BFPA ‘Q’ Approved Hydraulic Hose Assemblies from Rotec – What this means for you

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We are proud to be a BFPA Approved Distributor and ‘Q’ Approved for hydraulic hose assemblies – an assurance of the highest standards in fluid power safety and quality.

What Does This Mean for You?

Choosing a ‘Q’ Approved supplier like Rotec Hydraulics over non-accredited providers delivers critical benefits for your operation:

  • Guaranteed Safety and Reliability: Our accreditation assures you that every hose assembly is built to an industry-agreed, rigorously audited standard. This significantly reduces the risk of hose failure, injury, and dangerous fluid injection.

 

  • Highly Trained & Certified Technicians: All our hose technicians are trained and certified to the BFPA industry standard, ensuring a professional understanding of hose technology and best practice assembly techniques.

 

  • Eliminating Dangerous Practices: We are strictly audited to never partake in hazardous practices such as:

    • Mixing and Matching components from different manufacturers, which can compromise the integrity and safety of the assembly.

    • Re-ending used hose assemblies, a false economy that dramatically increases the risk of failure.

 

  • Reduced Downtime and Increased Efficiency: Quality products and expert assembly mean less unexpected failure, less downtime for your machinery, and greater productivity for your business. The ‘Q’ stands for Quality, Efficiency, and Safety.

 

  • Commitment to Best Practice: Our facilities, equipment (including swaging machines and test rigs), and stock management are subject to detailed bi-annual technical audits by the BFPA. This ensures continuous adherence to the highest operational standards.

Don’t compromise on safety and quality. Partner with Rotec Hydraulics for your hydraulic hose assembly needs and Choose ‘Q’ for Quality.

For more information, or to place an order call 01823 348 900 or email sales@rotec.net.

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How Rotec Hydraulics Builds Smarter Systems with Parker IQAN Software

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As a certified Parker distributor, Rotec Hydraulics is at the forefront of designing and building custom hydraulic systems that are not just powerful, but also smart. By integrating Parker’s IQAN electronic control system, we create solutions that enhance safety, boost efficiency, and provide unprecedented control over your equipment.

What is Parker IQAN and What are the Benefits?

Parker IQAN is a state-of-the-art electronic control system specifically designed for mobile hydraulic applications. It’s an integrated ecosystem of controllers, displays, joysticks, and sensors, all managed by a powerful and user-friendly software suite.

 The key benefit of IQAN is its ability to replace complex mechanical and electromechanical systems with a streamlined, totally electronic approach.

 Rotec has successfully designed, built, programmed and installed a variety of custom IQAN-enhanced systems. Clients have reported benefits including:

Enhanced Safety

IQAN controllers enable critical safety features like dual-channel fail-safe circuits and emergency stops which can be operated remotely. This enhances safety – keeping operators out of harm’s way, especially in hazardous environments such as quarries or construction sites.

Precision & Control

The software allows for precise, proportional control of hydraulic functions. Instead of simple on/off levers, operators can achieve infinite speed control and finely tune movements with joysticks and other input devices. This leads to more accurate and efficient operations.

Monitoring & Diagnostics

IQAN systems provide real-time monitoring and advanced diagnostics. The software logs events, and can alert operators to potential issues before they cause a breakdown. This proactive approach to maintenance dramatically reduces downtime and lowers repair costs.

Remote Accessibility

Rotec can build systems that allow for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and even software updates. This means operators can access the system’s data from a laptop or smartphone, diagnose a problem, and potentially resolve it without needing to be on-site.

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Customisation

IQAN software is flexible and user-programmable. Rotec Hydraulics’ in-house design team can customize the system to your specific needs, building in tailored functions, adjusting parameters, and creating a user interface on the display that is intuitive for your operators.

Why Choose Rotec?

By choosing Rotec Hydraulics, you’re not just getting a hydraulic system; you’re getting a complete, integrated solution. Our expertise in both hydraulic and electrical mechanical systems, combined with the power of Parker IQAN, allows us to:

  • Design and Build: Create bespoke hydraulic power units and control systems from the ground up, tailored to your application.
  • Install and Integrate: Seamlessly integrate new electronic controls with your existing machinery, replacing outdated components with modern, smart technology.
  • Provide Ongoing Support: Offer remote diagnostics, software updates, and expert maintenance to ensure your system continues to run at peak performance.

Examples of Rotec-designed IQAN systems include a remote control system built for a quarry, which enabled operators to control heavy machinery from a safe distance, drastically improving safety and efficiency. Another project involved the development of a pioneering electric winch system, where Parker IQAN technology was instrumental in achieving precise proportional speed control – a function previously thought impossible for an electric system.

For more information, request a discussion with a member of our Sales Team via sales@rotec.net.

Rotec Hydraulics launches first-of-its-kind Electric Winch System

Our team at Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, experts in system solution design, have developed a pioneering electric winch system that offers a zero-emission alternative to hydraulic winches. This innovation supports customers in achieving net zero goals with enhanced performance and precision.

“This project is an example of how Rotec Hydraulics is spearheading electrification within the fluid power industry to enable decarbonisation of the hardest-to-abate industry sectors.

“The addition of Parker components, including IQAN technology, has made the challenge of producing the same, if not enhanced, performance compared to the equivalent hydraulic winch system solution possible.”

– Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics Ltd.

Our in-house design team have innovatively designed and developed the first-of-its-kind electric winch system in response to a request from a client. The customer, a national company working within the utilities sector, has ambitious net zero goals and Rotec, as its sole winch design, supply and service provider was keen to support.

Expertise in system solution design

The ambitious R&D project was specifically dedicated to produce an electric winch with the equivalent performance and functionality of the hydraulic winch that the client currently uses on their large fleet of Isuzu D-Max vehicles.

Stepping up the design challenge

Despite other winch providers saying an electric winch system capable of proportional speed control lifting 1.5 tons and dragging 3.6 tonnes and not overheating was impossible, we are pleased to reveal our new offer to the market.

This particular example features two operational modes (lifting and pulling). The proportional speed control allows for safe, controlled ascent and descent of the winch system when lifting.

Operators have reported that the infinite winch speed control using joysticks in cab and/or remote pendant have allowed for more precise and accurate placing of the load than the previous hydraulic winch delivered.

The integrated thermal management of both motor and motor inverter along with natural air cooling of the motor inverter, means that Rotec’s electric winch system has an unlimited run time.

The electric winch system is fully customisable to any future clients looking to change to fully electric winches.

Sustainability

Our electrical winch system reduces CO2 emissions as a result of being powered by a lithium battery, rather than the vehicle’s diesel engine.  The vehicle engine does not need to be turned on in order to operate the winch, unlike its hydraulic counterpart. 

The electric winch’s carbon emissions are minimised with the only emissions being those generated when the vehicle is in motion and it is charging the winch system’s lithium battery.

Not just a supplier of parts

Winner of Manufacturer of the Year 2023 at the Somerset Business Awards, we can provide tailored winch system designs to your vehicle and operational requirements and offer design, manufacture, fitting and on-site servicing and repair service backed with consistent excellent customer service. 

Customers can customise rated line pull, line speed or rope type and capacity to optimise their operations. High quality, robust components mean all Rotec winch systems are suitable for operating in challenging environments.

Our innovative electric winch system has enabled its customer to not only cut emissions but work smarter, more accurately and increase productivity with proportional control capability and/or remote monitoring options.

 

Find out more about Rotec’s winch offer at Winch systems – Rotec Hydraulics Ltd.

Track and Manage Assets Worldwide

Parker Tracking System (PTS) is an innovative component-tagging and asset management solution offered by Rotec Hydraulics.

Record, manage and retrieve critical asset information with PTS.

This innovative system provides fast and accurate product information,
speeding replacement regardless of where or when the original component was created. Because tagged products can be replaced sight unseen, PTS eliminates the need to wait for removal before new parts can be acquired. Reducing transaction time means users can realize significant gains in productivity and equipment uptime.

Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) can be greatly enhanced by customizing PTS and integrating it into existing systems. 

With seamless data integration, Parker enables bi-directional transfer of critical data to maximize asset visibility and performance. For details on supported platforms and protocols, contact a member of our team.

PTS works seamlessly around the world. Whether you sell, service or operate products and equipment in one city, one state or worldwide, PTS can be tailored to your needs. Equipment built in one country that is sold and serviced in another can use PTS to deliver accurate product details wherever and whenever they are needed.To support our global footprint, PTS offers translation in multiple languages.

For more information, download the PTS brochure here and get in touch with our Sales Team on 01823 348900 or email sales@rotec.net.

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Kitting Services and Hose Assemblies tailored to your needs

Looking to reduce inefficiency and increase your team’s capacity?

Eliminate non-value added activities and increase your productivity with Rotec’s Bespoke Kitting Service.

 

All components and sub-assemblies are labeled and packaged neatly together with a list detailing parts and quantities for your convenience. 

Whether you need basic to the most complex kits with multiple assemblies, Rotec Hydraulics delivers kit solutions to help you meet performance goals.

Benefits

  • Simplifies Inventory Management: Reduces volume of individual components to stock manage.
  • Increases Productivity: Your team no longer need to pick parts from different areas. Instead they have a kit ready to go so they can get on with the job in hand.
  • Reduces Manufacturing Time: Kits are tailored to your needs and can include pre-assembled items.

Getting Started

  • Establish a Bill of Materials: Identify items and quantities.
  • Identify Packaging Requirements: Define custom tagging/labelling.
  • Specify sub-assemblies: Decide if any pre-assembled items are required.
  • Request Custom Quote: Email sales@rotec.net or phone 01823 348900 to speak to a member of our team. 
It’s that simple!  Get started by clicking the button below and our Sales Team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
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Bespoke hydraulic ring main and multiple air blast coolers installed at leading Aerospace Engineering company

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd was chosen by leading aerospace and engineering business to complete a 3-phase upgrade project to its existing Structural Test Lab (STL) hydraulic ring main. The team at Rotec successfully completed the project on time and to a high level of quality.

A global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security, our client is a key supplier of defence and security equipment to the UK MoD, employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel across 7 main sites throughout the UK.

A crucial asset at their Somerset facility is its Structural Test Laboratory (STL), which is responsible for mechanically testing critical aircraft components to destruction. As part of an ongoing development programme, the client wanted to create a dedicated and permanent hydraulic supply to its expanding fleet of testing equipment.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd added several significant upgrades to the current system in three stages; install 4 air blast coolers, design and install a custom sub ring main within the new Fatigue Lab and finally to design and install a major upgrade to the existing distribution ring main.

As part of the second and final phases of the project, Rotec designed and built a number of bespoke pipework brackets, stands and manifolds all of which were FEA tested by our in-house design engineers to ensure they exceed the minimum design requirements set by the customer.

More than 21.5 metres of pressure and return pipework was manufactured on site using Parker’s unique High Pressure Flange system making for a very quick and efficient installation. The 80 x 10mm 6k steel pipework is capable of operating at 420 bar maximum working pressure and was connected using Rotec’s in-house designed “X-Blocks” which distributed the flow to numerous outputs.

Rotec’s capabilities are that of significant breadth meaning, unlike many competitors, Rotec is able to design, build, install, commission and maintain systems in-house to a consistently high standard. To find out more, visit our services page.