Product Guides
If you are starting your search for engineering products and would like some guidance in the first instance, we have plenty of product guides that might help.
We have guides on everything from Jubilee Clips to Hydraulic Cylinders and everything in between, drawing on the experience of many of our most knowledgeable specialists.
This should give you an early indication of what we can deliver as a business and hopefully point you in the right direction for any questions you might have at this stage of the process.
If you can’t see an answer within this section, it might be worth getting in touch with our sales team to get some more specific answers, or for any further guidance when it comes to our extensive product catalogue.
Clips & Clamps
Jubilee Clips & Clamps Guide
While Jubilee is a brand name, over the years it has become synonymous with hose clips and band clamps.
Pipe Clamps Guide
Also sometimes called pipe clips or pipe clamp brackets, pipe clamps are designed to support suspended pipes.
Hydraulics
Gear Piston Hydraulic Pumps Guide
Driven by electricity, gas or powered by hand, hydraulic pumps turn mechanical energy (speed, torque) into fluid power (flow, pressure).
Hydraulic Flow Switches and Flow Sensors Guide
Flow switches perform numerous functions, including balancing the pressure of liquid or gas, protecting pumps and triggering system alarms.
Hydraulic Accumulators Guide
Hydraulic accumulators are energy storage devices that allow hydraulic systems to operate at optimum levels.
Hydraulic Filters Guide
Hydraulic filters are integral parts of systems using hydraulic power. A clean hydraulic system is crucial in guaranteeing that oil retains its qualities and performance over time.
Hydraulic Cylinders Guide
Also sometimes called hydraulic rams, hydraulic cylinders are actuators used to power mechanical operations.
Hydraulic Oil Spill Kits and Spill Trays Guide
From nasty falls to environmental damage, accidental spills at the workplace can have devastating consequences.
Hydraulic Bonded, Dowty and O Ring Seals Guide
Also referred to as Dowty seals and Dowty washers, bonded seals are made from an external metal ring and an inner rubber elastomer ring that creates a sealing around a bolt or a screw.
Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Flow Meter Guide
Hydraulic pressure gauges measure the intensity of fluid flow to minimise the risk of leaks. This is important because hydraulic systems operate within the parameters of a set pressure range.
Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valves Guide
Pressure relief valves, or PRV valves, are designed to reduce pressure in systems if it increases beyond the set maximum working pressure.
Hydraulic Fittings Guide
Hydraulic fittings are designed to connect different parts of hydraulic systems including pipes, hoses and tubes to valves, pipes and other components.
Hydraulic Hose & Stainless Steel Tube Guide
Found in commercial and industrial environments that utilise hydraulic-powered machinery, hydraulic hoses are usually made from flexible rubber and wire.
Hydraulic Couplings Guide
Robust enough for high-pressure systems, hydraulic couplings are used to connect and disconnect fluid lines.
Hoses
Industrial Hose Guide
While there are many types of industrial hoses, all have the same purpose — to transfer different substances between two locations.
Fire Hose Reel Guide
Used for over 250 years, fire hoses started life as long strips of leather sewn together. They evolved into the efficient, high-tech fire hoses of today.
Hose Reel Cart Guide
Hose reels store a variety of hoses, cords and cables for tidy storage and easy access. Different types include industrial hose reels, electrical cable reels, hose reel carts, low pressure hose reels and stainless steel hose reels.
Monitor & Test
Inspection Camera and Leak Detection Guide
Also sometimes referred to as snake cameras, inspection cameras are used to collect video footage from locations that are tricky to access.
Vacuum Gauge Guide
Vacuum and Pressure gauges deliver key information about any potential problems in systems, such as industrial equipment, portable compressors and pressurised containers, ensuring optimal efficiency and timely repairs.
Proximity Sensor Guide
Proximity sensors are used to detect objects or media without physical contact and as such, they are classified as non-contact devices.
Infrared Probe Industrial Thermometers Guide
Used for measuring temperature in industrial settings, industrial thermometers are usually more sturdy than laboratory thermometers.
Valves & Actuation
Industrial Ball Valve Guide
Ball valves use a pivoting ball with a bore to control the flow of gas or liquid, and are usually controlled with a lever.
Butterfly Valve Guide
Used to open and close, as well as regulate flow of liquid or gas, butterfly valves are composed of a circular disc and a rod that is connected to an actuator such as a handle.
Gate Valve Guide
Also sometimes called sluice valves, gate valves are designed to open and close flow within a piping system.
Non Return Check Valve Guide
Non-return check valves have two openings, one to let flow in and the other to let it out. They are used to ensure that liquid or gas flows in only one direction, preventing it from returning back up the valve and piping system.
Solenoid Valve Guide
Also known as electromagnetic solenoid valves, solenoid valves are powered by electric current. Solenoid valves come with a built-in electric coil that has a ferromagnetic core (plunger).
Pneumatic Valves and Actuators Guide
Also called directional control valves, pneumatic valves are used to control the flow of gas or air within a system (switch it on, switch it off or increase or reduce the flow).
Fuelling, Lubrication, Wash Down & Misting
Industrial Pressure Washer Guide
Also called power washers, pressure washers use pressurised water to clean grime, mould, mud, dust or loose paint from various surfaces and objects including buildings and vehicles.
Fuel Pump Transfer Guide
Fuel transfer pumps move fuel between tanks or from a tank to a vehicle via a nozzle. Fuel pumps can also be used to transfer fuel between vehicles and even extract it from a vehicle into a container.
Grease Guns, Pumps, Nipples and Connectors Guide
Grease guns, grease pumps, grease nipples and grease connectors are common tools and accessories generally used in manufacturing plants or shops.
Pneumatic & Vacuum
Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Guide
Filter Regulator Lubricators, or FRLs, clean and reduce friction in air compressor systems such as motors, pneumatic valves, cylinders, air motors and air tools.
Pneumatic Cylinders Guide
Also sometimes referred to as pneumatic actuators or air cylinders, pneumatic cylinders use compressed air to create rotary or linear motion.
Compressed Air Fittings Guide
Also called air line fittings and air pipe fittings, compressed air fittings are usually used to connect air compressors with air tools.
Air Blow Guns Guide
Connected to compressed air, air blow guns feature a sturdy nozzle that produces a constant jet stream of air. They are often used for actions such as non-contact drying of surfaces and cleaning debris.
Compressors & Air Tools
Air Compressor Guide
Air hoses are designed to transfer compressed air and gases from one point of a product or tool to another.
Air Tools Guide
Also sometimes referred to as pneumatic tools, air tools are driven by air from an air compressor. The more air in the compressor, the more powerful the air tool.
Portable Air Compressors Guide
Air compressors convert atmospheric air into potential energy that is stored in the form of compressed air for later use.
Paint, Sprays & Adhesives
Industrial Anti-Slip Tapes Guide
To limit occurrences such as trips or falls, and avoid easily preventable accidents, anti-slip tape is a must. It’s possible to find a wide variety of anti-slip tapes to suit safety requirements.
Fittings & Manifolds
Industrial Pipe Fittings Guide
To create pipelines, components such as industrial pipe fittings are used to join pipe sections with fluid control products such as pumps and valves.
Industrial Pipe Flange Guide
Typically disc-shaped, flanges are used to connect two pipe pieces or a pipe with another component within a system such as a valve, pressure vessel or pump.