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Nicholas Bechtel(Tolkien Lore Master)

Customer Service Technician

Office Location: Fremont, OH

(419) 333-7000, Ext. 1169

Region

About Nicholas:

Nicholas grew up in Huron, Ohio, and graduated from Terra State Community College in 2016, where he studied 3D animation and marketing. He began his career as a Multimedia Marketing Specialist in Fremont, Ohio, while also teaching evening courses in digital media and 3D animation at Terra.

With six years of experience spanning manufacturing, customer service, and technical support, Nicholas brings a diverse skill set and an understanding of the industries Alkon serves. As a Customer Service Technician, he enjoys helping customers resolve challenges and finding creative, practical solutions that meet their needs.

Since joining Alkon, Nicholas has embraced the idea that “Alkon helps the world move,” seeing firsthand how the company’s products and people contribute to that mission. He especially appreciates the welcoming, supportive team environment and the shared commitment to serving customers.

Outside of work, Nicholas is a proud father and an avid fan of The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s extended universe. His hobbies include building and programming mechanical keyboards, 3D printing his own designs, and gardening.

Alkon Corporation

Alkon is a prominent manufacturer in North America, specializing in pneumatic and hydraulic components designed for both industrial and mobile markets. Our product range encompasses fittings, valves, cylinders, pumps, and lift jacks.

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Industrial Solutions

Fittings

  • Brass Push to Connect Fittings
  • Brass Fittings for Plastic Tubing

Valves

  • 2 Way, 3 Way and 4 Way
  • 4 Way Slider Type
  • 4 Way Direct Acting
  • Manual, air pilot and solenoid

Cylinders

  • 7/8”, 1-1/8”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2”, 3”
  • 4” and 5” Bore Rebuildable
  • 3 Position
  • Tandem and Tridem
  • Double Ended
  • All Stainless (Available in Crevice Free Design)
  • Valve-In-Head® – Integrated valve
  • Cyl-Check® – Hydraulic Control

Pumps

  • Single and 2 Speed Manual
  • Double Acting
  • Manifold Mount
  • With Reservoir and/or 4 Way Valve Available in steel, stainless and aluminum
  • Air or Electric Powered
  • Lift Jacks
  • 1 Ton and 2 Ton Lifting Capacity
  • Foot or Hand Operated
  • Available in Steel and Stainless

Other

  • Multi-Stages Jacks (up to 40 Ton)
  • Hydraulic Cylinder
  • Swivel Joints
  • Custom Solutions

New!

  • Stainless Steel Valve-In-Head® 200 Series Pipe Fittings
  • Tow Bar Lift Jack

COMMON APPLICATIONS

  • Conveyor diverter control
  • Food processing cutting head control
  • Material handling
  • Manual hydraulic system priming
  • Medical platform height adjustments

Mobile Solutions

Fittings

  • Brass DOT Push to Connect Fittings
  • Composite DOT Push to Connect Fittings
  • Extreme DOT Push to Connect Fittings
  • Metric DOT Push to Connect Fittings

Valves

  • 2 Way, 3 Way and 4 Way
  • 3 Way pilot Manual push-pull, air pilot and solenoid Combination control valves
  • Lift axle controls Quick release and quick exhaust Pressure protection

Tubing

  • DOT tubing all sizes and colors
  • Color coded fitting caps

Cylinders

  • Single acting, spring return, Tail-A-Gater
  • Double acting, spring extend Double acting

Pumps

  • Hand Operated
  • Manifold Mount

Common Applications

  • Trailer and tractor air distribution
  • Trailer and tractor axle control
  • Trailer tire inflation system
  • Lift axle control
  • Suspension dump
  • Slider axle lock control
  • 5th wheel lock control
  • Cylinder control
  • Hydraulic system manual override

We are BIG into optimizing pneumatic and hydraulic systems by utilizing our resources and engineering department to help.