Pirtek Exeter - Start Hydraulics Ltd

Emergency Hose Replacement Service

Anytime. Anywhere. ETA One Hour. That is the Pirtek promise  

The Pirtek name is synonymous with the supply of hoses and fittings.   But there is more than that to the company.   WAY more.

The company’s comprehensive product line includes more than 18,000 line items and covers a full variety of products and services to help keep your equipment or facility in tip-top condition.   And if your local Centre doesn’t have what you need in stock, they each have the expertise, experience and equipment required to manufacture a bespoke solution.

Pirtek ‘Hoseclean’ Solution

Cleaning up in the world of hose and tube maintenance.

The principle is straightforward. A soft absorbent pellet is fired through the hose to remove contamination.

Contamination is a major cause of hydraulic system failure. A simple system to remove it can increase oil and filter life and reduce system downtime and overall running costs

When a hydraulic hose is cut particles of rubber, fibre and possibly metal are generated and this will contaminate the inside of the hose. Shaking of the hose or simple blowing air through may dislodge some of the contamination but not all.

For onsite hose cleaning, Pirtek has had independent technical validation from a UKAS accredited Laboratory (Particle Technology Ltd) that using a foam pellet fired through the hose twice, once in each direction, achieves a level of cleanliness matching that of new hydraulic oil.