Hemscheidt VSE

Reliable control for heavy-duty vehicles

Hemscheidt and VSE develop hydropneumatic suspension, electro-hydraulic steering systems and shock absorbers for vehicles that need to remain operational under demanding conditions. Our systems enhance stability, safety and availability for OEMs, vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators worldwide.

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Hydropneumatic suspension

Stability begins with the suspension system. Uncontrolled movement of the vehicle and its load can affect ride comfort, safety, and the vehicle’s operational capability. Hydropneumatic suspension converts energy directly into movement at the cylinder. Unlike air suspension, where a large proportion of the energy is lost in the compressor chain, hydraulics achieve significantly higher efficiency under comparable conditions. This results in lower energy consumption. Additionally, the system integrates suspension, damping, roll stabilisation, locking and lifting functions into a single solution. This eliminates the need for components such as compressors, tanks and filters, thereby reducing complexity and freeing up more installation space.

Electro-hydraulic steering system

When driving big vehicles, every centimetre is important. The vehicle’s turning circle is large and it is not easy to manoeuvre, which leads to wear and tear, cost and restricted operational flexibility. Our electro-hydraulic rear-axle steering system makes it possible to manoeuvre long or heavy configurations in confined spaces, narrow city streets and busy loading and unloading areas. The system works using the Ackermann principle, which makes sure that each wheel has the best possible steering angle. In some situations, we have seen a 30% increase in productivity. This depends on the route profile and vehicle configuration.

HPS Advanced Truck
EMS Truck
Less downtime, greater availability
Compact technology, lower fuel consumption
Proven technology with targeted customisation

Truck

From long-haul transport to heavy-duty off-road vehicles: suspension and steering systems for stability, grip and control under the toughest conditions.

Bus

Intelligent suspension and steering technology for a stable passenger ride and high availability of bus fleets.

Off-Road

Cranes, mining vehicles, construction machinery and custom concepts: systems developed for demanding use beyond the beaten track.

LCV

Suspension and steering systems for commercial vehicles, vans and motorhomes. Better handling, less movement and longer service life.

Emergency & Recovery

For ambulances, fire and recovery vehicles: systems that safeguard safety, stability and response time in critical situations.

Truck
Bus
Off-road
LCV
Hulp- en bergingsvoertuigen

Hemscheidt VSE

From air suspension to hydropneumatic suspension

HPS Advanced Truck

Hemscheidt VSE

From air suspension to hydropneumatic suspension

Air suspension systems are bulky, consume a relatively large amount of energy and are prone to faults. Hydropneumatic suspension systems offer a more compact and robust alternative with fewer components and significantly lower energy consumption, providing a consistent and predictable response under varying conditions.

Hemscheidt and VSE are developing these systems as direct replacements for air suspension, tailoring them to existing and new vehicle platforms step by step.

Smart Data
meer uptime
minder ongeplande stilstand

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Smart Data – more uptime, less unplanned downtime

With Smart Data, the system monitors the condition of the vehicle in real time. It detects deviations at an early stage, allowing maintenance to be planned before a fault occurs.

Benefits:

  • Higher availability and more reliable planning
  • Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through preventive maintenance
  • Early detection of overloading and imbalance improves safety and comfort
  • Longer service life of critical components
80% standaard, 20% maatwerk

Hemscheidt VSE

80% proven technology, 20% customisation

Around 80% of our systems are standardised. The remaining 20% is tailored to the specific vehicle, application and available integration space. This offers certainty in terms of quality and lead time, with the flexibility complex vehicle platforms require. Limited installation space or a particular technical challenge? Our engineers are involved from the very first design stage. We test, validate and support the integration through to commissioning. In this way, we combine proven technology with customisation where it truly adds value.

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Hemscheidt VSE

About Hemscheidt and VSE

Hemscheidt and VSE combine decades of experience in suspension, steering and vehicle control. As a developer and manufacturer of suspension, steering and damping systems, we support OEMs, vehicle manufacturers and technical service providers with reliable systems for safety, comfort and efficiency.

From road transport to special vehicles and off-road applications — deployed worldwide in sectors where availability and precision are non-negotiable.

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Hemscheidt VSE

Are you developing a new vehicle platform?

From suspension and steering to integration and validation: our engineers support OEMs and vehicle manufacturers with complex vehicle concepts. Together, we translate vehicle requirements into a solution that works in practice.

Less downtime, greater availability
Compact technology, lower fuel consumption
Proven technology with targeted customisation