This month saw Gomaster take delivery of the new Van.
The new Iveco van allows for Gomaster to remain as economic as possible with updated engine technology while also allowing for the carrying capacity to be as large as possible to reduce multiple returns to base to reload during the busy times of the year.
Preparations are underway at Gomaster this month, ready for the Pheasant rearing season to start.
However, if the hot weather hangs around then it could be a fairly quiet time for us.
Working into the night on Wednesday after production staff had left for the day.
We provided this Hibox HPU to the client to work with a new punching station that they had manufactured. This was sent to France to allow for the manufacturer to complete their setup and factory acceptance.
This evening we were asked to come back to site and install new hoses in place of the manufacturers, making it all neat and tidy. This also enabled us to get to grips with the new hiTag system that the client is keen to get on board with.
Whilst checking the system after installing the hoses, it was noted that the HPU was heating up extremely quickly which was unusual. Further inspection showed that the PRV, Accumulator safety valve and accumulator unloading valve had all been adjusted which was causing them all to fight each other. Once these were re-set to the correct values, it was noted that the motor did not look to be spinning fast enough. It turned out the motor was only running at 700rpm, rather than the 1450.
The customers inhouse electrician diagnosed the driver as the limiting factor so he is going to change it out for a suitable unit to provide the desired speed.
So all in all, the job turned out to be so much more than was planned but we had it ready for production to start in the morning.
Last month GoMaster Gas made the decision to be more involved within the UK LPG market. We did this by becoming a member of Liquid Gas UK.
This should allow us to understand what is happening within the market and be more proactive with the move to greener energy and a sustainable version of liquid gas.
Here they are included within the latest issue of the magazine.
Yeovil Hydraulics is proudly sponsoring Sherborne RFC for their 2024/2025 season. Something that the company has supported for a number of years. The Dorset based team have their first XV playing in the Tribute 1 Southern south League and are supported by a seconds team and now Women’s team. Keep a look out for the name printed to the front of their shirts!
Here’s a sneak peek at the new shirts!
Mayflower Hydraulics has been supporting the teams working on the Hinkley Point Nuclear projects. Located in Bridgwater close to the Hinkley site, manager James has been using his years of knowledge developed within the hydraulics industry to keep the machines on the project running.
Universal Engineering has invested in putting an apprentice through Taunton college on the automotive parentship scheme. When not at college, apprentice “Harvey” is taught whilst under the watchful eye of long serving mechanic Roger, who has been with Universal Engineering for over 20 Years!