Racetrack performance and battle proven…

Digital hydraulics are making a difference

Fast, precise hydraulic control valves where reliability matters

Born in the USA…

  • An elderly man working at a large drafting table in an office or classroom environment with overhead fluorescent lighting and a whiteboard or bulletin board on the wall behind him.

    We designed it.

    It all started in the 70’s in San Diego, California when Orshansky Transmission Corporation, pioneered advanced transmissions that combined mechanical and hydrostatic technology for improved efficiency.

    Central to these systems was a high-speed hydraulic control valve technology with motorsport level performance but with a robustness for the toughest of applications.

    This became the foundation of today’s DigiJet digital hydraulic range of valves.

  • Disassembled mechanical device parts, including cylindrical components, springs, and a small box with a wire.

    We made it.

    BKM, Inc., a San Diego-based engineering firm acquired this technology and developed electronically controlled high pressure injection systems active in the 1980s and 1990s.

    This utilized solenoid-actuated valves to achieve precise control over injection timing and quantity.

    These advancements in hydraulic control and electronic actuation contributed to the evolution of digital hydraulic technologies, influencing subsequent developments of the DigiJet valve.

  • Top view of a vintage race car with removed body panels, exposing engine, wheels, and mechanical components, on a dirt surface.

    We proved it.

    The improvements were subsequently applied to the world of motorsport, initially in prototype form but finding success on the track.

    Developed to precisely manage fluid flow up to 2.4 gallons per minute, this valve evolved through decades of refinement into the ultra-fast, (2 to 5ms) digitally controlled actuator with over a billion cycle durability and now applied for hydraulic control systems. This offers performance, precision, and reliability for modern energy and mobility applications.

We won it.

  • A blue and yellow Formula 1 race car on a track, including visible sponsor logos and a driver wearing a helmet. The car is positioned near the edge of the track with a 'clean air power' logo visible in the corner.

    World Championships

    In the early 90’s we utilised our ServoJet Precision Inc (SPI) valve to help control the semi-automatic gear box of Williams Formula 1 cars.

    In 1992, Nigel Mansell won the Formula One World Drivers and Constructors Championship in his FW14B.

    This system employed high speed hydraulic valves to enable rapid and precise gear change controlled by paddles on the steering wheel. This setup allowed for swift gear transition, enhanced performance and reduced likelihood of engine over-revs.

    This was a famous victory and we are proud to have contributed to what has become known as one of the most innovative cars in F1 history.

  • Race cars speeding on track during a motorsport event with blurred spectators in the background.

    National Championships

    There was a time when Nitrous Oxide dominated the drag circuit but with the development of high-power racing turbos the challenge turned to finding an injector capable of the required level of fuel flow.

    In 2008, we developed a high flow rate precision injector for the drag racing circuit culminating in Joe Signorelli taking the world record for the fastest compact car of 2012 with 5800cc injectors.

    Now renowned for being on many of the quickest cars in the world, we have helped fuel winners such as Troy Coughlin, Don Walsh, Jr., Jose "El General" Gonzalez, Jerry ‘Monza’ Johnston of Street Outlaw’s fame.

  • Radio-controlled car jumping in sandy terrain, kicking up dust, with a blurred brick wall in background.

    Off-Road Motorsport

    In 2021, the speed, accuracy and resilience of the DigiJet valve was tested once again in an effort to enhance the performance of racing dampers in one of the most gruelling motorsport events in the world; the desert racer.

    DigiJet was integrated into a limited-production desert racing SUV and purpose-built for Baja-style endurance racing.

    Now utilised within it’s own race series, and unbeaten in 2024, the DigiJet enabled Desert Racer continues to show best in class performance.

We are proud to supply the defense, industrial, and mobility sectors with our DigiJet advanced digital hydraulic valves designed for mission-critical application.

Our technology is trusted by defense OEMs and Tier-1 integrators for use in tracked vehicle transmissions, actuation systems, and rugged fluid control environments.