Hypro news

Recovery goes as smooth as silk

Compact yet powerful hydraulics are helping reduce damage to cars when they are being loaded on to and unloaded from recovery vehicles, to date a constant worry for breakdown operators. More...

Debarking technology advances with hydraulics

Agricultural fence posts are increasingly being produced by UK timber mills using a debarker newly-developed by Technorton in Ludlow, who have redefined the hydraulic technology at the heart of the machine. More...

Bespoke valve helps drive tracked carrier to the top

Squeezing a multi-axis hydraulic system onto a super compact tracked barrow was a daunting design challenge, but one that paid off for Taylor Construction Plant (TCP) of Maldon, because the result has been a steadily growing band of loyal users. More...

Smooth operator goes for recycling

Clinging wet and sticky paper is no longer a problem for refuse collectors, thanks to the latest development by refuse collection vehicle makers Trio Engineering of Gloucester, centred around a two-speed hydraulic valve developed Hy-Pro. More...

Designs fly in three dimensions

Design engineers working with two-dimensional CAD (computer-aided design) tools are at a discernable disadvantage compared to those using three-dimensional modelling packages. Design is a three dimensional function, so working with two dimensional CAD, instantly puts designers at a disadvantage. More...

New hydraulics feature in redesigned forklift

When Kelvin Engineering set about redesigning its popular PF range of pedestrian-controlled forklift truck, it turned to valve specialist Hydraulic Projects (Hy-Pro) to develop a compact, high efficiency hydraulic lift system control system More...