ALTER. HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

Founded by Sandro Muschio in the mid-80s after twenty years of experience in the construction of cylinders, for the past 30 years ALTER has been synonymous with quality, safety and innovation in the production of hydraulic cylinders.

 

A company that provides the right solution in any area requiring hydraulic movement, from earth moving to drilling machines, presses, cranes, agricultural machinery, as well as applications in the maritime and railway industry.

Research and Development

The constant search for new processing methods and advanced technologies allows ALTER to live up to the expectations of an increasingly demanding and competitive international market. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions make the company an industry leader in handling a variety of requests and meeting highly specific needs.
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Production

ALTER covers a production area of ​​3,500 square meters to the south of Verona and employs a staff of 21 people working in technical, sales and purchasing departments and in the production team. Cylinders are created and assembled using top quality components, sourced exclusively from Italy and Europe.
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Quality Control

The quality of ALTER branded products is guaranteed by carefully controlling the entire production process, selecting certified materials, and having each item rigorously tested by highly skilled technicians. ALTER also uses cutting-edge systems in the final testing phase, as cylinders undergo thorough inspections carried out with the most innovative control technologies.
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Our Products
  • Municipal Vehicles

    Municipal Vehicles

    Small and medium size cylinders assembled on draining, ditch cleaning and water recycling machines. (Client: KAISER AG)
  • Railway Industry

    Railway Industry

    Undercarriage cylinders, with or without sensors, suitable for rail transport.
  • Automatic Press Brakes

    Automatic Press Brakes

    Blade holder cylinders and press cylinders for automatic hydraulic press brakes, with benders for very thick materials.  
  • Compacting Presses

    Compacting Presses

    Waste compactor cylinders.
  • Marble Processing Equipment

    Marble Processing Equipment

    Cutting wire tensioner cylinder. (Client: SOCOMAC SRL)
  • Earthmoving Equipment

    Earthmoving Equipment

    Medium size cylinders such as: bucket cylinders, arm withdrawing cylinders, steering cylinders for excavators, bulldozers, levellers and scrapers. (Client: KAISER AG)
  • Demolition

    Demolition

    Medium and large size cylinders for demolition pliers, shears, crushers and crusher buckets. (Client: VTN EUROPE SRL)
  • Drilling

    Drilling

    Pull-down cylinders, vice cylinders, stabilizer cylinders, antenna positioning cylinders. (Client: SOILMEC SPA)
  • Maritime Industry

    Maritime Industry

    Cylinders to operate sluice gates in iron or stainless steel, up to Ø380 and stroke length of up to 4,500mm. Cylinders for offshore applications in AISI316-F51-F55 stainless steel. Tender lift cylinders and gangway handling cylinders . Telescopic cylinders for radar lifting and anti-rotation, with a stroke length of up to 3,000mm.
  • Front and Side Lifting

    Front and Side Lifting

    Lifting cylinders, steering cylinders and outlet cylinders. Fork handling cylinders. Cylinders to load and unload iron and non-iron waste containers. (Client: BAUMANN SRL, UT-AG)
  • Agriculture

    Agriculture

    Shifting cylinders, rotation cylinders, mouldboard opening and closing cylinders for ploughs of various sizes. (Client: ER.MO SPA)

OUR TEAM

Sandro Muschio
CEO
Marianna Muschio
Sales Manager
Martino Muschio
Office Manager

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