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Welcome to Africa’s largest fluid power and automation company. We supply clients with quality technologies and services in every major industrial sector, from mining and power generation to packaging and food and beverage.
The centralised arm of the Group, responsible for strategic, finance, marketing, training and human resources functions.
A leader in the design, manufacture, installation, service and repair of mobile and industrial hydraulics.
A specialist partner in industrial and factory automation applications, Tectra Automation is a single-source supplier of pneumatic, electric drive and control, linear and assembly technology solutions and process valves.
Hytec Engineering is sub-Saharan Africa’s only hydraulic cylinder company with in-house cylinder design, manufacturing, testing, and repair services in a single workshop. Hytec Engineering is a leader in custom-designed cylinders.
Hytec Services Africa supplies the world’s leading hydraulic, pneumatic and automation brands throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Hytec Fluid Technology is a specialist provider of hydraulic filter solutions in Africa. Our services include a fully-fledged laboratory for in-house sampling and analysis of oil and fluids.
HAW is one of Africa’s largest distributors of hydraulic components and a specialist supplier of mobile machinery products. Our Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Middelburg branches ensure fast component delivery.
HYSA is the overseas procurement, import and export arm for all Group companies, managing the entire interlinking supply chain to ensure an effective distribution network of the Group’s entire range of products to Africa.
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Achieve a leaner, smarter plant floor with our range of assembly technology. Flexible and scalable to your requirements, assembly technology maximises production efficiency and product consistency.
Our electric drive and control technology enables new possibilities in factory and industrial automation. We offer full design, installation and support of Bosch Rexroth automation technologies for efficient, reliable and economical production.As specialists in filtration technology, the Group enhances the performance and longevity of your hydraulic systems. We have a wide range of hydraulic filters and filter elements for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications.
The Group supplies a complete range of hydraulic hose and fittings. We’ve got your application covered with the world’s leading hose and fittings brands. View our hose products:We specialise in the design, manufacture, supply and maintenance of hydraulic solutions. Find the products you need today:Bring cutting-edge production concepts to life with our range of linear technology! We design, supply, install and maintain linear technology and motion systems as required by your operation.
We are a specialist supplier of pneumatic solutions in Africa. As the authorised distributer of Aventics, the Group provides tailored, cutting-edge pneumatic systems. Make compressed air work for you!.jpg)
We distribute and support Omal’s range of process valves. Our process valves include industrial valves, ball valves, butterfly valves and actuators.
We are an authorised distributor of Schmalz vacuum technology in Africa. Our vacuum technology includes handling and gripping systems for workpieces up to 2 000 kg..jpg)
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An extensive branch network throughout Africa ensures rapid parts availability and product support on the complete range of the Group’s products.We have the in-house expertise to maintain your hydraulic, pneumatic and automation system to OEM standards.
We support our technologies with exceptional customer service. Our accredited workshops and testing facilities ensure your hydraulic, automation and pneumatic assets are maintained to OEM standards for maximum equipment reliability and performance. We offer a Service Exchange Programme for cylinders, motors and pumps.
The Group offers MerSETA-accredited training programmes and courses for hydraulics, pneumatics and automation aimed at various degrees of specialist operation. We also offer eLearning programmes.
As a turnkey supplier of hydraulics, pneumatics and automation systems, we have the in-house expertise to design solutions that drive maximum productivity to your operation.
We manufacture and assemble complete customised hydraulic, pneumatic and automation systems drawing on the world’s leading technologies.
We deliver turnkey hydraulic, pneumatic and automation solutions, including integration, installation and commissioning of your systems to ensure optimum performance, safety and reliability..jpg)
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Fuel Island Filtration offers a first line of defence at the fuel storage tank, ensuring clean fuel reaches your equipment.
Pro Series Fuel Processors provide best-in-class fuel/water separation and particle removal flow capability.
NanoNet® or StrataPore media deliver best-in-class performance, removing even the smallest harmful contaminants.
Benefits of Fleetguard® Fuel Filtration:
- Improve reliability
- Optimise service intervals
- Improve fuel efficiencies
- Reduce operation costs
Fleetguard offers two types of fuel filters:
- Fuel/Water Separators (FS) – Separate water from the fuel and remove large contaminants
- Fuel Filters (FF) – Remove the smaller contaminant particles from the fuel
Fleetguard leads the way with new technologies to removal harmful contaminants.
Find out more about Fleetguard's® Fuel Filtration range
Fuel contamination - the biggest cause of engine failure
The main contaminants in diesel fuel are:
- Dirt and sediment – if present in the fuel system, these result in blockage of the filter and increased wear within the fuel system.
- Water – is the greatest concern because it is the most common. Water can be met with the fuel during the refuelling process, or due to poor house-keeping practices. Effects of water in diesel fuel can be serious, causing injector tips to blow off, corrosion and reduced fuel lubricity, resulting in premature wear to pumps and injectors.
- Organic contaminants – Asphaltines and paraffin wax, as residual components from the refining process, will block screens, strainers, filters and even hoses.
The Importance of Fuel Filtration
Diesel fuel is not only the engine’s energy source; it also performs several other key roles:
- Cooling – by circulating through the injection system and absorbing unwanted heat
- Lubrication – by separating the moving components in the fuel feed and injection pumps
- Cleansing – by transferring contaminants to the Fuel Filter(s), where they are removed.
Get all your Fleetguard® fuel filters from HFT, contact us today.