HYDRAULICS Hydraulic hose crimping machinery is used across a wide range of industrial applications. In recent months, Kevin Leonard from Hydraulic Hose Crimpers, said his company has supplied equipment for several non-standard projects, including a machine used to crimp ends on 4 mm diameter rope and a larger unit for crimping glands on 60 mm electrical cable. In January, a UK prison ordered a machine to reduce steel tube for the construction of polytunnels. These examples illustrate how hydraulic crimping machinery is utilised across multiple industries beyond traditional hydraulic hose assembly. Leonard says that while the company continues to supply machinery primarily to the agricultural sector, heavy-duty plant operators, and the general hydraulic industry, current demand across the hydraulic market remains strong. He says hose crimping machines are available in several sizes and voltage configurations. Stock includes units capable of crimping one-inch and 1?-inch hose, as well as larger 240-ton and 350-ton NK60 machines. Floor-mounted machines designed for crimping hose up to six inches in diameter are also available. Many of the larger machines are refurbished by in-house engineers, with regular orders supplied to customers in Africa and across Europe. Mobile hydraulic hose vans represent a significant area of ongoing activity. Several of Hydraulic Hose Crimpers’ vans are equipped each month using NEOTEH MARKEN 12-volt crimpers and MARKEN saws, with all vehicle builds fitted using EDSTROM racking systems. Increasingly, mobile hose vans are presented with electrical system issues, and a drive-in service is offered to both fleet and private operators to diagnose and resolve faults efficiently. Regular maintenance Leonard explains that as with all industrial machinery, hydraulic hose The versatility of hydraulic hose crimping machinery crimping machines require regular maintenance to maintain performance. Routine servicing is a straightforward procedure for trained mobile engineers. Most crimpers require springs and sponges to be replaced every one to two years, and regular greasing is essential. Insufficient lubrication can reduce machine performance by approximately 20%. High-pressure grease, spare parts, and die sets are available for crimpers of all makes. All hose vans and hydraulic depots require a suitable hose cutting system. Leonard says this is typically a benchmounted saw or a larger unit such as the B Fluid Cut 325 or 425. Hydraulic Hose Crimpers acts as the UK dealer for B FLUID, Europe’s largest hose cutter manufacturer, and stocks the full range of its machines. Blade maintenance is an important consideration; if any chips or damage are present, blades should be replaced immediately. Metal-cutting blades allow hydraulic hose to be cut cleanly, without introducing rubber or metal debris into the hose. New extractor systems supplied with hose cutters are designed to remove smoke, dust, and sparks from the cutting area, directing them away from both the cutting edge and the operator. These systems contribute to a cleaner working environment and improved operator safety, particularly in enclosed workshop or mobile service settings. For further information please visit: www.hydraulichosecrimpers.co.uk 14 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS February 2026 www.hpmag.co.uk
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