the line.

❌ Mistake 3: Underestimating maintenance and service life
An efficient cooler should not only work today but also remain cost-effective to operate for years to come. Ease of cleaning, material selection, and corrosion resistance are crucial factors for a long service life.

At Universal Hydraulik, we do not develop cooling solutions based on a standard catalog; instead, we tailor them to your specific application. From hybrid heat exchangers, oil-to-air and oil-to-water coolers to complete hydraulic and cooling systems—our goal is always to achieve maximum operational reliability and efficiency.

Are you planning a new system or looking to optimize an existing cooling solution? Get in touch with us—together, we will find the right solution for your application.

Successfully recertified to ISO 14001.

Sustainable business practices and the responsible use of resources are key components of our corporate development. We are therefore delighted to have successfully recertified our environmental management system to the ISO 14001 standard.

This certification confirms that we systematically monitor our environmental performance, review relevant processes, and continuously work on improvements.

For Universal Hydraulik, this means going beyond mere documentation of environmental management and consistently putting it into practice in our day-to-day operations—from efficient processes and the conscious use of resources to the continuous refinement of our standards.

A big thank you to all our colleagues whose daily efforts contributed to this successful recertification.

Construction machinery is subjected to heavy loads on a daily basis.

High ambient temperatures, dust, long operating hours, and fluctuating load conditions place significant demands on hydraulic systems.

Reliable cooling is a crucial factor in ensuring machine availability and service life.

Universal Hydraulik develops cooling solutions for mobile applications, such as:
✔ Oil-to-air and oil-to-water coolers
✔ Combined cooling systems for complex requirements
✔ Thermal and pressure bypass solutions
✔ Variable-speed fan drives
✔ Customized solutions and retrofit concepts

Cooling performance is not the only priority; tailoring the system to the specific application, available installation space, and operating conditions is equally critical.

We support our customers throughout the development of suitable cooling solutions, from the initial technical design to final implementation.

Healthy employees are the foundation of long-term corporate success.

That is why we were pleased to welcome Dennis Maslowski from AOK to Universal Hydraulik. The discussion focused on "Mesana"—a data-driven health analysis tool that helps companies identify health-related potential and foster it in a targeted manner.

A comprehensive analysis allows health-related issues to be detected early on, enabling the implementation of appropriate measures. This lays the groundwork for greater well-being in the daily work routine, higher employee satisfaction, and reduced absenteeism in the long run.

For us, workplace health management is not merely a short-term project, but a key component of a sustainable corporate culture.

Many thanks to Dennis Maslowski and AOK for the insightful discussion and for presenting the opportunities Mesana offers to companies. We look forward to continuing to actively develop our approach to health.

Mechanical engineering systems operate reliably only when their cooling systems function reliably, too.

The power density and thermal load of modern machinery are constantly increasing. Consequently, high-performance cooling technology is no longer merely a detail; it is an essential component of an efficient and safe system.

For over 40 years, Universal Hydraulik has been developing custom cooling and heat exchanger solutions for the mechanical engineering sector—ranging from individual components to complete hydraulic and cooling systems.

Our solutions assist machine and plant manufacturers with, among other things:
✔ reliable hydraulic oil cooling during continuous operation
✔ high process stability, even with increasing power density
✔ retrofitting and replacement of existing heat exchangers
✔ custom-engineered solutions for both new and existing machinery

Whether for series-produced machines or bespoke custom systems, we develop cooling concepts tailored precisely to your application. Through in-house design, state-of-the-art simulation software, and comprehensive testing procedures, we ensure the long-term, reliable operation of your machinery.

Are you looking for a high-performance cooling solution for your machine, or do you wish to optimize existing systems?

Talk to our experts; we provide support from the initial design phase through to the finished solution.