Defence Hose Assemblies

Hose Assemblies forJackal HMT

The Jackal HMT series is a supremely versatile platform with unparalleled cross‑country performance.

 Already well-proven in the harsh terrain of the Afghanistan battlefield, the 400 has a unique air suspension system that allows the selection of a variable ride height to match the terrain and also, enable internal loading within CH-47 Chinook.

 Rotec supported Babcock (DML) in 2009 with production of hose assemblies for the Jackal.

Rotec’s technical expertise, infrastructure and ability to utilise Parker technologies enabled the supply of the specialist hose kits suitable for hydraulic and auxiliary services. Kits were supplied fully assembled and tested.

Katie Trevarthen-Land: Work Experience

Katie Trevarthen-Land: Work Experience

Katie, who studies Level 3 Engineering at Bridgwater & Taunton college joined us for a week of work experience on the 28th October. We asked Katie’s a few questions…

What attracted you to Rotec for work experience? I live quite close to Rotec and I have heard that it is a really good company so I tried my best to get a place.

Do you have a specific engineering job in mind for when you finish college?  Unfortunately I don’t have a clear idea of what I would like to do specifically, all I know is that I would like to become an engineer and I don’t think I would want to go into an electrical field.

What do you like to do in you free time? In my free time I read a lot of fiction, as well as watch crime shows on tv, I also enjoy learning new things about the shows I watch, so about crime and the police and the military, these sorts of things.

How are you finding the experience so far? I am really enjoying it, I am learning an abundance of new things and it is amazing to experience the work place of the type of job I would like to do that I would like to go into. All the people I have met have been very welcoming and kind and overall my impression is that this is a lovely place to work.

 

Katie is going to spend a week at our Taunton Headquarters, working in a variety of different departments. 

  • Monday

Introductions and H&S including YP risk assessment, then joining the warehouse team for a basic overview of stores.

  • Tuesday

With the Warehouse & Stores team, introducesinto more in depth process review. Katie will be involved in booking in/out, Packing and Picking.

  • Wednesday

Basic website design principles, structured around a subject of Katie’s choice. Introduction to Profile writing and Customer Feedback Surveys using SurveyMonkey.

  • Thursday

Shadowing electrical engineers in the electrical bay and performing a variety of tasks.

  • Friday

Overview of design to conception. Basic engineering tasks within the workshop – use of hand tools etc. 

 

Propeller Press

A customer who we have a longstanding relationship with requested a propeller press    re-fit for us ein the marine industry.

The customer supplied the framework, into which we incorporated a new valve block, fabricated a weld on bracket for gauge and a pressure relief valve and fit custom made hydraulic hoses as per technical drawings supplied by Rotec.

This bespoke piece of kit is going to Indonesia for use with straightening propeller shafts, to check propeller shafts are true.

Contact us today to see if we can assist you with your fluid power project: sales@rotec.net or 01823 348 900

Date: 8/10/19

Author: Sarka Humpolcova

 

Warship Power Units & Reservoir

After 4 months work replacing hydraulic pipework on a warship, Rotec’s engineers needed to flush the pipes to meet the required cleanliness standards. Due to a change in conditions on board the decision was made to design and build modular bespoke power units and a standalone reservoir.

Rotec have a long history working with the defence industry and specialise in bespoke design and manufacture of hydraulic power units for marine applications, amongst others.

Our team designed and built the power units using 55Kw electric motors close coupled to Berarma Vane pumps and included a flowmeter and a pressure gauge. The Berarma pumps are pressure compensated with variable flow rates. This gives the operators the flexibility to tailor flows and pressures thus ensuring turbulent flow conditions are met to maximise the cleaning action.

Electrical control panels are mounted direct to the trollies to allow ease of use

The power units are fitted with castoring braked wheels for easy manoeuvrability in tight spaces. The Rotec team also designed and manufactured a standalone reservoir, suitable for multiple applications and high volume (fluid) displacement, enabling maximum flexibility as design changes can be incorporated or removed as desired. The system includes pressure return filters which help remove any contaminants from the existing system, ensuring the pipes comply with client specified level of cleanliness.

Rotec delivered to the tight deadline, with just 1 week turnover.

Date: 26/09/2019

Author: Sarka Humpolcova

 

Commercial Vehicle Project

Rotec have been contracted to supply hose kits for a UK company manufacturing specialist surface coating removal vehicles, helping them streamline their operations as well as making them safer and more traceable, providing specialist support.

During phase one, all hoses were replaced on a variety of vehicle types, fitting them with the first hose kit in preparation for standardised hose kit supply. This allows the company to order their hose kits from Rotec, instead of manufacturing them in house.

All Rotec hoses are supplied with pressure test certification and can be traced throughout the Parker network using PTS system. Rotec also moved away from the previously used BSP fittings, choosing metric fittings which are more readily available throughout the world and provide a better seal. 

 

Date: 21/08/2019

Author: Sarka Humpolcova