Four of our hose technicans have recently completed the British Fluid Power Association’s Foundation Course in Working Safely with Hydraulic Hose and Connectors. The 2-day course was led by the BFPA’s Darren Whitehead (shown in the centre in the image) at our Wolverhampton facility. The course covered hose and connector identification, hose assembly, installation and… Continue reading STAFF COMPLETE BFPA TRAINING
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NEW CRIMPING MACHINE FOR 3 INCH 6 SPIRAL HOSE
Due to increased demand for large bore hydraulic hose assemblies we have just installed an O+P Tubomatic V160ES crimping machine, with a crimping force of 386 tonnes, capable of crimping one and two piece fittings for up to 3 inch bore 6 spiral ultra-high pressure hydraulic hose and up to 6 inch bore industrial hose.… Continue reading NEW CRIMPING MACHINE FOR 3 INCH 6 SPIRAL HOSE
HYDRAULIC HOSE BURST PROTECTION SLEEVING
Working with any high-pressure hydraulic system carries a risk to limbs, life, equipment, and the environment. UK and EU legislation stipulates that any hydraulic machinery, where operators are required to work within a one metre line-of-sight of hydraulic hosing, must be protected from potential hose failure. This is typically achieved by fitting a special hose… Continue reading HYDRAULIC HOSE BURST PROTECTION SLEEVING
REVISED ORDER CUT OFF TIME
We aim to provide a first class service to our customers. We are experts in fluid transfer and hose manufacturing. You can call on our technical knowledge to help you solve any problems that you may have. And our ordering and supply is made easier through our range of product catalogues, which are available to… Continue reading REVISED ORDER CUT OFF TIME
MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPEMNT
The UK is one of the largest markets for construction equipment in Europe. There are estimated to be close to 200,00 pieces of equipment working in the UK. Three product types now account for over 80% of plant sales, namely Mini-excavators up to 8 tonnes, tracked excavators over 8 tonnes and telescopic handlers. Annual sales… Continue reading MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPEMNT
CAST SPA COMPRESSION FITTINGS
Cast spa, based in Volpiano Italy, was established in 1978 and has subsequently established itself as a market leading supplier of carbon steel and stainless stell compression fittings in all forms and sizes. We hold a huge stock of Cast carbon steel compression fittings, all available for next day delivery in the UK. The cast product… Continue reading CAST SPA COMPRESSION FITTINGS
NEW 330 TONNE O + P CRIMPER
We have recently invested in a new O + P TUBOMATIC V159 ES 330 tonne hydraulic hose crimper. The machine has been installed in our Wolverhampton facility and it’s already hard at work. The volume crimper Tubomatic V159 ES is ideal for crimping six-spiral ultra-high pressure hydraulic hose up to 2-1/2 in bore and industrial hose… Continue reading NEW 330 TONNE O + P CRIMPER
BRIDGESTONE COMPONENTS CAD FILES FOR DESIGNERS
Most OEMs use 2D or 3D CAD for designing their new products saving valuable time and increasing product quality and reliability. To aid CAD designers Bridgestone has made available DXF files of many of its hydraulic components! DXF is short for Drawing Exchange Format or Drawing Interchange Format and is a type of vector file. Many engineers,… Continue reading BRIDGESTONE COMPONENTS CAD FILES FOR DESIGNERS
BRIDGESTONE’S ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SECURES FORMULA E SUPPLY
TOKYO (December 7, 2023) ― Bridgestone Corporation has been named by the FIA at the World Motor Sport Council in Baku as sole future tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting in the 2026-2027 season. Bridgestone’s selection by the FIA as the sole tire supplier for Formula E, covering seasons 2026-2027 through… Continue reading BRIDGESTONE’S ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SECURES FORMULA E SUPPLY
INTERTRACO TO EXHIBIT AT INDUSTRIAL MARKETPLACE
Reflecting it’s position as a major supplier of hydraulic and industrial hose and related components Intertraco will be exhibiting at the INDUSTRIAL MARKETPLACE which is Norway’s only special exhibition for products for the operation and maintenance with associated services for land-based industry, offshore, the public sector, construction, fisheries and aquaculture. The exhibition will be held… Continue reading INTERTRACO TO EXHIBIT AT INDUSTRIAL MARKETPLACE