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Sometimes it’s not until it is brought to our attention that we really think about all the costs associated with running our own business. In industries when our employees are reliant on machines for their production, considering their downtime when the machine is out of action is often just an accepted part of the job. When a business starts to add up the wasted minutes, hours and sometimes days of employees unable to carry on their work from a blown hydraulic hose, the monthly and annual cost would blow your mind. 

Since the launch of the BOApod into Australia the customer feedback, especially regarding the downtime saved for their labour force, has been overwhelming. 

With BOApod’s now operating in Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria & New South Wales, in the forestry, drilling, mining, civil, quarrying, transport and agriculture industries, many businesses are benefiting from the increased Uptime they are experiencing. 

Shutdowns are a common sight on many sites today, particularly in the mining industry. A full preventative maintenance program is run by designated fitters, replacing, or fixing any worn parts to prevent unplanned breakdown during working hours. A common occurrence during these shutdowns is hydraulic hoses are not accounted for, relying on designated 3^rd party ‘hose doctors’ to carry out the repairs if needed. As these ‘hose technicians’ are mainly based in the service centres, they can be literally hours away from the site, leading to loss in productivity and profit. 

The BOA Onsite Hydraulic Hose Solution takes away the need for prolonged periods of downtime, allowing machines to get back up and running in as little as 20 minutes. Using onsite team members or a resident diesel fitter to change the hose giving you back control & autonomy.

A recent example in Australia of reducing downtime onsite was by Madd Industries who carried out hydraulic hose repairs while preforming his general drill rig shut. Having his BOApod onsite allowed him to keep his customers shutdown on schedule, bringing the shut completion day forward, by getting straight on to a blown hose using their BOApod setup and a trained staff member. In the past they would have had to take the hoses off, driven for hours to get a replacement hose made and driven back to complete the shut. This meant they were heavily reliant on 3^rd party hose suppliers, and because of the long hours of driving, resulted in hours of unchangeable labour hours. 

“Getting it done straight away, is what sold it for us;” said Dan, from Madd Industries. 

Now with the full solution from BOA they have not only saved time & money, but have upskilled members of their staff to take on the responsible of reducing hydraulic downtime. 

“We’re loving the support network from BOA and their quick response times. You can tell this family orientated business has our business best at the heart of what they do.”

For many in these industries, responsibility for machinery, equipment, onsite stock, and overall inventory management can be an overwhelming task. Constant demand to keep machines running and producing means contractors are constantly looking for solutions that are safe for their staff to use and learn, are transportable and reduce downtime quickly. 

The BOA solution with its key components including: 

• The BOApod - Mobile Hydraulic Hose Repair Unit 
• German made cutting and crimping machines, 
• Yokohama Hose & Fittings and the 
• The BOAhub, which provides hose-making instructions, finds the nearest hose doctor, and asset & inventory management, 

This mobile hydraulic hose repair is a one-stop shop for any contractor using heavy-duty hydraulic machinery. 

The BOA solution has been many years in the making, talking with customers at the coalface and understanding the demands on site. Great thought and consideration has been given to all the elements included in the BOApod. In addition to quality machinery and hose & fittings, features such as solar panels, state-of-the-art automated hose reel system, robust chassis to live off-road, lightweight high-density polypropylene & UV-resistant materials and sturdy aluminium shelving have been well thought through.

Now Australian businesses working with hydraulic machinery and blown hoses have the chance to take back control of their hydraulic downtime by up-skilling their staff and staying on top of preventative maintenance and blown hoses all onsite in their own time.