Spool valve motors are designed for smooth low‑speed operation, high starting torque and robust performance in harsh environments. Adan’s spool valve motor families include: AMM Series – Compact, high‑torque motors suitable for winches, conveyors and industrial machinery. Compact Series – Space‑saving motors offering strong torque density for mobile and industrial applications. MS Series – General‑purpose spool valve motors used across a wide range of machinery. MT Series – Heavy‑duty motors designed for continuous operation under high load. MTHP Series – High‑pressure versions for demanding duty cycles. MV Series – Motors offering smooth low‑speed control and high mechanical efficiency. W / AWMP Series – High‑performance motors for mobile and industrial systems requiring robust torque output.

Plate valve motors provide precise control, high volumetric efficiency and excellent starting characteristics. They are widely used in industrial automation, marine equipment and lifting systems. E / AEMP Series – Compact plate valve motors offering high efficiency and smooth operation. F / AFMP Series – Motors designed for applications requiring high torque and reliable low‑speed performance. G / AGMP Series – High‑efficiency motors suitable for demanding industrial and mobile applications. H / AHMP Series – Heavy‑duty plate valve motors engineered for long service life under continuous load. V / AVMP Series – Motors offering strong torque characteristics and excellent controllability.

Adan manufactures a wide range of spring‑applied, hydraulically released brakes and multi‑disc brake units designed to integrate directly with Adan motors. ATMB Series – Motor‑mounted brake units for controlled stopping and load holding. MBS / MBSW Series – Spring‑applied, hydraulically released brakes for industrial and mobile machinery. MBW Series – Multi‑disc brakes offering high torque capacity and compact installation. MSSB Series – Brakes designed for applications requiring precise load control. MTSB / MTWB Series – Heavy‑duty brake units for winching, lifting and marine applications.

Adan reduction gearboxes are designed to pair directly with Adan motors, providing compact, high‑torque drive solutions for winches, conveyors, lifting equipment and marine deck machinery. FR35 / MMG5 Series – Robust reduction units for industrial and marine applications. GT25 / MGF5 / MGT5 Series – Gearboxes offering high torque capacity and smooth operation. GT25B Brake Reduction Unit – Integrated brake and gearbox assembly for compact drive systems. MGF5‑S / MGT5‑S / MGV25 Series – Reduction units designed for high load capacity and long service life. MGV5 Series – Compact gearboxes for mobile and industrial machinery. MMG5B Series – Heavy‑duty reduction units for demanding applications.

What products does Adan manufacture?

Adan produces low‑speed, high‑torque hydraulic motors, hydraulic brakes and gearbox reduction units. Their range includes spool valve motors, plate valve motors, spring‑applied brakes, multi‑disc brakes and compact reduction gearboxes.

Which industries use Adan hydraulic motors?

Adan motors are widely used in winches, conveyors, lifting equipment, marine deck machinery, offshore systems, agricultural machinery and industrial automation.

What is the difference between spool valve and plate valve motors?

Spool valve motors offer smooth low‑speed control and high starting torque, making them suitable for winching and lifting. Plate valve motors provide higher volumetric efficiency and improved starting characteristics, ideal for continuous‑duty industrial and marine applications.

Can Adan motors be supplied with integrated brakes or gearboxes?

Yes. Adan motors can be paired with spring‑applied, hydraulically released brakes and reduction gearboxes to create compact, high‑torque drive assemblies.

Does Adan manufacture hydraulic brakes?

Yes. Adan produces a wide range of brakes including spring‑applied, hydraulically released units and multi‑disc brakes. These are used for load holding, controlled stopping and safety‑critical applications.

What are Adan reduction units used for?

Adan reduction gearboxes increase torque and reduce output speed. They are commonly used in winches, conveyors, lifting systems and marine deck equipment.

Can Hydraulics Online identify older Adan motors or brakes?

Yes. We can identify older or undocumented Adan units from part numbers, photographs or application details and recommend suitable replacements.

Are Adan motors interchangeable with other LSHT motor brands?

In many cases, yes. Hydraulics Online can cross‑reference Adan motors with alternatives from manufacturers such as Staffa, SAI and Kawasaki where interchangeability is possible.

Do you supply Adan products worldwide?

Yes. Hydraulics Online supplies Adan motors, brakes and reduction units globally and provides full export documentation and technical support.

Adan Hydraulics

Hydraulics Online Technical Insight: Adan hydraulic motors, gearboxes and brakes for mobile, industrial and specialist applications

Adan Hydraulics is a UK manufacturer specialising in low‑speed, high‑torque hydraulic motors, brakes and reduction units.

Established in 1968, the company has built a reputation for engineering robust, reliable hydraulic drive solutions for industrial, mobile, marine and offshore applications. Adan designs and manufactures a wide range of hydraulic motors and associated products, including spool valve motors, plate valve motors, hydraulic brakes and gearbox reduction units, all produced at their facility in the United Kingdom.

Adan’s product range includes the AMM, Compact, E/AEMP, F/AFMP, G/AGMP, H/AHMP, MS, MT, MV, V/AVMP and W/AWMP motor series, as well as a comprehensive selection of hydraulic brakes and reduction gearboxes such as the FR35, GT25, MGF5, MMG5 and MGV5 families. These products are engineered for demanding applications requiring high torque, smooth low‑speed control and long‑term durability. Adan motors are widely used in winches, conveyors, lifting equipment, marine deck machinery, drilling systems, agricultural machinery and industrial automation.

The company also manufactures spring‑applied, hydraulically-released brakes, multi‑disc brakes, wheel‑brake assemblies and a gearbox reduction units designed to integrate directly with Adan motors. These combinations provide complete drive solutions for OEMs and end users requiring compact, high‑torque hydraulic systems.

Hydraulics Online supplies the full range of Adan hydraulic motors, brakes and reduction units. We support OEMs, maintenance teams and system designers with product selection, cross‑referencing, system integration and sourcing replacement units for both current and legacy Adan products.

Adan Product Series Overview

Adan manufactures a comprehensive range of low‑speed, high‑torque hydraulic motors, hydraulic brakes and gearbox reduction units. Their product families cover spool valve motors, plate valve motors, multi‑disc brakes and compact reduction gearboxes designed for demanding industrial, mobile, marine and offshore applications. The categories below provide an overview of some of the product supplied by Hydraulics Online..

Spool valve motors are designed for smooth low‑speed operation, high starting torque and robust performance in harsh environments. Adan’s spool valve motor families include:

AMM Series – Compact, high‑torque motors suitable for winches, conveyors and industrial machinery.
Compact Series – Space‑saving motors offering strong torque density for mobile and industrial applications.
MS Series – General‑purpose spool valve motors used across a wide range of machinery.
MT Series – Heavy‑duty motors designed for continuous operation under high load.
MTHP Series – High‑pressure versions for demanding duty cycles.
MV Series – Motors offering smooth low‑speed control and high mechanical efficiency.
W / AWMP Series – High‑performance motors for mobile and industrial systems requiring robust torque output.

Plate valve motors provide precise control, high volumetric efficiency and excellent starting characteristics. They are widely used in industrial automation, marine equipment and lifting systems.

E / AEMP Series – Compact plate valve motors offering high efficiency and smooth operation.
F / AFMP Series – Motors designed for applications requiring high torque and reliable low‑speed performance.
G / AGMP Series – High‑efficiency motors suitable for demanding industrial and mobile applications.
H / AHMP Series – Heavy‑duty plate valve motors engineered for long service life under continuous load.
V / AVMP Series – Motors offering strong torque characteristics and excellent controllability.

Adan manufactures a wide range of spring‑applied, hydraulically released brakes and multi‑disc brake units designed to integrate directly with Adan motors.

ATMB Series – Motor‑mounted brake units for controlled stopping and load holding.
MBS / MBSW Series – Spring‑applied, hydraulically released brakes for industrial and mobile machinery.
MBW Series – Multi‑disc brakes offering high torque capacity and compact installation.
MSSB Series – Brakes designed for applications requiring precise load control.
MTSB / MTWB Series – Heavy‑duty brake units for winching, lifting and marine applications.

Adan reduction gearboxes are designed to pair directly with Adan motors, providing compact, high‑torque drive solutions for winches, conveyors, lifting equipment and marine deck machinery.

FR35 / MMG5 Series – Robust reduction units for industrial and marine applications.
GT25 / MGF5 / MGT5 Series – Gearboxes offering high torque capacity and smooth operation.
GT25B Brake Reduction Unit – Integrated brake and gearbox assembly for compact drive systems.
MGF5‑S / MGT5‑S / MGV25 Series – Reduction units designed for high load capacity and long service life.
MGV5 Series – Compact gearboxes for mobile and industrial machinery.
MMG5B Series – Heavy‑duty reduction units for demanding applications.

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Hydraulics Online and Adan

Hydraulics Online supplies the full range of Adan hydraulic motors, brakes and reduction units. We support customers across industrial machinery, marine equipment, offshore systems, winching, lifting, conveying and mobile plant, providing technical guidance and global supply.

We work with OEMs, maintenance teams and system designers who rely on Adan’s low‑speed, high‑torque motor technology. Our team can assist with product selection, cross‑referencing, system integration and sourcing replacement units for older Adan motors, brake assemblies and reduction gearboxes.

We can assist with:

Sourcing Adan hydraulic motors, brakes and reduction units for new systems, upgrades and replacement applications
Identifying older or undocumented Adan units from part numbers, photographs or application details
Advising on torque, speed and displacement requirements for winches, conveyors, lifting systems and marine deck machinery
Cross‑referencing competitor motors and brakes, including Staffa, SAI, Kawasaki and other radial piston or LSHT motor brands
Supporting the design of integrated motor‑brake‑gearbox assemblies
Providing guidance on brake selection, load‑holding requirements and reduction ratios
Supplying Adan products worldwide with full export documentation

Hydraulics Online has supported customers in more than 130 countries and is the only official Export Champion in the UK hydraulics industry. Our experience with Adan’s AMM, MS, MT, MV, E/AEMP, F/AFMP, G/AGMP, H/AHMP, V/AVMP, W/AWMP motor families, as well as their brake and reduction unit ranges, ensures we can support a wide variety of applications requiring reliable, high‑torque hydraulic drive solutions.

Need technical guidance or can’t find the hydraulic equipment you’re looking for? Get in touch – our team will support you.

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