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Dear customers and partners,

At Chapel, we have always taken pride in offering cylinders that combine strength, sustainability and compliance with environmental standards. With our range of telescopic cylinders, we are setting the competitive standard.

And here’s why.

Robust and long-lasting

Our cylinders are designed with parts machined from solid, ensuring optimum mechanical strength. This design ensures a working life in exceeding 20 years, far beyond market standards.

As proof of this, some of our customers are replacing the seals on cylinders that are over 30 years old!

Our treatment: a sustainable, high-performance solution

We have opted for nitrocarburizing and post-oxidation to ensure maximum protection and performance:

• Nitrocarburizing (standard on all our telescopic parts): excellent resistance to wear and friction, as well as classic corrosion resistance.
• Post-oxidation: optional extra layer offering superior corrosion protection (x3 compared with conventional resistance).

Our treatment modifies the physical structure of the steel itself, making it much more resistant to impact and extending the lifetime of the corrosion protection, unlike coating processes such as chrome plating, zinc plating and painting.

A more eco-friendly choice.

Post-oxidation and nitrocarburizing offer major ecological advantages:

• Toxicology, ecotoxicology: nitrided elements do not contain hexavalent chromium (Cr6), which is becoming increasingly regulated.

• Eco-friendly process: our treatment processes (gas or salt bath) generate few or no waste products, and waste can be fully recycled to produce new reagents with virtually no impact on the environment.

• In comparison with chrome: traditional chromium plating offers variable resistance (96h/120h in class 9 BS for the most common applications, and between 24h and 1000h depending on production methods).               Post-oxidation is therefore a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative.

French production and European sourcing

• Our cylinders are manufactured in France using rigorous European sourcing, guaranteeing an optimised carbon footprint.

• We offer a wide range of fittings (rod ends, spherical plain bearings, trunnions) and supply fittings to suit all your needs.

The CHAPELFLEXePUMPhas been specifically designed to meet the needs of demanding professionals. It’s your reliable partner for daily operations, combining robustness, simplicity, and reliability. 

Easy to Use All you need is a power drill to operate it. No more complex systems or wasted effort: just turn it on and you’re done. 

👉 See the FLEXePUMP CHAPEL in action here:

👉 https://youtu.be/oEHg3ZyaVvM  

Horizontal Mounting for Maximum Flexibility 

The FLEXePUMP can be adapted to all working configurations thanks to its horizontal mounting.
Whether you face space constraints or have specific requirements, its quick and simple installation optimizes your work environment and ensures enhanced performance. 

Always Ready, Even in Unexpected Situations

Power drill failure? No drill available?
No problem. The FLEXePUMP remains fully operational thanks to its integrated hand pump. You can continue your operations without any interruptions, ensuring maximum productivity.

➜ For More Than Just Tipping: FLEXePUMP Double-Acting VersionFor applications beyond tipping, the FLEXePUMP is also available

New for 2025: The Double acting FLEXePUMP 

CHAPEL continues to innovate with the Double acting FLEXePUMP.
This new version brings significant improvements:

Easy to use > for faster and more efficient operations

Enhanced versatility to meet a wide range of needs

Optimal efficiency with its double-acting system

The Double-Acting FLEXePUMP is designed to meet the highest demands.   

We are pleased to inform you that Chapel Hydraulique will be exhibiting at a trade fair in Germany dedicated to professionals in our business sector.

This exhibition will be an opportunity for us to present our hydraulic cylinder solutions and to discuss with you about any projects you may have. Whether you’re looking for new products or technical advice, our team will be on hand to meet your needs.

Dear customers,

In recent years, we have observed a decrease in demand for steel tanks, with a growing preference for plastic models. Due to this shift, we are no longer able to maintain sufficient production volumes to ensure competitive pricing on steel. As a result, we have decided to focus our production exclusively on plastic tanks.

To facilitate this transition, we have developed an adapter bracket that allows the same fastening systems to be retained, ensuring compatibility with your existing installations.

The installation of this bracket maintains the same mounting holes (except for 1L tanks), but you will still need to check the overall dimensions. You can contact our sales department, which will provide the plans for verification.

Thank you for your understanding, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or requests.

We thank you for your confidence and remain at your disposal for any questions

All our standard products are available on stock :

• Black primer on the cylinders except for cylinder crutch and “wood splitter”
• Zinc-plated double-acting micro cylinders 
• Wood Splitter
• Crutch
• Telesocpic cylinders 

Option : 

• Finish painting available within 2 weeks (colour upon request)
• Adaptable double pilot operated check valve and over center valves

Our entire range of products is manufactured in France

For your enquiries, please contact us !

CHAPEL Group

6 production units in France, 2 in Germany

Increasing production capacities that allows us 

to have 8 weeks lead time

Fully automatized production lines

The leading European manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and hand pumps.

Increasing our production capacities for telescopic cylinders

• 2 production plants in France : our last production unit, which was launched last year, is fully robotized
• A manufacturing capacity of over 90,000 telescopic cylinders per year
• A wide range of cylinders for light tipping vehicles <3.5T with zinc plated outside tube for a longer durability
• A wide range of telescopic cylinders for heavy tippers for agricultural trailers and public works
• Oxynitrocarburized components to provide high levels of corrosion and impact protection
• Customers across 5 continents.

The best of both worlds: Manual & Gear Pump to manage every situation!
use your electric screw driver for a maximum efficiency.
No more battery? No problem, your hand pump will do the job!

If you need further information, please feel free to contact our sales department.
By phone : +33 (0) 476 07 20 46
By mail : ventes@chapel-hydraulique.com