If you're looking for a safe, reliable locking/load holding solution for your hydraulic components, look no further than Bear-Loc®. This innovative locking system has earned the trust of companies around the world because of innovative design, ease of use, unparalleled safety, and performance. Bear-Loc® is the ideal solution whenever you need high system stiffness, zero backlash, and infinite position locking. We can make your Bear-Loc® system as small as 1-inch rod diameter and as large as 4 million pounds of load holding capacity.
York Precision Machining & Hydraulics is pleased to offer these state-of-the-art hydraulic locking solutions for sale to our current and future customers. We have the in-house design and engineering expertise and the machining and manufacturing capabilities to produce a hydraulic locking solution that meets your exact specifications. Submit the form to receive a free quote!
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Benefits Of Bear-Loc®
Bear-Loc® uses a positive locking approach to instantly lock automatically when hydraulic pressure is removed, whether intentionally or accidentally. No backlash or unplanned movement, which means reliably high performance. Bear-Loc® can hold the load indefinitely without drift. When hydraulic pressure is applied, the rod moves freely--which also means little or no wear. Unlike conventional systems, Bear-Loc® serves as a primary and reliable hydraulic failsafe locking/load-holding solution. Expect many years of dependable performance with Bear-Loc.®
Off-the-shelf traditional locking systems have restrictions, such as limited load capacity, unplanned movement, limited positioning, undefined quality and reliability, and fewer connection options, to name just a few limitations.
In contrast, Bear-Loc® uses a patented design featuring an interference fit; the rod is larger than the sleeve. Bear-Loc® features infinite locking capability, it can engage at any point along the rod and stroke. Fewer contact points and components create lasting durability when used according to manufacturer instructions. Plus, Bear-Loc® can handle loads up to 4 million pounds, operating pressure ranges up to 5,000 psi, and rod sizes up to 27 inches in diameter.
Bear-Loc® delivers a custom solution that provides a superior return on investment. Here's why:
Fail-safe reliability
Easy to use
High system stiffness
Zero backlash
Infinite position and bidirectional locking
The abundance of advanced features sets Bear-Loc® apart from other hydraulic cylinders, air cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and compressed air system lockout devices on the market. Lockout capability is just one of its features. The wide range of available configurations make it extremely versatile — you can use it for many different applications. It's also built to last — expect decades of reliable service from your Bear-Loc®.
Bear-Loc® has a unique patented design based on the principle of elastic expansion of metal under pressure. No other locking device combines:
Up to 4 million pounds
Lock Capacities
1 inches to 27 inches
Rod Diameters
2.75 inches to 7 feet
Sleeve Lengths
Bear-Loc® has a unique patented design based on the principle of elastic expansion of metal under pressure. Bear-Loc® can be customized and comes in a wide range of sizes:
Bear-Loc® Customizable Sizes
Awards & Certifications
Associations & Partnerships
Infinite-Position and Bidirectional Locking
Many Available Configurations
Design Simplicity
Versatility
Special Coatings
Automatic Locking
Bear-Loc® Capabilities
Customer Commendations
US Defense Customer: “Bear-Loc® is superior to any other solution in the market.”
US Manufacturing Customer: A YorkPMH manager recalls our first meeting with a leading manufacturer in the region: “He flew all over the world trying to find a locking actuator that instantly locks and does not move. He found us right in his back yard, so to speak. He said to me, ‘You’re the only one in the world, do you know that?'"
US Engineering Customer: “Cooperation between York Precision and Coupling Corporation America was excellent. York Precision completed their part of the project with an excellent product, and on time. CCA will certainly look forward to additional applications of the Rotary or Axial Bear-Loc® devices in conjunction with CCA projects.”
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