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Hydraulics & Fluid Protection Solutions

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Hydraulic and fluid protection solutions are essential for ensuring the efficiency, safety, and longevity of systems that rely on hydraulic power or fluid transmission. These solutions prevent contamination, maintain fluid flow, and reduce wear and tear, extending the life of critical components. By minimizing breakdowns, leaks, and failures, they save costs, enhance safety, and reduce downtime. Clean, well-maintained systems also operate more efficiently, consuming less energy and meeting industry regulations while protecting the environment from leaks or spills.

Caps
Protection caps are vital for keeping dirt, debris, and moisture out of hydraulic systems, ensuring fluid cleanliness and preventing leaks during maintenance or transport. By safeguarding exposed fittings, caps reduce wear and tear, enhance system reliability, and minimize operational disruptions. These features collectively support the longevity of hydraulic components and maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

Plugs
Hydraulic protection plugs prevent contaminants from entering systems during maintenance or storage by sealing open ports and fittings. They play a critical role in maintaining leak-free operation and preserving system integrity. By protecting essential components, plugs help reduce wear, downtime, and the risk of damage, improving overall efficiency and reliability.

Hose Protection
Hose protection components, such as sleeves, wear protectors, and straps, shield hoses from abrasion, impacts, and environmental hazards, extending their service life. These components enhance safety by reducing the likelihood of leaks or bursts and ensure smooth operation. Additionally, hose straps and sleeves improve organization, keeping hoses secure and simplifying maintenance to minimize downtime.

For more information - check out our guides including: 

Hydraulic Fittings & Connectors – Everything You Need to Know

A guide to hydraulic hose sleeves

Hydraulic hose protection to ensure safe designs


Anti-Vibration Plugs - LDPE

Anti-vibration BSP threaded plugs are intended to decrease vibrations and noise in mechanical systems. The serrated shape prevents vibration-induced loosening, while maintaining a solid hold on the pipes collar.

  • Designed to be a reliable and efficient solution for reducing and dampening vibrations.
  • It is used with BSP hydraulic fittings.
  • Used in industries such as machinery, electronics, and automotive.
Material: LDPE Colour: Clear Series Code: SR6112

Banjo Bolt Caps

Banjo Bolt Caps are protective caps with a retaining washer to hold and protect banjo bolts from dirt and damage. They are easy to grasp, even while wearing gloves. Ideal for assembly storage and transportation.

  • A Protection Cap and Retaining Washer in a single unit. These Banjo Bolt Caps hold everything together during assembly, storage and shipping.
  • Protects against damage and dirt ingress.
  • Easy to grip, even when wearing gloves.
Material: LDPE Colour: Black Series Code: SR1083

Banjo Union Caps

Banjo Union Caps prevent against dirt, damage and contamination, while in storage and transit. Quick and easy to install. Can endure temperatures ranging from -30C up to +80C.

  • A range of protective caps designed for Banjo Union connections. They provide external assembly cover during storage and transportation to protect the connection from the ingress of dirt.
  • Flexible PVC option offers snug fitting, and fast fitting and removal. HDPE options offers secure fit with a simple click.
  • Fits hydraulic Banjo Unions to DIN 7642 B/E.
Material: HDPE, PVC Colour: Yellow, Red Series Code: SR1071, SRF0005

Banjo Union Caps PCR

This range of push-fit caps is designed for Banjo Union connections. They provide a protective cover during storage, transportation and testing . This helps prevent the entry of contaminants and fluid residue that could leak and damage the main component. The Banjo Union connector protects the banjo fitting when installed from the hydraulic hose connecting it to a fluid line.

This series is manufactured from Post Consumer Recycled material, which is designed to support Essentra’s ESG ambitions and those of our customers. Material: LDPE - PCR Colour: Green Series Code: SRTOPCR

Banjo Union Plugs

Banjo Union Plugs protect banjo unions against damage and fluid residue. They are sturdy and suitable for hydraulic and fluid systems. Can be supplied with or without a cover tab. Compatible with DIN 7642 B/E banjo unions.

  • Designed to protect from damage, wear and tear, and dirt or moisture ingress.
  • Provides a secure fit on banjo unions DIN 7642 B/E, forming a reliable sealing surface to prevent leaks.
  • It can be used in applications in automotive or industrial machinery.
Material: LDPE Colour: Natural Series Code: SR1016

Breather Caps

Breather Caps are used to protect equipment against moisture and particle contamination. Allows for airflow in applications, preventing a system from malfunctioning due to pressure changes.

  • Facilitates a high rate of air flow.
  • Protects equipment by controlling moisture and particle contamination.
  • Ideal for applications exposed to pressure and demand from fluid levels.
Material: Aluminium Colour: Black Series Code: SRV0019, SRV0018

Centre Pull Tab Hose Plug

Centre Pull Tab Hose Plugs are designed to plug and seal hose ends. They have ribs that ensure a tight fit when plugging hydraulic lines without straining them. It features a high tensile strength, toughness, and flexibility.

The internal, centrally located pull tab enables simple plug insertion and removal, making it a hassle-free alternative. Furthermore, the tapered form allows for the plugging of numerous interior diameters. The plugs snug fit and secure seal effectively prevents dust, dirt, and other impurities from entering the hose. This helps protect internal components, guaranteeing optimal performance.

Commonly used for construction, automotive, and agricultural applications.

  • Features a high tensile strength, toughness, and flexibility.
  • Features ribs that ensure a tight fit when plugging hydraulic lines without straining them.
  • The tapered form allows for the plugging of numerous interior diameters.
Material: EVA Colour: Yellow Series Code: SR6111

D-Rings & Kits

Metric D-rings and Kit used for sealing reasons in both static and dynamic applications. Prevents leaks and contamination in a variety of applications. These kits are packed to keep the seals intact throughout storage and transportation. Used in automotive, plumbing and manufacturing sectors.

  • It creates a secure seal in static and dynamic applications.
  • It provides stability preventing the seal from twisting or rolling during operation or installation.
  • It is simple to place in a machined groove, where the D-ring's flat edge offers stability.
Material: NBR Colour: Black Series Code: SR6159, SRV0071

DKO Side Release Plugs

DKO Side Release Plugs protect DKO-compression fittings during transit, storage and processing by preventing damage and contamination. The flexible end fits securely into the DKO swivel nut. A side pull tab allows for easy removal.

  • Protects DKO-compression fittings during transit, storage, and processing from damage and contaminants.
  • The flexible end fits snugly into the DKO swivel nut, and the side pull tab allows easy removal.
  • Commonly used to meet the needs of industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and machinery.
Material: LDPE Colour: Red, Yellow Series Code: SR1121

Face Protectors PCR

Designed to protect the raised face of a flange from dirt, moisture, paint and sandblasting during production, handling, and transportation. Provides a snug fit for convenient protection of parts, and is easy to install and remove. The range accommodates various nominal diameters.

This series is manufactured from Post Consumer Recycled material, which is designed to support Essentra’s ESG ambitions and those of our customers. Material: LDPE - PCR Colour: Green Series Code: SRCXFRPCR

Fire Protection Sleeves

Standard and Premium Fire Protection Sleeves shield cables, hydraulic leads and rubber hose lines from extreme temperatures, flames, radiation heat, and liquid metal spills. The inner sleeve has strong insulating capabilities and can withstand temperatures as high as 700C. The Standard variant has a thinner outer cover than the Premium option.

  • Protects against high temperatures, radiation heat, direct flames and liquid metal splashes.
  • Keeps shape well for easy application.
  • Ideal for cables, hydraulic leads and hoses.
  • Micron Calcium Silicate Yarn is constructed with silk to avoid residues often appearing from glass fibre alternative.
Material: Silicone Colour: Silver, Red, Grey Series Code: SRECAFR, SR6001, SR6002

Fluid Absorption Plugs

Fluid Absorption Plugs absorb excess fluids, helping to prevent leaks and contamination. They work with water, oil, fuel and other chemicals. They leave no residue behind, unlike traditional plugs. Suitable for metric and imperial threads, and simple boreholes.

  • Absorbs a variety of substances with chemical resistance.
  • Safer, simpler, and cleaner than traditional plugs since they leave no residue in the thread or hole.
  • Its unique design enables rapid and easy installation and removal.
Material: PP, PE;PP Colour: Yellow Series Code: SR1004

Fluid Level Indicator Caps - Prismatic

Prismatic Fluid Level Indicator Caps are resistant to solvents, oils, greases, and other chemical agents. The prismatic windows allow the viewing of liquid levels in various applications and are resistant to oils and solvents.

  • Offers genuine glass of high stability.
  • Scratch-proof.
  • Seal housed in a groove and therefore cannot be lost.
  • Groove design prevents seal from extrusion when the sight glass is tightened.
Material: Aluminium Series Code: SR6580

Grease Nipple Caps

Grease Nipple Caps are designed to protect grease nipples from dust, moisture, dirt, and other contaminants. Our range offers a selection of caps with a tab, or without a tab, to make it easier to remove. The design of the cap provides a choice of knurled or non-knurled heads for easy gripping. These grease nipple caps can also be used as a visual indicator of whether the fitting has been lubricated.

These are an economical solution that is quick and easy to install and remove.

Used in fluid transmission applications that have grease nipples.

  • Designed to protect from dust, moisture, dirt, and other contaminants.
  • Quick and easy to install and remove.
  • Suitable for use in machinery, equipment, vehicles or any application that uses grease nipples.
Material: TPE, LDPE Colour: Black, Red, Yellow Series Code: SRPITPE, SRPI, SR1019

Hexagonal Caps

Hexagonal caps are intended to cover hex-shaped fittings, bolts and nuts. Available in all conventional hydraulic coupling sizes. Due to the their adaptability, these caps can also be used to protect spherical components.

  • Hexagonal Caps have a rigid design that allows for easy fitting and removal. Available in all common hydraulic coupling sizes.
  • Also suitable for the protection of round components.
  • Flexible and economical.
Material: LDPE Colour: Natural Series Code: SR1127

Hose & Tubing Cinch Straps - Cinch Straps

Hose and Tubing Cinch Straps, include a hoop and loop construction. This securely secures hoses, while allowing them to expand and contract as pressure changes. Durable and provides a safe, adjustable and simple fastening solution. Two options to choose from.

  • Have a hook and loop design that firmly holds hoses, enabling them to expand and contract as pressure fluctuates
  • It is resistant to chemicals and can sustain high temperatures.
  • It is used in industrial and automotive applications.
Material: Nylon Woven Hook & Loop;Nickel Plated Steel, Nylon Woven Hook & Loop;Delrin Colour: Black Series Code: SR1099

Hose Connectors

Hose Connectors include two, three and four barbed outputs that seal hoses or tubing securely and tightly. Installs easily into a variety of forms (I, T, L, X and Y). Chemical resistant.

  • Barbed Cross Connectors feature two, three or four barbed outlets that allow for the secure attachment of hoses or tubing for various applications,
  • This group of Connectors offers a range of shapes (I, T, L, X, and Y).
  • Suitable for use in automotive or chemical processing industries.
Material: HDPE, POM, Nylon Colour: Natural Series Code: SR1935

Hose Protection Sleeves

Quick Sleeves eliminate hydraulic line contamination during hose replacement. They are resistant to heat, ozone and abrasion and aid the easy assembly and removal of bundles. Customers that purchase our Hose Protection Sleeves, regularly buy our Spiral Wrap Hose Protectors too.

Hose Protection Sleeves - Mining Safety Approved

Mining Safety Approved Hose Protection Sleeves are dense but not bulky for optimum UV and abrasion protection. These sleeves are effective in reducing the concentrated stream of pinhole leaks with a high degree of burst resistance and good leakage containment. Approvals and Certifications: MSHA Approval #MSHA IC0234/0; Meets FED0STD0191 test method 5309 for abrasion resistance; Meets ASTM D6770 for abrasion resistance of textile webbing. Customers who purchase Hose Protection Sleeves - Mining Safety Approved also buy Spiral Wrap Hose Protectors.

Hose Service Plugs

Hose Service Plugs a are used to plug hydraulic hoses, while being maintained or repaired in the field. The conical form enables simple attachment to various hose sizes. Easy to install with as simple push-in and twist action.

  • Prevents oil or chemical spills during maintenance and repair.
  • Ideal for hose and rigid pipe applications.
  • No tools required, simply push in and twist.
  • Strong and reusable.
  • Perfect solution for on the field maintenance.
Material: Rubber Colour: Yellow Series Code: SRF0071

Hose Sleeve Ferrules

Sleeve Ferrules are used to secure the hose protection sleeve by crimping it to the hose. This prevents damage and leaks, and protects hoses from wear, pressure and corrosion.

  • Used to seal the sleeve on a hose.
  • Crimped on to hose assembly.
Material: Aluminium Colour: Aluminium Series Code: SR1098

Hose Washer Caps

Hose Washer Caps are applied to the ends of hoses and tubes to keep them from slipping over the fittings. Protects against water, dust, grime and pollutants.

  • It prevents water and dirt leaks.
  • It is easy to install and remove.
  • Used in construction applications, gardening and automotive industry.
Material: TPE, LDPE Colour: Black, Yellow Series Code: SR5758

Hose Wear Protectors

Hose Wear Protectors, or Hose Protection Shields, are a type of hose protector that protect hose against point of contact wear with abrasive surfaces.

The 3.9mm wall thickness, as well as the Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material, provide durability and excellent wear resistance. The design features moulded grooves to fit cable ties.

These Hose Protectors are commonly used on hydraulic hoses, fuel and oil lines, brake systems, wire harnesses and battery cables.

  • Easy to apply and remove
  • Colours: Black, Orange and Yellow.

O-Ring Cords & O-Ring Cord Splicing Kit

O-Ring Cords and Splicing Kit is intended to decrease the need for huge numbers of O-rings. Comprises of a measuring tape, cutting block, adhesive bottle, retractable knife and a cable with the proper width and length. It prevents fluid and gas leaks.

  • It includes a measuring tape, a cutting block, an adhesive bottle, a retractable knife, and a cord.
  • It is suitable for sealing any customised application and preventing leaks or fluids.
  • Used in various hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, fluid power systems, automotive, manufacturing or oil and gas.
Material: NBR Colour: Black Series Code: SR6153, SRV0072

O-Ring Face Seal Caps

Our range of O-Ring Face Seal Caps are designed to protect O-Ring face seal connectors that are used on hydraulic connections.

The cap design features a longer overall length for added protection from the ingress of dirt and other contaminants. They also include a moulded retaining ring at the bottom that snaps under the connector to keep it securely in place during transit and processing.

Our range is suitable for both UNF and JIC thread sizes.

  • Designed for the protection of O-Ring face seal connectors used on hydraulic connections.
  • Features a longer overall length for added protection.
  • Suitable for UNF and JIC threads.
Material: LDPE Colour: Black, Blue Series Code: SRCFST, SR1078

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