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AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT SOLUTION WITH CUSTOM ALLENAIR CYLINDERS
Alkon Success – May 2025
A value-add dealer of precision seeding equipment was experiencing an unacceptable failure rate on pneumatic cylinders used in a large-scale air seeder. The competitor’s cylinders were failing within a few thousand acres, forcing farmers to replace components far too often.
Frustrated by the high failure rate and short lifespan of off-the-shelf cylinders, the dealer turned to Allenair for a better solution.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ELIMINATES CRITICAL AIR LEAKS IN EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Alkon Success – May 2025
A major east coast metropolitan fire department preferred Alkon’s DOT brass fittings for their emergency vehicles but experienced air leaks over time. Relying on their trusted relationship with Alkon, they collaborated to identify the issue, which led to the development of XQ-DOT Fittings designed to withstand extreme temperatures.
The fire department chose Alkon’s brass DOT fittings for the air systems on their emergency vehicles because the fittings outperformed all competitors in durability.
ALKON HELPS AN UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AVOID DOWNTIME
Alkon Success – April 2025
A major U.S. manufacturer of underground construction equipment found itself without a reliable source of hydraulic cylinders. They turned to their trusted partner, Alkon Corporation and its Allenair cylinder specialists, to supply new cylinders and keep the assembly line moving.
A distributor servicing the underground construction equipment manufacturer reached out to Allenair with an urgent request. The manufacturer’s existing cylinder supplier had a machine failure. There was no estimated timeline for when production would resume. Without cylinders, assembly lines were at risk of shutting down.
MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER
March 2025
See how Alkon and our distributors help our customers win through standard and custom product applications in this quarter’s newsletter. Key highlights featured in this issue are:
- President Rich Yori thanks customers for their trust as Alkon continues to invest in service, innovation, and North American production while expanding facilities and sales teams to meet customer needs and grow into new industrial markets.
- Trailer OEM improves first-pass yield from 60% to 97% and reduces costs by switching to Alkon Push-to-Connect DOT Fittings with custom solutions and on-site training.
- Agricultural equipment dealer boosts productivity and reduces failures with high-quality Allenair cylinders, built for the rigors of precision seeding and lasting six times longer than competitors.
- When the original supplier failed, Allenair delivered custom hydraulic cylinders in days, avoiding downtime, improving reliability, and saving an underground construction OEM from costly delays.
- Explore our new sales team webpage to connect with your sales rep, learn about their background, and discover how they can better support your needs.
LETTER FROM ALKON CORPORATION PRESIDENT RICH YORI
February 2025
Dear valued Customers and Stakeholders,
As we embark upon a new year, I want to express my gratitude for your continued trust and partnership with Alkon Corporation and our family of brands including Allenair, Star Hydraulics, AIRman Products and Allen Avionics.
Alkon has made significant progress this past year by… Continue Reading
ALKON HELPS OEM TRAILER MANUFACTURER IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES
Alkon Success – February 2025
Southern OEM swaps out compression fittings to push-to-connect fittings and solves nagging problem.
An OEM trailer customer needed a custom fitting for their testing process. While quickly delivering this custom solution, opportunities to increase trailer throughput and decrease costs associated with end of the line rework were identified. This included the cost of parts, total manhours associated with the rework, and initial installation time. After a stringent battery of testing, Alkon DOT Push-To-Connect fittings stood above the competition.
CLEARING THE AIR
Fluid Power Journal, November 2024
By Tim Wheeler, Alkon Corp.
Air-over-oil devices are an economical way to add precise control to simple compressed-air motion. While other technologies have attempted to replace these systems, air-over-oil controls are economical to apply, easy to maintain, and simple to adjust and control. While some associate air-over-oil systems with leaks, oil mist, and aesthetic concerns, there are many ways to safely implement air-over-oil motion control, taking advantage of the savings and simplicity of a well-engineered system.
STAR HYDRAULICS HELPS TRUCK AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Alkon Success – October 2024
Volta Ion delivers an innovative product, integrating custom-made cylinders and advanced hydraulics.
Volta Ion was founded on September 11, 2018, as an innovation-driven company with a mission to revolutionize the automotive service equipment industry. Volta Ion has a focus on safety and sustainability and strives to create cutting-edge equipment that not only enhances human motion but also prevents accidents in the workplace. Star Hydraulics has developed a strategic partnership with Volta Ion to engineer a custom solution for the truck maintenance industry.
COMPANY’S TRANSFORMATION WITH ROTARY TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing News – July 1, 2024
In the modern era of precision machining, businesses are consistently seeking ways to enhance quality, streamline processes, minimize waste and lower overall costs. To achieve these objectives, companies need access to advanced technologies and tailored solutions that align with their specific requirements. As a privately held company for over four decades, Alkon Corporation understands the significance of prioritizing ongoing advancements.
Alkon Corporation is a provider of high-quality valves, fittings and cylinders in the industrial and mobile sectors. Alkon not only has its own product line, but also features Star Hydraulics, AIRman and Allenair. The brand has over 250 nationwide distributors, multiple OEMs and a production plant in Mexico…
ALKON CORPORATION UNVEILS INNOVATIVE TRAILER SOLUTIONS – LIGHTNING® LIFT-AXLE VALVE AND MODULE-AIR®
Alkon Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality pneumatic components and systems, is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products: the Lightning® Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR®. Engineered to revolutionize trailer performance and reliability, these innovative products offer unparalleled accuracy, configurability, and durability for the transportation industry.
The Lightning Lift-Axle Valve sets a new standard in trailer performance, offering unmatched accuracy and speed. Designed to lift an axle within seconds, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve activates with lightning speed in order to reduce tire damage during tight maneuvering and lowering again as soon needed. Its simple installation process is combined with centralized connection points to minimize leak paths and ensure airtight hassle-free maintenance for operators. Manufactured entirely in the United States, the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve guarantees superior craftsmanship and precise pressure regulation, setting a new benchmark for trailer aftermarket and OEM solutions.
Alkon’s Module-AIR control system streamlines installation and provides endless valve configurability to the end customer, giving OEMs a strategic advantage over the competition. With reduced leak paths and centralized controls packaged in a durable composite box, Module-AIR provides a secure environment that gives peace of mind for quality valve operation for the entire lifetime of the vehicle. Manufactured in Alkon’s state-of-the-art facilities here in the US, Module-AIR exemplifies the company’s commitment to quality, responsiveness, and innovation, empowering trailer OEMs to gain a competitive edge in the market.
“Alkon Corporation is dedicated to engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of the transportation industry,” said Rich Yori, president at ALKON Corporation. “With the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR, we’re proud to offer products that embody the 3 Point Promise that we make to each of our customers: to lead the industry with safe products that are built with integrity, and trusted by leading OEMS all throughout North America.”