In the mid-1970s, our founder, Brian Baker, realised that there was a considerable gap in the Australian market for hydraulic control valves. Hoping to offer Australian industries a robust hydraulic product, he soon started Oilpath and created the OP20, which instantly became the industry benchmark in performance and reliability.
Our commitment to innovation was formally acknowledged in 2013 when we received an AusIndustry grant from the Australian Government. This recognition celebrated our team’s expertise in transforming complex hydraulic concepts into commercial successes – a capability we bring to every client partnership.
Today, from our advanced manufacturing facility in Adelaide, we continue our proud tradition as an Australian-owned and operated company. While we maintain our local roots and personalised service, our deep understanding of both national and international markets allows us to deliver world-class hydraulic solutions.
Awarded registration to PAS 99 incorporating ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
All products are extensively tested before leaving the factory to be used in your application or project. We have developed a 4-phase design and manufacturing procedure to make sure our solutions work 100% of the time.
At Oilpath, safety and reliability are our priorities when it comes to manufacturing hydraulic systems. We take every measure to ensure the products you receive perform the way you want them to.
Rigorous simulation testing of circuit prior to manifold design.
3D CAD design and manufacturing drawings.
Prototype manufactured utilising our in-house CNC facilities, which include 5-axis machine capabilities, backed up by our on-site engineering team.
Full on-site system testing prior to project sign-off.
We value our partnerships with our customers and strive to provide transparent communication. We believe and take pride in open, clear dialogue at every stage of our relationship, ensuring you’re always informed and confident in our progress.
While we have been operating out of our Adelaide factory since 1977, we have distributors across Australia in every state who stock a wide range of Oilpath products. If you can’t find the product you need on the shelf, please get in touch with us here (contact form), and we’d be happy to supply you with the products directly from our central manufacturing hub.
Oilpath is a proud advocate for the innovation thriving in Australian manufacturing while recognising the critical role of a global supply chain. This includes strong partnerships with leading suppliers and customers worldwide, such as HydraForce, the largest hydraulic cartridge manufacturer in the world. In fact, in 2012, Oilpath was awarded the distinction of being the 5th largest international HydraForce distributor in the world.
When it comes to HydraForce in Australia, Oilpath is the trusted choice. We stock the products, understand their applications, and offer dedicated support through our expert team both within Oilpath and HydraForce, ensuring all your HydraForce needs are met seamlessly.
Explore our extensive range of products in our online catalogue. For more information about our inventory, feel free to contact our team at (08) 8277 4933—we’re always happy to assist.