Hydraulic and Engineering Services Ltd is proud to announce the renewal of our ISO 9001:2015 certification. We are delighted to have once again met the rigorous standards required to achieve this certification. Meeting this standard reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality services to our customers. Our team has worked tirelessly to maintain our quality…
Your Kinshofer grab has lost its bite. It grips weakly, turns slowly, or sheds metal from the shells. Every idle hour costs you money on a live site. Here is the good news. Most faults need a Kinshofer grab repair, not a costly replacement. The damage almost always traces back to a few known wear…
As part of our ongoing work within the utilities sector, we undergo an Achilles UVDB B2 audit each year. This rigorous assessment evaluates several key performance factors within our business, including Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Through this comprehensive evaluation, we demonstrate our dedication to adhering to industry standards and regulations,…
Hydraulic systems offer a variety of advantages that make them a popular choice in many industries. From the efficiency of their operation to their power and versatility, these systems have been around for decades and continue to be an important part of modern engineering. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the benefits associated with…
In some cases, overhaul of a hydraulic power unit can be cost effective compared to designing and manufacturing new. In this case, this was a spare unit that had had some components removed and used as spares for the in-service power unit. Other valves had been left with ports open to the atmosphere and started…
1) Our site service division attended the customers’ site to isolate and disconnect the press and the separate power unit. Our transport contractor brought the press back to our factory in Kent. 2) The press arrives at the factory. The large Hiab that transported it to the factory lifts off and cranes the 50 tonne…
‘In service’ hydraulic grabs are working to a high duty cycle, therefore regular maintenance and overhauls can maximise the return on this equipment. At Hydraulic and Engineering, we have extensive knowledge and experience dealing with major overhauls on this type of product. As the images show, in this case, after thorough cleaning, the complete unit…
