Markets
OIL AND GAS
Our pumps are used in both exploration and production. Our double-acting, manifold mount and 2 speed pumps are regularly used on panel systems. Our wire-line oil saving pumps are used in production.
MINING & CONSTRUCTION
Star provides cylinders, lift-jacks, swivels and a variety of pumps to the mining and construction industries. Our hand pumps do not require electricity and are used in a variety of main and back-up systems. Star’s hydraulic cylinders have been used in a variety of ways with some of the large custom cylinders used in bridge construction, dams and similar applications.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Our foot-operated and hand-operated lift jacks are the main focus for this market. Our lift jacks are often used as a vital component of material handling carts. Our stainless steel and nickel-plated jacks can be used in wash-down applications commonly required for food and medical applications.
TRANSPORTATION
Star’s standard and custom lines of pneumatic cylinders are used in heavy-duty trucks for tail-gate locks, high-lifts and belly-dump applications.
MEDICAL AND FOOD HANDLING
Special non-leak pumps are used to move heavy equipment including surgical stations. Our hydraulic cylinders are used in hospital beds. Our stainless steel and nickel-plated jacks and pumps are used in wash-down applications required by these industries.
AGRICULTURE
We sell lift jacks and single, two-speed and custom pumps to the agriculture market for a variety of uses.
MILITARY
Star provides various standard and custom pumps to the military for use in ships as back-ups if the main hydraulic system fails as well as in combination with hydraulic systems for a variety of applications. Our pumps continue to be used in special military vehicles.
MANUFACTURING, QA, TESTING
The pumps, cylinders and lift jacks we make provide are used in a multitude of applications for the manufacturing industry. They are also used in test labs, for show displays and other non-direct applications.
GROUND SUPPORT
Although not directly used in aircraft, our pumps, lift jacks and cylinders are used in ground support hydraulic applications.
MUNICIPAL
In addition to using a variety of pumps and lift jacks, our Post Straighteners are a fast, efficient tool to handle bent parking meter posts in many small, medium and large cities.
GENERAL HYDRAULICS
Star hydraulic pumps and cylinders are used in a wide variety of applications. We have custom cylinders used by tug-boats to connect to barges, cylinders used to straighten railroad track, pumps that are used in hydraulic trailer systems, pumps and lift-jacks used by schools and universities and much, much more