Rotec Hydraulics Ltd announces SC21 Accreditation

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd is pleased to announce it has achieved SC21 accreditation, an industry recognised standard.

SC21 is a continuous supply chain improvement programme for the UK aerospace and defence sector industries.

 Endorsed by the major UK aerospace and defence organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, the SC21 accreditation is a formal recognition process which reflects Rotec’s contribution and commitment to its supply chain.

To achieve an SC21 accreditation, Rotec’s multi-skilled operational team had to commit to achieving and maintaining a set of standards and improvement frameworks to supply chain development.

Paul Prouse, Rotec’s Managing Director said,

“Here at Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, we pride ourselves on the quality performance and delivery of all our products and services. We are committed to successfully meeting our customers’ requirements and providing exemplary customer service.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd offers a wide range of engineering services and products to high profile clients across the aerospace and defence sectors. Achieving the SC21 accreditation is testament to the team and their determination to continually improve the business to meet the challenges of the markets in which we operate. It is a standard that we are very proud to have reached.”

Rotec has a long history of providing engineering services to both the aerospace and defence sectors. Capabilities include onsite installation and commissioning, electronic control systems, diagnostics equipment and training packages. The business specialises in bespoke test rigs, flushing rigs and hydraulic power units featuring total system integration.

Find out more about the services Rotec offers at www.rotec.net.

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.

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