At Sarum hydraulics, we have been using methacrylate structural adhesives for 30 years both for structural, thread locking and sealing applications with great success. Yes, we also use epoxies, UV curing adhesives and silicones, but methacrylates like Loctite 638 or thread lock 243 are a core process. Although there are other firms in the market [...]
If you need to pressure test, Sarum Hydraulics knows how to do it. We've condensed our knowledge into one easy guide, so you can test equipment easily and safely. Read on to make sure you're pressure testing correctly. 1. First thing is to get people to agree on pressure, fluid and "acceptance criteria". The specification [...]
Manufacturing hydraulic pumps is demanding. We know. We have been at it for 30 years. The five hydraulic workshop products that I personally think make life a whole lot easier are: 1. Ultrasonic cleaner. Forget the watchmaker units, although I am sure they do the job for small bits. For pump bodies and larger components, [...]
