High-performance sealing solutions tailored for Turkish hydraulic system requirements
An in-depth look at Turkey's industrial landscape and the growing demand for hydraulic sealing technology
Turkey's booming construction sector — including mega-projects like the Istanbul Canal and major highway expansions — drives immense demand for high-performance hydraulic wiper seals used in excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and concrete pumps. The Turkish construction industry accounts for nearly 8% of GDP, making it one of the most active markets for hydraulic components in the region.
With over 45,000 industrial facilities across Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) from Ankara to Bursa and Izmir, Turkey's manufacturing sector is a significant end-user of hydraulic sealing solutions. Automotive OEMs, machinery manufacturers, and steel plants all rely on reliable wiper seals to maintain uptime and reduce maintenance costs in hydraulic cylinder systems.
Turkey is one of Europe's top mineral producers, with active lignite, boron, and chromite mines across Zonguldak, Kütahya, and Eskişehir regions. Mining machinery — including hydraulic roof supports and shuttle cars — demands premium-grade wiper seals capable of withstanding harsh underground conditions, high pressure, and contamination.
Turkey's renewable energy capacity has more than doubled over the past decade. Wind turbine hydraulic pitch control systems and blade adjustment mechanisms depend on precision wiper seals for reliable long-term performance. With over 11 GW of installed wind capacity and rapid expansion, this sector presents a compelling growth opportunity for hydraulic seal suppliers.
Turkey's indigenous aerospace and defense industry — including projects by TAI, ROKETSAN, and ASELSAN — requires MIL-spec hydraulic sealing components. Aircraft landing gear, fighter jet hydraulics, and naval vessel systems demand ultra-precision wiper seals with exacting tolerances. Turkish Aerospace has positioned the country as a top-15 global defense exporter.
With massive investments in high-speed rail (including the Ankara-Istanbul and Konya-Karaman HSR lines), Turkey's transport infrastructure expansion requires durable hydraulic components. Braking systems, door actuation, and pantograph mechanisms use specialized sealing elements that must meet both Turkish Standards (TS) and European EN norms.
Turkey's unique geographic position bridging Europe and Asia, combined with its expanding industrial base, makes it one of the fastest-growing markets for hydraulic sealing components in the EMEA region. The country's push toward domestic manufacturing under its Industry 4.0 vision, along with government incentives for technology adoption in OIZs, is accelerating the demand for precision-engineered hydraulic wiper seals across all major industry verticals. Local distributors and international brands alike are scaling their Turkey operations to meet this demand.
How global innovation is shaping the future of hydraulic wiper seals in Turkey
Low-friction PTFE wiper seals are replacing conventional elastomers in high-cycle Turkish automotive assembly lines and press machinery. Stick-slip elimination and wider temperature tolerance (-60°C to +200°C) make PTFE the material of choice for demanding Turkish industrial applications.
Turkish manufacturers are integrating IoT-enabled hydraulic systems where embedded pressure and temperature sensors monitor seal performance in real time. Predictive maintenance platforms reduce unplanned downtime by up to 35% in Turkish cement and steel plants, making smart-compatible seals a growing requirement.
Sustainability regulations aligned with the EU Green Deal are pushing Turkish OEMs to source seals with lower environmental footprints. Bio-based NBR compounds and halogen-free seal materials are gaining traction, especially in export-oriented Turkish machinery manufacturers supplying European markets.
Turkish equipment manufacturers increasingly demand application-specific seal groove geometries. Simple groove designs that ease installation and reduce assembly errors — such as our low-friction PTFE wiper seals — are preferred for automated production lines operating in Turkey's automotive corridors around Bursa and Sakarya.
Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology actively encourages import substitution in the machinery components sector. International hydraulic seal suppliers with local stock, Turkish-language support, and fast logistics partnerships are outperforming foreign competitors who rely solely on long lead-time direct imports.
As Turkish hydraulic systems push beyond 350 bar operating pressures in advanced press brakes, injection molding machines, and mining supports, demand for multi-piece piston seal kits with elastomeric sealing elements and guide/backup rings has surged significantly in recent procurement cycles.
Competitive pricing for Turkey-based distributors, OEMs, and maintenance procurement teams. Contact us for volume discounts.
| Product | Material | Pressure Range | Temp Range | MOQ | Est. Unit Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Friction PTFE Wiper Seal (Simple Groove) | PTFE | Up to 400 bar | -60°C ~ +200°C | 50 pcs | From $1.80 |
| Double Acting Piston Rod Seals (X-Ring NBR) | NBR Elastomer | Up to 350 bar | -40°C ~ +120°C | 50 pcs | From $2.20 |
| Black NBR Hydraulic Cylinder Wiper Seal | NBR | Up to 300 bar | -30°C ~ +100°C | 100 pcs | From $0.95 |
| PTFE 304 FP Type Simmerring U-Seals | PTFE + Stainless 304 | Up to 420 bar | -60°C ~ +250°C | 30 pcs | From $3.50 |
| Three Piece Hydraulic Piston Seals Kit | Elastomer + Guide Rings | Up to 400 bar | -40°C ~ +150°C | 20 sets | From $5.80 |
| Easy Installation NBR Double Acting Piston Seals | NBR | Up to 250 bar | -30°C ~ +100°C | 100 pcs | From $1.20 |
| Steel Braided Rubber Hose (1&2 Ply) | Steel Braid + Rubber | High Pressure | -40°C ~ +120°C | 50 m | From $4.50/m |
Shaanxi Kelong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996, which grew from Xianyang Kelong Rubber Products Institute.
It is a Technological innovation company integrating R&D, production and sales, concentrating on hydraulic seal sets, high-pressure hose, coal mine auxiliary transportation equipment, repairing coal mine auxiliary transportation equipment, technological service and more. The products have been widely applied to Coal mining industry, Civil Aviation, High-speed railway, Engineering machinery, Wind power and more. The high-quality products and services are trusted by customers all over the world.
The company is among the top three in the domestic coal machine sealing industry, and high-pressure rubber hoses and Frame-type handling vehicles are expected to enter the top three within two years. The main products share 8% in the domestic market.









Real-world deployments of Kelong sealing solutions across Turkish and regional industrial projects

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Upgrading wind pitch hydraulic systems with our high-pressure hose and wiper seal solutions in Turkey's Aegean wind corridor.
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