American Hydro
135 Stonewood Rd, York, Pennsylvania, United States

We began over 30 years ago with the intention of starting a hydro-turbine company that was unique in the industry. Our uniqueness comes from exceptional skills in hydro-turbine and pump design and manufacturing which leads to a strong focus around the concept of “total service. “  The American Hydro promise of “total service” is the foundation of our company and is found in every step of our process from sales to commissioning. Our team of dedicated employees utilizes their extensive knowledge and experience to ensure your project meets your expectations.  At American Hydro, we love what we do. We maintain great pride and enthusiasm for each relationship we forge with our customers. These valued alliances are at the core of how our business has continued to grow and succeed.

Capabilities

• Integrated machining services
• Thermal spray application
• Welding repairs
• Inspection and NDT
• Roll polishing
• In-situ machining
• Equipment overhauls
• Dynamic balancing
• Crack repair & stitching (cast iron)
• Bearing babbitting

Our Vision

At American Hydro, we understand that turbines are the heart of the power plant. Hydro turbines need to work efficiently and they need to last. We are committed to the future of our customers and that of the hydropower industry by continuing to provide the best products and services on the market. And we are dedicated to the safety of our customers and our employees every day.  Every customer has a unique set of technical challenges that require creative solutions to achieve increased reliability and revenue. We accomplish this task with every project we undertake by leading the industry in hydropower technology analytics, superior engineering designs and intelligent project management techniques.  American Hydro is proud to have built and refurbished hundreds of hydro turbines throughout the world. We strive to continue providing our services on a global level and want to welcome any new customers to the American Hydro family and thank our established customers for the support and sense of community that we have created together. We don’t just build turbines; we build relationships based on trust.

Today

American Hydro is a company steeped in the tradition of hydropower. We honor the history of the industry and we work diligently to build upon it, continually striving for increased turbine performance, reliability, and revenue for our customers. For over 30 years, American Hydro has been a leader in the hydroelectric industry for our designs, manufacturing, upgrading and servicing of high performance hydro turbines, pump turbines and large pumps.  American Hydro was founded in 1986 by four engineers who recognized that the hydropower industry lacked a manufacturer who specialized in the upgrade and rehabilitation of turbines and turbine components.  American Hydro was the perfect solution to fill the void.  By introducing the concept of “The Service Company” to the hydropower industry, as well as providing unparalleled upgrades using cutting-edge technology and proprietary computer based design, American Hydro found immediate success in not only resolving complex turbine issues, but  in dramatically improving turbine power, efficiency and resistance to cavitation.. This success is in no small part due to our original team of engineers who revolutionized the industry with their advanced computer design and analysis software. Today we continue to provide high-performance hydro turbine designs through advanced technology, just as we did 30 years ago.

Markets We Serve

Since 1986, American Hydro has offered custom hydropower solutions and turbine services to North America, Europe, Latin America and select locations throughout the world. Whether you’re an independently-owned power producer, a public utility, or a government organization, American Hydro can help you obtain more power and efficiency from your turbines. We build some of the best hydraulic turbines, pump turbines and large pumps in the world, as well as offer custom solutions in upgrading and rehabilitating your units, which will significantly improve performance and extending the life of the units.  As “The Service Company,” American Hydro offers a broad range of services to the hydropower industry including full service modernization and new turbine equipment, engineering design and analysis, turbine upgrades and rehabilitation, field service and testing, field machining, and commissioning.  Our customers are important to us. We focus on establishing lasting relationships that extend well beyond the commissioning of your hydro turbine units. Not only do we offer whole solutions for your hydropower needs, American Hydro provides expertise in everything from the conceptual design of a project to the operation and maintenance of your power station. We also provide knowledgeable after-sales support. Whatever your hydropower needs, we stand ready to serve you.

Our People Make the Difference

With experienced regional sales representatives who are available to support you and provide you with face-to-face contact and support your need in the development and execution of your project.  Our team of engineers provide experience, creative solutions, cutting edge software and accessibility to every level of our organization. The proposal development team works to understand your needs and wants both technically and commercially to support your budget development as well as formal proposal and final contract negotiation.  Our project managers possess a blend of talent, product knowledge, experience and management skills that support your project toward complete success. We have project managers located at our major manufacturing facilities in York, PA, USA, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which allows them to have hands on knowledge of every stage of development, ensuring the job is on budget and on time.

End-to-end Equipment and Services

From new bearing materials to improved wicket gate linkage to modernizing electrical control systems, our turbine upgrade and rehabilitation programs will extend the life of your equipment and create more capacity and efficiency within the layout of your hydro plant. We take a knowledgeable approach to every turbine upgrade and installation with the goal of giving your plant a second life.

Engineering

Our focus is to create designs that maximize turbine capacity and efficiency while eliminating cavitation to meet our customers’ needs. The complete machine is analyzed for each design to ensure the full operating range is optimized. While optimizing unit performance is paramount, our engineers are ever mindful of the need to balance the structural integrity of the unit with the hydraulic performance.