Five China-based rescue tool makers highlighted as standards and battery-powered tools evolve

A new overview spotlights five China-based manufacturers of hydraulic and electric rescue tools as emergency buyers weigh portability, performance and conformity documents. The article also points to rising global demand for powered rescue equipment and shifting standards under EN 13204 and NFPA 1936.

Why it matters: - Emergency services are increasingly choosing rescue tools based on cutting and spreading performance, portability, and standards documentation. - Battery-powered rescue tools are expanding options for vehicle extrication, structural collapse response and other emergency operations. - Buyers now need to verify model-level conformity, not just company brochures, as standards editions and tender requirements vary by market.

What happened: - An overview published on October 14, 2026, in China identified five companies active in the rescue equipment sector: ODE Technology Co., Ltd., IDEX Dinglee Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Aolai Rescue Technology Co., Ltd., Shandong U-Tech Rescue Equipment Co., Ltd. and Beijing Topsky Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd. - The article framed the list as a sector snapshot, not a performance ranking. - The companies cover hydraulic rescue tools, battery-powered rescue tools and related emergency equipment.

The details: - A March 2026 Dataintelo market report valued the global hydraulic rescue tools market at about USD 1.8 billion in 2025 and projected it to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2034, implying 6.2% compound annual growth. - The same report identified cutters as the largest product category in 2025, with a 31.4% share. - NFPA 1936 sets requirements relevant to powered rescue tools in the United States. - EN 13204 sets safety and performance requirements for powered rescue tools used by fire and rescue services in Europe. - DIN lists DIN EN 13204:2025-06, titled Powered rescue tools for fire and rescue service use — Safety and performance requirements, and says it replaces DIN EN 13204:2016-12 in the DIN catalogue. - ODE Technology says it is based in Zhejiang Province, employs about 200 people and operates a 110,000-square-meter manufacturing facility. - ODE Technology also identifies itself as a National High-Tech Enterprise and a National Specialized, Refined, Differential and Innovative “Little Giant” Enterprise. - ODE Technology says it operates a provincial-level research institute and holds nearly 200 patents. - A 2026 INTERSCHUTZ exhibitor listing gives ODE Technology a daily production capacity of 1,200 units and references EN 13204 certification. - ODE Technology entered the rescue equipment sector in 2013 with a mobile hydraulic rescue tool line, then developed 220V brushless electric-hydraulic tools and a 28V electric-hydraulic rescue tool series. - ODE Technology's product range includes hydraulic cutters, spreaders, combi tools, battery spreaders, electric cutters, electric rams, battery cutters, hydraulic rebar cutters, hydraulic rebar benders and hydraulic punchers. - ODE Technology's hydraulic systems use separate power sources including a Hand Pump, single-output Engine pump, double-output Engine pump and heavy duty double output power unit. - ODE Technology lists its main hydraulic tool range at a rated working pressure of 72 MPa. - ODE Technology says its output interfaces use a flat-axis single-port design with one-touch quick connection for easier connection and cleaning. - ODE Technology's SC357-E Battery Combi Tool is rated at 28V DC and 5Ah, with a working pressure of 720 bar, maximum cutting force of 800 kN, cutting capacity of Φ32 mm Q235 round steel and 8 mm Q235 steel plate, spreading force of 45–90 kN, maximum spreading distance of 380 mm and net weight of 18.5 kg. - ODE Technology's S312-E Battery cutter has a maximum cutting force of 800 kN, maximum opening distance of 170 mm and net weight of 19.5 kg. - ODE Technology's SP725-E Battery spreader has a maximum spreading force of 38–65 kN, maximum spreading distance of 740 mm, pulling force of 35 kN and net weight of 22.6 kg. - ODE Technology's R322-E two-stage Electric Ram has a first-stage lifting force of 140 kN and a closing height of 590 mm. - ODE Technology's application documentation covers fire rescue, earthquake response and vehicle extrication. - ODE Technology lists an amphibious rescue tool set with the P610AES pump, which is specified for underwater operation at depths of at least 100 metres with wireless remote control. - ODE Technology's cordless rebar cutters include the RC-20B for rebar up to 20 mm and the RC-16B for rebar up to 16 mm. - ODE Technology identifies the SC370-E combi tool, SP725-E spreader, S251-E cutter and R322-E ram as an EN 13204-approved electric rescue tool set, though buyers still need to confirm the exact scope of approval. - IDEX Dinglee Technology operates the Dinglee rescue tool brand under IDEX Corporation and focuses on hydraulic rescue equipment. - IDEX Dinglee Technology's portfolio includes hydraulic cutters, spreaders, combi tools, rams, motor pumps and electric-hydraulic rescue equipment. - IDEX Dinglee Technology targets vehicle extrication, road and rail incidents and structural collapse response. - Aolai Rescue Technology was founded in 2009 and is based in Dezhou, Shandong Province. - Aolai Rescue Technology supplies hydraulic cutters, spreaders, combi tools, rams, hand pumps and battery-powered cutters, spreaders and rams. - Aolai Rescue Technology also offers rescue support and demolition equipment for traffic accidents, collapsed structures and other emergency scenarios. - Shandong U-Tech Rescue Equipment is based in Jinan, Shandong Province, and supplies hydraulic and powered breaking equipment for emergency rescue applications. - Shandong U-Tech Rescue Equipment's range includes hydraulic cutters, spreaders, combi tools, single-stage and double-stage hydraulic rams, battery-powered rescue tools, hand pumps and double-output pumps. - Shandong U-Tech Rescue Equipment also lists amphibious rescue equipment for road traffic incidents, rail transit emergencies, building collapse response and industrial rescue. - Beijing Topsky Intelligent Equipment Group was founded in 2003 and develops safety, firefighting and emergency rescue equipment. - Beijing Topsky Intelligent Equipment Group's broader portfolio includes life-detection systems, robots, drones, specialist vehicles, fire and rescue products, hydraulic rescue tools and battery-operated electric-hydraulic combi tools.

Between the lines: - The industry is shifting toward battery-powered tools, but hydraulic systems still matter where established pump configurations and operating conditions fit the mission. - Procurement is becoming more documentation-driven, which favors manufacturers that can publish current, model-specific technical data and conformity evidence. - The company list shows a split between specialized rescue-tool makers and broader emergency-equipment suppliers with more diversified product lines.

What's next: - Buyers are likely to keep comparing tools by model, rated performance, power configuration and applicable standards rather than by brand name alone. - Manufacturers will need to keep pace with changing editions of EN 13204, NFPA 1936-related procurement expectations and market-specific tender rules. - Clearer technical documentation, spare-parts support and maintenance arrangements are likely to become stronger differentiators in procurement decisions.