Custom Assembly Services from JHF

Focus on your core business and leave the assembly design and manufacturing to John Henry Foster. Our experts will select the best materials and components for the job, ensuring that the assembly is built to last, meets your unique specifications, and performs at its best.

From multiple part numbers and components to plug-and-play assembly, we’ll design and build any assembly to meet the needs of your application. Our expertise in a variety of technologies and custom assembly services consolidates your supply chain. The result is streamlined shipping, accounting, and auditing functions for our clients.

Call our custom assembly services experts at (800) 444-0522 today to discuss how John Henry Foster can help you optimize your workspace to its fullest potential.

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The JHF Difference

When you choose to partner with JHF, you get:

Dedicated experts assigned to your specific, custom sub-assembly.
Designated sub-assembly areas / workstations.
Less inventory hassle at your facility.
From multiple part numbers to one plug-and-play assembly.
Components assembled with precision.
Sub-assemblies tested to specifications.

Examples of Custom Sub-Assemblies

Control the flow of fluids or air in any industrial process

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Assemblies:

Power Transmission Assemblies

Transfer power from one machine or component to another, such as in conveyor systems or material handling equipment.

Electrical Assemblies

These assemblies are used to connect electrical components or machines in industrial settings, such as in motor control centers or control panels.

Robotic and Automation Assemblies

These assemblies are used to control and manipulate automated machines or robots in industrial settings, such as in automotive manufacturing or food processing.

Advantages of Custom Assemblies

Custom assembly has several advantages compared to buying an assembly machine off the rack. Custom machines from JHF offer plug-and-play technology, so your machine is ready to operate out of the box.

Tailored to your specific requirements: Our custom assemblies are designed and built to meet the exact specifications of your application, ensuring that the assembly is tailored to your specific needs.

Expertise in materials and components: We specialize in creating custom assemblies for industrial applications and have the expertise to select the best materials and components for the job. We want to make sure that the assembly is built to last and performs at its best.

Cost-effective: Lowered inventory control and modification costs, coupled with the efficiency and durability of our custom assemblies, create a cost-effective solution.

Time-saving: We have designated experts assigned to each custom sub-assembly designed and built at John Henry Foster. This allows for a faster build time that will save you time and resources.

Quality control: We have quality control measures in place to ensure that each assembly meets your required specifications and standards.

Aluminum Framing Solutions

Custom Assemblies We've Created

Filter/Regulator/Valve Stack Combination

In this example, we developed a pneumatic assembly. This machine consists of an OSHA-approved lock-out valve, a filter regulator, a pressure switch, and a three-valve stack.

The valves are two-position single solenoid, 24 VDC valves. The leftmost valve has its own dedicated pressure regulator. Additionally, there are power cords with indicator lights for each valve.

Hydraulic Cartridge Valve Manifold

We created an aluminum hydraulic manifold for cylinder control with 16 solenoid valves, and 16 counterbalance (load-holding) valves.

Fittings were installed on the opposite side and the solenoids wired at JHF before shipping. At the customer's facility, hydraulic lines were installed. After two plug-in electrical connections were made, the unit was ready for service.

Three Station Leak Test Stand

JHF was asked to provide an automated test fixture to accurately measure the leak rate of brass water valves. The existing test procedure created inconsistent results and the mechanical clamping was very dangerous to operators.

JHF's Turn-Key Solution (design, build, programming, and startup) eliminated guesswork in test results, providing increased quality control.

Custom Assembly Solutions for Any Industry

At John Henry Foster, we have a proven history in automation systems and custom assemblies. Our engineers are product experts and can help serve customers in a variety of industries.

JHF has a track record of building high-quality custom machines for the following industries:

•   Automotive
•   Paper and Pulp
•   Appliances
•   Lumber and Wood Processing
•   Food and Beverage
•   Plant Automation
•   Animal Feed Processing
•   Materials Recycling
•   Water and Wastewater Treatment
•   Stone and Glass

Why Choose John Henry Foster?

John Henry Foster customers benefit from over 100 years of experience, over nearly 2 million dollars in fluid conveyance products, state-of-the-art technology, software, and machinery, as well as our long-standing relationships with industry-respected manufacturers.
We can take complex assemblies and subassemblies and consolidate them into one part number to simplify and support your supply chain. We also provide customized assemblies of hose, tubing, wiring, energy chain, and more to provide turnkey solutions that accelerate your machine builds and overhauls.
JHF also provides design, manufacturing, installation, and testing solutions. We’re committed to continuous training on the latest technologies so that our customers always get the very best.