How HyPneu and Parker Restored a High-Performance Geophysics Vehicle to Compliance
Hydraulic system overhaul brings mission-critical vehicle back online – safer, stronger, and future-ready.
CHALLENGE
Unsafe Hydraulics Ground Critical Exploration Vehicle
A specialist geophysics vehicle failed TÜV inspection due to outdated hydraulics and incomplete documentation – rendering it non compliant under EU Directive 2014/68/EU. Previous repair attempts by other providers had failed, putting time-sensitive research missions at risk.
SOLUTION
HyPneu Delivers a Certified, Custom-Built Hydraulic Overhaul
Partnering with Parker, The HyPneu Group developed and implemented a compliant, high-performance hydraulic system using Parker genuine components. The project included 120 hours of engineering, fault analysis, and documentation to meet all modern safety standards.
BENEFITS
Certified. Reliable. Ready for the Road.
The vehicle is now fully TÜV-compliant, more efficient, and easier to maintain. Future maintenance is streamlined thanks to improved system clarity and documentation – enabling uninterrupted operation in extreme environments.
“Our close collaboration with Parker for more than 25 years is far more than a supplier relationship for us. It is a strategic building block in our systems business – because we can rely on proven quality, jointly develop innovations, and have a strong, reliable global player as a partner even for complex requirements. This has proven very helpful over the years, especially for highly complex systems.”
Tobias Lohberger
Technical Director of HyPneu Systems
A Critical Halt: When Safety Standards Stop Progress
In the demanding world of seismic exploration, every operational day counts. For one customer operating a highly specialised exploration vehicle, a routine inspection turned into a major setback. The vehicle, vital for seismic surveys across Europe, was grounded after failing to meet updated safety regulations under the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014-68EU) and BSV standards.
Without TÜV approval, the vehicle could not legally operate. The reason? An outdated and non-compliant hydraulic system. Worse still, the vehicle’s hydraulic documentation was incomplete and inconsistent, and previous repair attempts by third-party providers had failed. With critical research and industrial projects scheduled, time was of the essence—and the pressure was on.
Enter The HyPneu Group: Specialists in the Complex and Unclear
Recognising the urgent need for a trusted, technically skilled partner, the customer turned to HyPneu Group, a Parker Certified Distributor renowned for solving complex fluid power challenges. Backed by more than 25 years of close collaboration with Parker, HyPneu brought deep hydraulic expertise, engineering rigour, and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
From the start, HyPneu worked closely with Parker and the relevant monitoring authority to develop a complete safety and modernisation concept. Their goal was clear: to restore the vehicle to full operational status—safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the latest EU regulations.
A Technical Turnaround: Customised, Compliant, and Complete
The project involved a full system redesign, overhauling the outdated hydraulics using tested, high-performance components from Parker’s extensive product portfolio.
“Especially when systems or existing concepts aren’t working, partners who think and act in a solution-oriented manner are needed.”
Marek Havlicek, Managing Partner of the HyPneu Group
- Certified hydraulic accumulators
- Advanced filtration and safety valve technology
- Newly integrated documentation systems
- All required approvals and release documentation
- ~120 hours of engineering and testing
HyPneu engineers had to first dissect an undocumented and irregular system, identify historic design errors, and restore clarity before beginning the modernisation.
The result: A fully certified hydraulic system that is robust, efficient, and easier to maintain.
Proven Partnership: Parker and HyPneu in Sync
The success of the project was also a testament to the strength of HyPneu’s strategic relationship with Parker. With direct access to certified components and the support of Parker’s engineers, HyPneu was able to deliver a compliant, high-quality solution under tight timelines.
“Our close collaboration with Parker for more than 25 years is far more than a supplier relationship for us.”
Tobias Lohberger, Technical Director of HyPneu Systems
“It is a strategic building block in our systems business – because we can rely on proven quality, jointly develop innovations, and have a strong, reliable global player as a partner even for complex requirements.”
Results That Move the Earth—Literally
The vehicle is now fully TÜV-certified and operational, with a future-ready hydraulic system designed to support extreme environmental conditions and intensive workloads. With improved system performance and serviceability, the customer can now focus on their mission: unlocking the secrets of the Earth with seismic surveys that delve around 10 kilometres beneath the surface.
- 100% compliance with current EU safety standards
- Reduced maintenance overheads due to improved system design
- Future-proofed documentation to support ongoing compliance and upgrades
Building on Success: A Roadmap for Continued Partnership
For HyPneu and Parker, this project is more than a one-off success. It’s a demonstration of how deep technical expertise, reliable products, and collaborative partnerships can tackle even the most challenging MRO scenarios. The relationship with the customer is ongoing, with future plans to standardise documentation and maintenance protocols across their fleet.
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