BOApod - The Safe Hydraulic Hose Repair Solution
Our mobile hydraulic repair solution - The BOApod is built with safety in mind. Knowing that machinery operators are a large part of New Zealand's industry and experience risk every day when operating heavy machinery, we made sure that this new technology is safe and easy to use.
New Zealand’s Primary industries are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy however this comes with varying degrees of risk.
Mobile Hydraulic Repair Solution - The BOApod
At BOA Hydraulics, we understand those concerns and so when it came to designing and building our Integrated Solution for hydraulic hose repair and maintenance safety was at the top of the list.
BOA’s integrated solutions include the following key components that combine the right products with a safe setup:
- World-renowned superior Yokohama hoses and fittings
- An innovative & ergonomically designed facility, the BOApod
- Superior onboard equipment with inbuilt safety features and clear instruction manuals
- Onsite training on how to correctly use the BOApod’s key features to assemble hydraulic hoses, along with post-setup sales and support.
Safety with superior Yokohama hose testing standards
Yokohama hoses are made to ISO 18752 specifications and are tested using the rigorous Hitachi and Komatsu spike testing method. This method simulates the hammering condition of heavy machines. This method uses at 1.2 million impulses, a higher-pressure cycle than typical SAE testing of 400,000-500,000 impulses.
For operators working with high-pressure hoses in high-pressure environments, proven quality is critical to workplace safety.
The Yokohama testing method develops hoses that deliver the following benefits to operators:
- Half the bend radius of the conventional spiral hoses type SAE for greater flexibility and ease of use
- Smaller OD to fit more hoses in tight quarters, or jump up a hose size for better flow
- Superior performance and service life
- Constant pressure performance across all sizes
- High abrasion resistance for long, dependable service life in rigorous installations
- Lighter Weight Hoses: This weighs 25% less than conventional spiral hoses, so are easier to handle and install.
Safety inbuilt into the BOApod: mobile repair and maintenance facility for hydraulic hoses
Our unique solution for hydraulic hose repair and maintenance, the BOApod, is purpose-built for the onsite, safe and efficient assembly of hydraulic hoses. Its trailblazing design and build boast the following safety design features:
- Ergonomic height for optimal access
- Remote controlled reels for prevention of lifting heavy hose coils
- Sliders for ease of access to the machinery housed in the BOApod
- LED lights for appropriate illumination on workspace
- Fire extinguisher in case of an emergency
- KNOTT trailer system for greater towing stability and control
- Sealed doors for a contamination-free workspace; reducing hose contamination
- Separate oil tray for further reduction of contamination
- Large underbody drawer for the safe disposal of old hydraulic hoses
- Large gull wing doors with gas struts for ease-of-use.
These features ensure each component of the BOApod is built to ensure safe application by any user.
Its key features and tools include European-precision crimping and cutting machinery, a remote hose reel system for controlled hose management, elevated hose support stand, vice and air compressor.
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Safety through comprehensive training and ongoing support
As part of the BOA Integrated Solution, our team provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure our customers can safely and correctly operate their onsite hose repair facility. This includes safety guidance for measuring, cutting, assembling, and crimping hoses for correct application. Our onsite training cover the following core competencies:
- Personal health and safety equipment required
- Hose construction and selection
- Fittings construction
- Safety practices for assembling hydraulic hoses
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Preventative maintenance activities
- Additional guidance on different settings for swaging and crimping
Safety by identifying risks
As part of the onsite BOApod training, identification of the risks involved when using the fixed equipment is highlighted to the user. Manuals including safety features and instructions for the various different onboard machines are provided with the BOApod. BOA always highlights the need to be aware of your surroundings and support the process of Risk Assessment:
- Go through a Job Risk Assessment (JRA)
- Identify the Hazards (hazard ID)
- Put together a plan to mitigate those risks
- Once prepared get the job underway.
Safety through Integrated Solution for hydraulic hose repair and maintenance
At BOA Hydraulics, we’re pushing the bounds of innovation in the hydraulic industry. We aim to deliver a solution that eliminates downtime and empowers companies to take control of their hydraulic hose management.
Personnel and machine safety are at the forefront of this innovation. The BOA Integrated Solution ensures that operators have the right tools, training, and technology to safely assemble and replace hydraulic hoses.
Our team of experienced professionals provide readily available ongoing support so we can help you maintain the integrity of your heavy machinery. This support is ongoing with onsite and over the phone advice, as well as the supply of quality hose and fittings.
For more information about how our Integrated Solution enables you to turn wasted time back into profit, call us on 0800 20 20 20 or send us a message through our website.
