Demolishing Hose Costs

Pirtek Leicester's new satellite Centre at Loughborough has recently completed an innovative money-saving programme with Hinckley-based demolition specialist, AR Demolition.

Expensive Replacements
The hydraulic hoses used to power the attachments on AR Demolition’s largely Volvo excavator fleet were prone to damage because of their hostile working environment.   This problem was made more acute because the hose connectors were designed to incorporate a 90 degree coupling, making them more expensive to replace.   AR Demolition sounded out several local companies on the feasibility of replacing the entire assembly with a standard length of hose connected to a separate 90 degree coupling joint, which would enable any damaged hoses or couplings to be changed quickly and more cost-effectively.

Third of the Cost
“At the end of the tender process, what seemed like an expensive exercise at first, soon proved its worth when we looked at the cost comparison of replacing hoses, like for like, against our much simpler option,” says site supervisor Nigel Monk.  

"In fact, our option was a third of the cost of the original hose assembly and Pirtek offered the most cost-effective source of supply and installation.”

Nigel says that he was equally impressed by the personal involvement of local Centre Manager Justin Rogers.  

"We didn't expect Justin to be directly involved but he personally visited our site to discuss the project.   He then undertook the design, manufacture and even fitted the new parts,” Nigel Monk concludes.   “Now we have a stock of universal couplings and straight hoses on site, which means we can undertake an economic hose replacement in a matter of minutes.”