APPRENTICE APPOINTED

We welcome and congratulate our new first year Apprentice Daniel Aggett who is carrying out the Fitting and Machining trade course at Campbelltown TAFE and will be trained in all facets of fluid power, including an Enerpac tools training course mid 2008.

Many customers and suppliers will know Daniel's father Rod, who is our senior field service technician who will be an outstanding role model for young Daniel.

We wish Daniel every success in his career in the industry; a small contribution by South West Hydraulics toward remedying a shortage of qualified tradespeople in the fluid power industry.

WEDDING BELLS CATHY ALLOTTA
Congratulations go to Cathy and Mike Allotta who wed on 17th November 2007 at Regina Coeli Church Beverly Hills with the reception following at St George Motor Boat Club.

A great time was had by all with a heart felt speech by Cath's father Peter Addington who would be known to many of South West Hydraulics customers and suppliers.

Also, thanks to Gordon Brokers handy work, a purpose built wishing well complimented the settings on this special night.

We wish Cath and Mike well in their future lives together and a long and happy marriage.
 

ALL ACCUMULATORS MUST BE REGISTERED

Please see the rules & regulations pertaining to accumulators for Work Cover requirements which follow. We have a Duty of Care to inform you of these requirements.

We can assist you with the periodic inspections, replacement accumulators, in house checks and tests in our workshop in conjunction with a Certified Boiler Inspector as per the requirements and ideally as part of our preventative maintenance hydraulic services offered.

This will ensure the Accumulator/s (Pressure Vessel) at your plant are brought up to current Australian Standards, so for Safety sake...

DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE!

 

Press Release

South West Hydraulic & Pneumatic Services joins forces with Millers Oil (NSW) Pty Ltd to provide our Customers yet another service in the field of high Technology Oil filtration and condition monitoring services, please read on:

OIL FILTRATION

When Hydraulic & Lubricating Oils have reached the point where they would normally be replaced the choice can be made to replace the oils or have them filtered.

Benefits of Filtration

1. The cost of filtration is less than half the cost of new oil.
2. The filtered oil will be cleaner than new oil.
3. No costs of storage or disposal of used oil.
4. Labour resources not required to service the machine.
5. No additives removed in the filtering process.
6. Reduced breakdowns.
7. Machines more efficient in operation.

Applications for oil filtration.

1. As part of the normal maintenance routine.
2. After failure of major components.
3. When analysis reports indicate high levels of contamination.

CONDITION MONITORING

Condition Monitoring is having samples of your oils on a machine by machine basis analysed by a Specialist Laboratory. The Laboratory produces a comprehensive “Oil Analysis Report”. The results are considered and compared to past results or to a sample of new oil. The results are held on file for future comparison.

The results of the oil analysis often give indications of potential machine failure situations. Sometimes remedial action can avert a breakdown, on other occasions repairs can be undertaken on a planned and timely basis.

FILTRATION SOLUTIONS

A review of filtration methods on machines in different applications can be undertaken to reduce the amount of contaminants that make there way into the oil or are not effectively removed through the use of installed filtration devices.

This includes the air breather; blocked breathers can cause the reservoir to retain pressure which can lead to leaks and other failures. Ineffective breathers can allow the ingress of contaminants which leads to dirty oil, premature blockage of the filter and strainer. Each of these situations places additional load and wear on the machines components.

Filtration devices installed on the machines are reviewed. Alternative or additional devices can be recommended depending on the application, usage and environment.

TANK CLEANING

Oil in service leaves a filmy residue on the walls and floor of oil reservoirs. Periodically this sludge needs to be removed from the system. Draining the tank does not remove the sludge which can be a source of contamination when refilled with clean oil. As the tank needs to be opened to undertake this process it is also a good opportunity to remove the pickup strainer for cleaning or replacing as required.

SOURCE & SUPPLY FILTERS

We have a ready source of supply of filters, strainers and other consumables. Custom built filters are also available.

MINOR MECHANICAL REPAIRS

As part of our service a visual inspection of machinery is undertaken. Areas of concern are highlighted to the client. Repairs can be undertaken on the clients behalf where required. This includes replacement hoses, seals, pressure gauges and other items depending on the application.

These services are provided by South West Hydraulics through our authorised sub contractor Millers Oil, and are an additional service we are able to offer our valued Customers.

Siro Pumps

South West Hydraulics has now been appointed Australian Distributors for Siro Pumps.

Siro stands for “ Silent Rotor ”

This and other unique features offer many benefits including:

• Extreme low noise in operation
• Well balanced for Longevity of components
• Reduced energy consumption
• Large range of displacements (5.5 - 226 cc/rev )
• Wide range of combinations and displacements available for both double and triple pumps
• A robust high quality product proven in the arduous operating conditions with the Rail transport industry

With these features and more, it is little wonder that

Please contact our Sales Team for more information and price and availability on these units