Supplying the commercial and domestic sectors with all types of hoses and connectors, The Hosemaster agrees with the British Fluid Power Associations call to keep up hydraulic maintenance.

Across industries, UK businesses incorporate hydraulics into so many different applications. From their essential use in plant machinery, fork lift trucks and in factory machines, the use of hydraulic systems is very much an important part of production lines, motor vehicles and so many more mechanical objects.

In the recent push to raise awareness, Chris Buxton, CEO of the BFPA, and Martin Kingsbury, the membership director of the British Fluid Power Association, took into consideration a number of safety and efficiency aspects to highlight the importance of sourcing, replacing, fitting and maintaining hydraulic hoses across any industrial, commercial or DIY application.

Having an invaluable role in the running of so many machines and components, hydraulic hoses, connectors, valves and controllers there is understandably a vast array of different hoses that are manufactured for all kinds of industry applications. There are a number of points to bear in mind, to ensure minimal downtime and reliable safety for operators and maintenance engineers.

Points such as avoiding potentially serious accidents, like fluid injection injury caused by hoses bursting under pressure for example, which can prove fatal for operators and can result in corporate manslaughter charges amongst the management chain is one of the areas where the BFPA wish to raise awareness in addition to choosing the right specification of hydraulic hose and components to ensure that accidents are safeguarded against and productivity / efficiency is maintained.

Choosing the appropriate hose and fitting material for different uses is also a key factor outlined by the BFPA, mentioning that different materials are often used for specific environments such as polymers and plastics for low pressure hydraulics on many production lines and the use of alloys such as brass for its use in hydraulic fittings on fork lift trucks for example.

The Hosemaster are a British firm who provide a massive array of hoses, fittings and much more. Following their industry very closely, they respond to relevant industry news often. A spokesperson for the company believes that greater knowledge and safer practices are necessary, saying:

“Due to the immense selections of hydraulic pipes, hoses, fittings and components used in commercial and industrial applications, it is so important to ensure that you consider all aspects of making the right choice, carrying out maintenance and repairs to the correct tolerances and above all having that knowledge to protect operators and maintenance workers.”

Based in Lancashire, The Hosemaster is the online trading division of Power Pipes Ltd. Well-established and expert suppliers of valves, gauges, hoses, fittings, couplers and everything between. They are a reputable and reliable professional company who fully support the BFPA’s urgency in raising awareness of hydraulic hose awareness. Discover the wide array of available products for your exact application today at www.thehosemaster.co.uk.