We stock the full range of high quality Intertraco flat face quick release couplings in both male and female form. We have 6 sizes of each form available from stock, namely 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1-1/4″, and 1-1/2″. This type of QR coupling is widely used in industry, agriculture, and construction where they are commonly… Continue reading INTERTRACO FLAT FACE QR COUPLINGS
We are one of the largest stockists of premium quality Bridgestone hydraulic hoses in the UK. We hold stock in depth of all types and sizes shown in the table. We also hold stock of compatible Intertraco one and two piece hose fittings and ferrules, including special two piece ‘interlock’ fittings (for hoses designated… Continue reading BRIDGESTONE PREMIUM HYDRAULIC HOSES
We are one of the UK’s largest stockists of Intertraco hydraulic hoses, one and two piece hose fittings, interlock fittings and ferrules. The Intertraco product range in comprehensive with hoses and fittings for 99% of applications. … Continue reading INTERTRACO
The Intertraco range of interlock fittings and ferrules are designed and manufactured to be the perfect match with the high quality Bridgestone and Intertraco hydraulic hoses shown in the table. Interlock fittings provide the highest levels of safety and assurance in applications where the hydraulic hose assembly is subject to ultra-high pressure, pulsating pressure, and… Continue reading INTERTRACO INTERLOCK FITTINGS
We stock the complete range of Intertraco one piece hose fittings in all forms and sizes. The ‘no-skive’ K, J, & H series are particularly convenient saving a significant amount of time in hose assembly. They can be used with wire braided hose and 4 &… Continue reading INTERTRACO ONE PIECE HOSE FITTINGS
Stainless steel braided PTFE hoses come in two types, with either a smooth PTFE bore or a convoluted PTFE bore. These hoses are designed for low pressure hydraulic systems, food stuffs, distilling, air conditioning, marine, chemical, and process plant applications. The hoses, which have a single high tensile 304 stainless steel outer braid and… Continue reading STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED PTFE HOSES
We are one of the UK’s largest stockists of Intertraco hydraulic hoses, one- and two-piece hose fittings, and ferrules. The Intertraco hydraulic hose range is comprehensive with hoses from 1 wire to 6 wire multi-spiral, sizes from 3/16 to 3 inches in bore size, and safe working pressures from 24 bar (R5-32) to 450 bar… Continue reading INTERTRACO HYDRAULIC HOSES
One of the toughest applications for a hydraulic hose assembly is supplying high pressure hydraulic oil to an excavator mounted hydraulic breaker. The constant vibrations wear the fitting’s head surface, leading to leakages and ultimately, cracks in the weakest points. The extreme stresses drastically reduce the life of the hose assembly, in some extreme cases… Continue reading INTERTRCO HYDRAULIC BREAKER FITTINGS
If you want a no-frills quality 1 or 2 wire hydraulic hose for self assembly look no further. We sell our own brand 1 and 2 wire hoses in a convenient range of sizes from 3/16 to 2 inches bore size. Compatible with Intertraco one and two piece hose fittings these hoses offer great value… Continue reading ARDEL BRAND 100R1AT & 100R2AT HYDRAULIC HOSES
We hold stock of two constant pressure high performance Intertraco hydraulic hoses. The hoses, which are available in a range of sizes to suit demanding application, are Flexit F5000 and Flexit F6000, they are an SAE R13 hose and an SAE R15 hose respectively. Both hoses feature an advanced construction with an anti-abrasion flame retardent… Continue reading INTERTRACO CONSTANT PRESSURE 4 & 6 WIRE HOSES
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
We would like to thank all our customers for their business during the year and wish one and all a Merry Christmas. We’ll continue to supply our extensive product range for next day delivery in the UK this year and next! However, we are closed on the following dates Monday 25th December, Tuesday 26th December… Continue reading CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS
As well as stocking a wide range of hydraulic and industrial hoses we also stock and sell more specialized hoses with this high pressure static jacking hose being a case in point. Intertraco Flexit JF10K hose is designed for one of the toughest applications, namely static jacking applications. This two wire braid compact hose, available… Continue reading INTERTRACO FLEXIT JF10K
As well as stocking a wide range of hydraulic and industrial hoses we also stock and sell more specialized hoses with this high temperature hose being a case in point. Intertraco Flexit HT2 hose is designed for high temperature applications with a working temperature range of -40°C to 135°C with occasional peaks up to 150°C.… Continue reading INTERTRACO FLEXIT HT2
We stock a wide range of Intertraco interlocking hose fittings and ferrules. For the ultimate in safety and reliability when making 4 and 6 wire ultra-high pressure hydraulic hoses use Intertraco interlocking fittings and ferrules. Certain Intertraco hose, fittings and ferrules do not require hose skiving before assembly, saving considerable time during hose manufacture. See… Continue reading INTERLOCK HOSE FITTINGS
Wolverhampton based Ardel OEM, a leading supplier of hydraulic & industrial hoses, hose assemblies, and hydraulic components has recently completed its 3-year ISO 9001 audit. Maintaining certification for the ISO 9001 Quality Management System is not a single event. It’s a series of connected, ongoing audits and reviews to ensure that the organisation and Management… Continue reading ARDEL OEM ISO 9001 AUDIT