Hydraulic Systems

Get the industrial and mobile hydraulic systems you need for mining to marine to agriculture to power generation. Backed by 20 of the world’s leading hydraulic brands, the Bosch Rexroth Africa Group is Africa’s largest single-source supplier of hydraulics systems and components. We also provide a range of hydraulic services from complete design and engineering through to integration, all backed with comprehensive aftersales support that meet your hydraulic requirements.

 

Africa’s leader in hydraulic systems

Achieve innovative machine designs with our complete hydraulics offering, from single hydraulic components to complete hydraulic systems.

As a single-source supplier and certified partner of the world’s leading hydraulics manufacturing companies, we bring innovative hydraulic systems to life. We partner with renowned brands like Bosch Rexroth, Intertraco, M+S Hydraulic and other high profile hydraulic brands to build hydraulic solutions for industrial, mining and mobile applications across Africa.

All hydraulic components and hydraulic units meet stringent local and international requirements, and are backed with complete service and support in line with official OEM standards.

We have all the hydraulic technologies and equipment you need to build high-performance hydraulic solutions.

  • Turnkey hydraulic solutions
  • Over 500 hydraulic system components
  • Exclusive hydraulic cylinder, pump & motor service exchange programme
  • Leading compliance standards (SHEQ, SANS and ISO 9001)
  • Fast delivery & support – 40 branches across Africa
How we can we assist you with your requirements?
Call us on +27 11 979 4630 or use the form to discuss them.

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BOSCH REXROTH HYDRAULICS SOLUTIONS

Accumulators

We supply bladder accumulators, piston accumulators and diaphragm accumulators from Bosch Rexroth, Hydac and Olaer.

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Hydraulic Coolers

Over 45 cooler types from ASA Hydraulik, HYDAC and Sesino. Maximum motor and cooler protection for mobile systems.

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Hydraulic Cylinders

From small to super-sized, standard to specialised, find the exact cylinder you need for your mining, industrial, marine or mobile application.

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Hydraulic Maintenance Tools

Hydraulic maintenance tools from Bosch Rexroth Africa are ideal for workshops and other maintenance in the mining, industrial and engineering markets.

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Hydraulic Gearboxes

Industrial gearboxes from Hytec South Africa include winch drives, swing gears and gearboxes for wind turbines manufactured by Bosch Rexroth.

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Hydraulic Valves

All the valves you need for your hydraulic system. From check to high pressure, to flow control valves in large, small or mobile configurations.

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Hydraulic Hose Fittings

Hydraulic hose fittings from HAW are sourced from leading manufacturers to provide you with exceptional quality and performance.

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Hydraulic Pumps

Complete range of piston, gear, gerotor, vane & electro hydraulic pumps from Bosch Rexroth, SALAMI, Bi-Effe and Power Team.

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Pilot Control Unit

Bosch Rexroth has developed a range of four pilot control units for pressure control up to 150 bar.

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Hydraulic Motors

Complete range of radial piston, axial piston and low-speed high torque motors from Bosch Rexroth, Italgroup, M+S Hydraulic and Hagglunds.

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Electronics and Electrical

Electronics and electrical equipment from Hytec South Africa are reliable solutions that provide best-in-class motion control for hydraulic systems.

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KTR Drive Couplings & Bell Housings

HAW supplies a vast range of KTR drive couplings that are designed to perform under pressure for high tension, high torque and flexibility.

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Filtration Technology

Bosch Rexroth filtration products enhance the performance of your hydraulic equipment by eliminating contamination for smoother operation.

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Hydraulic Accessories

Hydraulic accessories from HFT include a range of high-quality ball valves & gauge isolators from leading brands Hydac, MHA Zentgraf and Stauff.

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Bosch Rexroth Africa brings you the world’s leading hydraulics, pneumatics and automation brands for all your warehousing automation requirements.

Hydraulic system service & repair

We service & repair your equipment and fluid power systems to OEM specifications, and offer a service exchange programme that reduces your hydraulics equipment downtime.

End-to-end hydraulic repairs

Comprehensive testing & repair of malfunctioning hydraulic components, equipment & machinery to OEM spec. Standard repairs are completed within 2 – 8 weeks barring motor repairs, which take between 4 & 8 weeks. Emergency & express repairs are also conducted by our hydraulic engineers, who quickly & cost-effectively restore components to OEM standards.

Conducted in ISO 9001-certified workshops using only genuine spare parts, all repairs are backed by a standard 12-month warranty.

  • Services available continent-wide (Africa)
  • Service exchange for pumps, motors & gearboxes available
  • Test certificate verifying repairs proves compliance
Bosch Rexroth will also repair your hydrostatic drive.
Aftersales includes maintaining or repairing a tractor hydraulic system.

Ensuring maximum uptime

We help you increase your productivity through a complete aftersales services & support offering for your solutions, equipment and tools.

We offer expert support across the lifecycle of your hydraulics machine. This means that, in addition to standard service & support, we provide emergency field services, modernisation assessments & general consulting.

All offsite services are carried out in our certified Bosch Rexroth Service Centre of Competence, with only genuine spare parts used.

  • 24/7 onsite services
  • Customised service level agreements
  • Temporary service exchange offering for hydraulics cylinders, pumps & gearboxes

Hydraulic cylinder refurbishment

We refurbish & repair hydraulic cylinder components and casings to OEM specification with inhouse facilities that enable cylinder design, grinding, inspection, testing, honing, turning & repairing - all under one roof.

Group Company, Hytec Engineering, offers a complete turnkey solution, from cylinder transportation to stripping, inspection, refurbishment & testing.

To help ensure minimal disruption to your plant or project, the ISO 9001-certified cylinder workshop is geared towards fast turnaround & high-quality workmanship.

  • 6-month warranty on repairs
  • Temporary service exchange cylinder
  • Test function & leakage up to 800 bar
  • Range of different cylinder finishes available
 Our refurbished cylinders allow for easy
If you are searching for ‘hydraulics near me’, look no further than Bosch Rexroth South Africa. We have a hydraulic shop near you.

Hydraulic Service & Maintenance Contracts

Group Company Hytec South Africa offers tailored service & maintenance contracts for new and existing hydraulic equipment that are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained by them.

The offering covers full time site-based and non-site-based planned services. All contracts can be modified to suit customer requirements, and include mobile site support, engineer back-up, asset management, and on-site stock & fluid management.

Benefits of these contracts include:

  • Best practice system maintenance
  • Reduced capital outlay on critical components & consumables
  • Reduced repair & breakdown costs
  • Increased component & system longevity
  • Asset preservation

Frequently asked questions:

How do you explain a hydraulic system?
A basic hydraulic system is a type of drive technology that uses fluid to move energy from a motor to an actuator in industrial hydraulics. An example of an actuator is a hydraulic cylinder. These are used primarily where high power density is required or when there are rapid changes to load requirements, catering to the requirements of industrial and heavy-duty mobile equipment.
What is a hydraulic system and how does it work?
In basic hydraulics, there are different types of hydraulic systems, each containing the same main components and all designed to work the same way. There are 5 main components.
  • Hydraulic reservoir: This holds the hydraulic fluids (because of the importance of the role of fluid in hydraulics, hydraulics is sometimes referred to as ‘fluid power’.
  • Hydraulic pump: Pumps the fluid through the system, converting mechanical motion & energy into hydraulic power. A portable hydraulic pump performs the same task.
  • Electric motor: The motor is necessary to power the hydraulic pump, starting the entire process. It is also referred to as a hydraulic pump motor.
  • Valves: To control the liquid flow and relieve disproportionate pressure from the system.
  • Hydraulic cylinder: The cylinder converts hydraulic energy back into mechanical energy.
What are examples of hydraulics systems?
Hydraulic systems are used in industrial machinery in multiple applications across a range of industries. A few of the major examples are:
  • Hydraulics lift / hydraulic platform lift
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Heavy equipment
  • Hydraulic steering
  • Hydraulic jacks / hydraulic scissor lifts
  • Aeroplanes
  • Hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Hydraulic press / portable hydraulic press
Some mining and construction equipment that use these include:
  • Cranes
  • Bulldozers
  • Forklifts
  • Backhoes
  • Loaders
  • Log splitter
  • Shovels
  • Earth moving machinery
What are the 5 basic components of a hydraulic system?
A basic hydraulic system consists of:
  • Reservoir: This holds the hydraulic fluid (hydraulic oil) and prevents fluid contamination.
  • Hydraulics pump: Pumps the fluid through the system by forcing it from the hydraulic reservoir tank to the rest of the circuit by creating a vacuum at the pump inlet. There are various types of pumps in hydraulics: fixed displacement pumps, variable displacement pumps & manual hydraulic pumps.
  • Electric motor: The motor (or another power source) is necessary to power the hydraulic pump, ensuring the pump’s mechanical elements work.
  • Valves: There are various types of valves, each with specific functions, that control the direction, flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the system. Valve types include pressure control valves (pressure relief valve, pressure reducing valve, sequence valve), flow control valves, and directional control valves (check valve, spool-type valve, for e.g.)
  • Hydraulic actuator: this can be a cylinder to create linear motion or a motor to create torque.
In addition to these five components, hydraulic piping and filters are also primary components in hydraulic machines.
  • Piping: Fluid moves through the pipes (hollow straight or curved structures) taking it to all system parts.
  • Filters: Ensure the system works correctly, safely & effectively by preventing contaminated particles from entering the system. They also contribute to system longevity and prevent pipe blockages.
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