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+44(0)1626 863634How to Select a Pump for Use with an Autopilot
Many people choose to use an autopilot on their boat to relieve them from having to constantly man the wheel on long journeys and to reduce the cost of fuel as autopilots can maintain a very straight and direct route. When trying to captain your craft, an autopilot could make your life much more simple.…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About the Recreational Craft Directive
The new Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) 2013/53/EU superseded the RCD 2003/44/EC on the 18th January 2017. The main difference between the old and the new directives is that boat owners whose craft fall within the scope are now responsible to ensure that their craft is compliant. Now, almost all recreational craft built after the 16th…
Read MoreSafety Lever Lock For Hy-Pro Control Valves
As always, our designers are putting safety first and we are happy to announce our new safety lever lock for Hy-Pro control valves. The new V5145 safety interlock solution is a locking device which requires the operator to release the lever from its captive neutral position in order to select a service. Hydraulic power is inherently dangerous…
Read MoreNew Compact Linear Actuator From Hy-ProDrive
We are pleased to announce our latest addition to the Hy-ProDrive marine steering range – the new compact linear actuator! This new compact unit is designed for smaller or lighter yachts with space restrictions and the lower thrust requirements. Our new actuator at full extension, is only 890 mm. That’s half a metre shorter than its bigger brother. …
Read MoreHy-Pro Supporting Fellow British Manufacturers
We have been advocating buying British and we have started with a series of quality new assembly benches from Benchmaster. Hydraulic valves are heavy and, in the past, we have struggled to find suitable assembly benches. Metal frames with heavy wooden tops encased in steel are essential. Room underneath for tote pans and sufficient depth for…
Read MoreHy-Pro’s Birmingham Distributor Have Moved
Our Birmingham distributor, Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets, have moved to bigger and better premises. Now operating from Unit 3, Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham B7 5EA, the new branch is large enough to accommodate Hy-Pro control valves in addition to a wide range of related products. With on-site trade counters and warehouses, complete valves, along with sectional valve…
Read MoreHose Reel Valves
We have become well known for our bespoke, custom built control valves but we also manufacture ranges of specially designed valves for specific applications. Our hose reel valves, used in everything from airport fuel tankers to liquid food bulk carriers are particularly popular. Manufactured to the highest standards, these valves has been specifically designed to operate…
Read MoreNew CNC Honing Machine
Our long awaited brand new Pemamo CNC honing machine has arrived! For the last 50 years at Hy-Pro honing has been a highly skilled manual or semi-automatic operation using traditional Delapena machines. Using feel, dexterity, experience and an air gauge we have been honing every slice and numerous cartridges to achieve perfect fits for our…
Read MoreNew Integrated Pump & Reservoir
We are now proud to launch our new Hy-ProDrive integrated pump and reservoir. This combined unit has been designed for autopilot steering in the marine market, where hydraulic systems need to continue to function in rough conditions. Complete ‘Knock Downs’ (where a boat can finish up on its side and even under water) are particularly…
Read MoreBritish Hydraulic Valves And Autopilot Pumps In Demand!
Here at Hy-pro, we were concerned when the British nation voted to leave Europe. We worried about years of instability, uncertainty and the imposition of tariffs. Whilst these fears are not unwarranted, there is a silver lining in the shape of exchange rates for British manufacturers. We design, manufacture, assemble and stock all our products…
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