Haldex traces its origins back to 1887, when Halda Fickurfabrik was founded in Svängsta, Sweden. The company’s earliest products were clocks, followed later by taximeters, reflecting an early focus on mechanical precision. Over time, the business went through a series of name changes, mergers, and shifts in production direction as new technologies and markets emerged.
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Haldex traces its origins back to 1887, when Halda Fickurfabrik was founded in Svängsta, Sweden. The company’s earliest products were clocks, followed later by taximeters, reflecting an early focus on mechanical precision. Over time, the business went through a series of name changes, mergers, and shifts in production direction as new technologies and markets emerged.
A turning point came through Svenska Bromsregulatorer (SAB), founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of brake systems for trains. SAB’s expertise in braking technology laid the foundation for what would become Haldex’s modern identity. In 1962, SAB began testing whether its brake adjusters could be adapted from rail applications to road vehicles. The results were decisive and marked the beginning of Haldex’s long-standing role in heavy-vehicle braking.
By 1985, the group formally adopted the Haldex name. Since then, the brand has become widely recognised for brake and suspension technology for the commercial vehicle market, with tens of millions of brake adjusters produced over the decades.
Brake Systems and Air Suspension for Commercial Vehicles
Haldex is best known for its work in brake systems designed for demanding operating conditions. These systems are engineered to deliver consistent response and controlled brake pressure, helping maintain safety and predictability under load.
Core brake-related offerings include:
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Brake products used across trucks, trailers, and buses
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Automatic adjusters and service components
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Air-operated hardware such as a brake actuator
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Control elements that support reliable braking performance
Alongside braking, the company is also recognised for air suspension solutions. These systems are used to support ride stability, load distribution, and vehicle handling in working environments where durability matters. For maintenance teams, sourcing the right replacement parts plays an important role in keeping vehicles on the road and downtime to a minimum. Our Haldex range here focuses on hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, and related replacement parts for fluid power applications.
From Haldex Hydraulics to Concentric AB
Haldex’s involvement in fluid power developed alongside its braking expertise. The company’s hydraulic capabilities grew through a series of acquisitions. In 1987, it acquired the hydraulic division of John S. Barnes Corporation, a US-based manufacturer founded in 1929, eventually leading to the creation of Haldex Barnes Hydraulics. The division operated facilities in the United States and Germany. This brought gear pumps and related hydraulic components into the product portfolio.
In 2008, Haldex acquired Concentric, further strengthening its position in the field of hydraulic systems. Following a group restructuring in 2011, the hydraulics division was demerged and renamed Concentric AB. As a result, many hydraulic products are associated with both names in the field.
This history explains why customers may encounter:
Understanding that link helps when identifying parts for service or hydraulic pump replacement, particularly where original equipment specifications vary by application.
Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, and System Components
White House Products Ltd supports customers sourcing Haldex hydraulic parts and equivalent solutions for a wide range of applications. These include construction equipment, agricultural machinery, materials handling vehicles, and other mobile units that rely on dependable hydraulic solutions.
Our product range supports:
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Hydraulic pumps used in mobile and industrial systems
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Hydraulic motors, also referred to as fluid motors
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Supporting hydraulic components such as a coupling unit
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Hydraulic distributors used to manage flow through manifolds and valve blocks
All of these elements work together to manage fluid pressure and ensure the system performs as intended. Routine servicing can also include fluid replacement to protect hydraulic components and maintain stable pressure.
Replacement Pumps and Aftermarket Support
Many service enquiries relate to availability rather than design. When genuine Haldex parts are difficult to source, delays can follow.
Where original units are unavailable, White House Products Ltd can supply:
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Direct replacement pumps manufactured in-house
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Compatible replacement parts designed for like-for-like installation
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Support for hydraulic pump replacements without unnecessary modification
This approach helps restore performance while keeping downtime and fitting issues under control.
Haldex Hydraulic Pumps From White House Products Ltd
White House Products Ltd carries a variety of Haldex/Barnes gear pumps. However, due to the problems sourcing Haldex/John S. Barnes/Concentric pumps, as many are OEM special units, we supply direct replacements manufactured by White House Products Ltd.
You can view our currently available products in this section. For help identifying OEM Haldex parts, Concentric AB replacements, or other suitable hydraulic solutions, please contact +44 (0) 1475 742500 and speak with our team.
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