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H. E. Services Group Appoints CEO

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

08
Nov

Brendan Walsh - CEO H. E. Services Group, which celebrates its 50th year this year, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Walsh as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 14 November 2022. Walsh is an experienced business leader who has worked in senior roles across several industries.

Prior to joining H. E. Group Ltd, Walsh led an impressive career in banking and asset finance, most recently as CEO for a sister company of the Bank of London and The Middle East plc (‘BLME Bank’).

Following continued growth and expansion of H. E. Group, Walsh is being brought on board to assist the entrepreneurial Chairman of the H. E. Group Ltd, Hugh Edeleanu with the day to day running of the Group of Companies, as well as to plan and administer the direction and future development of each individual business within the group including; H. E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd, Diggerland UK Theme Parks, Diggerland Plant Training School, BuyADigger, Masterhitch Europe Ltd, EVision Electric Vehicles and Solarvault.

During the transition period, Walsh will be fully immersed in the H. E. Group, spending time with the senior management teams of each individual company on a rotational basis. Walsh will work closely with the Directors and Managers of H. E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd, the UK’s largest specialist excavator plant hire company, as well as the management of EVision Electric Vehicles – the UK’s first and largest all-electric vehicle rental company. Walsh will also be focused on overseeing the reopening of the 4 Diggerland UK theme parks, ahead of the new 2023 season.

Speaking of his accomplishment in securing his new role as CEO, Walsh said “I am honoured to step into the position of CEO and excited about the opportunity that’s ahead for the H. E. Group. The marketplaces in which H. E. Group operate are changing rapidly, but with The Group’s rich history of delivering outstanding services to a wide range of industries from plant hire and sales to theme park entertainment, environmental services and more, coupled with the talent of a fantastic team, I am enthusiastic and confident in our ability to deliver the innovative products and services our customers desire, want and need.”

Hugh Edeleanu, Chairman and Founder, said “I am delighted that Brendan Walsh is now on board as our new Chief Executive Officer. He is a highly respected business leader who has impressed the Board with his extensive knowledge and experience. I trust and believe he has the skills and expertise to drive the H. E. Group forward. I very much look forward to the future and working with him.”

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Which Bespoke Excavator Attachments Work Best with a Mini Digger?

Posted on October 17, 2022August 31, 2023 by Lauren Crosby

17
Oct

The mini digger is a machine that is often overlooked due its size. However don’t let that stop you realising how powerful it actually can be. Especially with the right bespoke excavator attachments!

This week we take a look at how a mini digger could be used to its full potential, which digger attachments are currently available from Masterhitch, and how you could be getting your hands on a fantastic used mini digger for sale.

WHAT IS A MINI DIGGER?

Firstly, it’s important to highlight what a mini digger is, and what it is regularly used for.

A mini digger is a machine that weighs under 4535kg. Anything over this would be considered as either a midi digger or even a large or tracked excavator. With this in mind, some of the most popular mini diggers currently available include the Komatsu PC26 MR-3 coming in at just under 3000kg, and the Kubota KX61-3.

The benefits of using a mini digger often outweigh the disadvantages. For example, they are ideal for home projects as they do not require the operator to hold a licence. Mini diggers are also great to use in built up or residential areas due to their lower noise levels. Lastly, they are fantastic to transport due to their size!

So what is a mini digger used for?

Similar to any other excavator, mini diggers can complete pretty much the same type of work, but just on a smaller scale!

Mini diggers are most commonly used for:

Light demolition work
Landscaping
Construction projects
Tree stump removal
Home renovations
Pool installations

However due to their versatility, mini diggers are typically all-rounder machines that could be beneficial for a lot more!

WHICH BESPOKE EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS SHOULD YOU USE ON A MINI DIGGER?

Having a mini digger to hand is a bonus already, without even thinking about bespoke excavator attachments. Why not increase the versatility of the mini digger by adding some bespoke digger attachments to the mix!

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we pride ourselves on having an excellent stocklist of bespoke excavator and telehandler attachments. Let’s take a look at some of our customer’s favourites below!

Riddle Bucket

A digger isn’t a digger without a bucket. With a huge variety of buckets now available on the market, there is certainly plenty of choice!

We have had a number of enquiries recently from our customers, requiring riddle buckets for their mini diggers. So what is a riddle bucket we hear you ask?

When we think of a riddle bucket, we tend to think of it as a larger sieve. Strangely enough, it does the same thing. A riddle bucket is perfect for picking up soil and other materials, and efficiently sorting through it. It is often used to separate brick, concrete, stones and other debris from soil in an effortless manner. Can you think of a project that this attachment would save you time and even money?

We can make this type of bucket to fit a 7, 14, 21 and 30 tonne excavator as standard. However we can also make a bucket to fit your mini digger. All of our buckets are made using the best, top grade components ensuring durability and longevity.

Power Rakes

Another fantastic digger attachment that we would recommend investing in are power rakes. This is typically another attachment that operators would assume are only made for larger excavators. We often get asked this question by our customers!

Power rakes can also be known as land clearance rakes. It will primarily differ depending on the type of industry using them. They can be designed with 3 tynes or even 6 tynes, again this will depend on the size of the machine and what it will be used for.

If you’re thinking of adding power rakes to your fleet then then could be used for:

Removal of shrubs, brambles and rubbish
Sorting through larger materials such as bricks and separating them from soil
Ripping up stubborn tree stumps
Raking and preparing soil for farming purposes

As a working example, the Masterhitch team had the pleasure of working closely with our sister company, Diggerland UK Theme Parks in order to produce bespoke digger attachments for a selection of their mini digger rides. We created smaller versions of our stocked power rakes, which featured 3 tynes. This attachment was then used on a Komatsu PC14 R-3HS digger to allow the customer to dig for buried treasure. Check it out here!

Breakers

Do you often complete tasks for demolition projects? A breaker attachment could be the perfect addition to your fleet, especially a mini digger!

With this particular type of attachment it could also be used for various machinery including backhoe loaders and even skid steers. If you’ve never heard of a breaker attachment then you can expect to use one for the following tasks:

Breaking up concrete, rocks and any other hard materials
Demolition projects
Road repairs
Quarry work

For any plant fleets thinking ahead for future projects, we can make our breaker attachments to suit machines from 1 to 80 tonnes. Whether you need one for a DIY project or a larger scale demolition task, we’ve got you covered!

Riddle Bucket

Power Rake attachment used at Diggerland

Breaker Attachment

BUY A USED MINI DIGGER FOR SALE

So we’ve covered a few various bespoke digger attachments that are available at Masterhitch, but let’s talk about the mini digger itself.

Our sister company, BuyADigger, has a handful of mini diggers for sale. All of which are relatively new in age, have low hours on and only one previous owner.

Originally they were purchased for Diggerland UK and H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd, to be used on their fleet. Once they reach 3 years old, new machines are purchased to replace these, and they are then sold on. If you’re thinking of buying a mini digger to go along with your bespoke excavator attachments, then their sales team would be happy to discuss their machines in further detail with you.

GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!

If you’re looking for some new and exciting attachments to make your mini digger more versatile then get in touch with us. The team here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, can create a range of bespoke excavator attachments to suit your needs.

Contact the team today to get an initial quote, we would love to work with you. Call us on: 01634 290022 or email us.

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The Best Digger Attachments in the UK

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by sherene

06
Oct

Want the low down on the best digger attachments in the UK? You’ve come to the right place! At Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we’ve been in the digger attachment business for over 30 years and when it comes to knowledge and expertise, we know our stuff.

BUCKETS

Starting with the most universal digger attachments you can find on a construction site, the bucket! No, we don’t mean the orange kind you use at B&Q to hold all of your shopping and then feel compelled to purchase once you get to the tills… we mean digger buckets. Robust, tough, built to last buckets, well that’s what we make at Masterhitch.

Riddle Bucket

When working on a demolition project, your best friend is most likely going to be the riddle bucket. Also sometimes known as a skeleton bucket. In simple terms, a riddle bucket will separate fine debris such as soil or sand from larger materials such as brick, rubble or concrete. They’re also ideal digger attachments for use in quarrying or even landscaping.

Tilting Buckets

Another great digger attachment is the tilting bucket. You would typically use a tilting bucket for general groundworks or in landscaping. It’s useful when it comes to backfilling, clearing, slope finishing, waste handling and ditching, as it saves the machine operator time and we all know time means money!

Trapezoidal Buckets

Also known as V-ditch buckets, the trapezoidal bucket is quite often used for construction work that involves digging trenches, pipe laying and drainage work. Due to the shape of the trapezoidal bucket it can fit into narrow spaces making it a pinnacle digger attachment for use in road construction and restoration projects.

RAM GUARDS

When using an excavator, you’re going to want to ensure that it has ram guards. These simple digger attachments come as standard with most machines these days. However, if they don’t or if you need them replaced, you’re going to seriously want to consider including them as part of your machine safety standards.

Protection

In short, ram guards protect the ram on an excavator. The ram is used to move the boom and various other parts of the digger arm in order to carry out work. This is especially useful when working machines in demolition or civil engineering environments. Ram guards also help to prevent the ram itself from over-extending and also provide an additional safeguard measure when the excavator is being used. They really are some of the best digger attachments out there and you would definitely want to consider this particular digger attachment when using excavators for your construction project.

Long or Short Term Use

If you own the machine, you may want the ram guards welded on. That way they’re useful permanent fixtures for long term use. Otherwise, it may be best to get the ram guards bolted on to the machine as a more temporary measure, especially if you don’t own the machine or plan to sell it on shortly.

Ram Guards for Construction Plant Machinery

GRAPPLES

Ideal for demolition work, site clearance and also landscaping or forestry, the grapple is a great universal digger attachment. Very effective for picking up materials safely and securely, they’re incredibly useful for transporting large material such as rocks and tree logs from one area of a construction site to another or for placing into a dumper to then be transported.

There are many different types of grapple attachments from rake grapples to lumber grapples and even fork grapples. Plus many more!

Grapples are a great attachment and can be manufactured at a wide range of different sizes to fit various machines.

REQUIRE DIGGER ATTACHMENTS FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT?

If you need a particular digger attachment, look no further than Masterhitch Europe Ltd. Serving top clients such as H. E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd, JCB, Komatsu and Diggerland UK Theme Parks, we’re known in the industry for providing excellent quality products. Tough, safe and built to last, if you ask anyone about Masterhitch they’ll tell you the attachments we make are robust. We have a money back guarantee because we’re that confident in the products we make.

CONTACT MASTERHITCH EUROPE LTD FOR A QUOTE

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in our crusher buckets or other excavator attachments. Whether you’re looking for a one off attachment or want to make an enquiry, we would be happy to help.

Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed.

We are always creating brand new attachments for our customers, so make sure you check out our social media channels. You could see a bespoke attachment suitable for your needs:

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The New Masterhitch Crusher Buckets Are Now Available!

Posted on September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

01
Sep

This week we launched our brand new Masterhitch crusher buckets, and our customers love them already! Whether you work in the construction industry or the quarry sector, the new crusher buckets have been designed with the customer in mind.

If you’re thinking of renewing your fleet, or adding some new digger attachments, then we have plenty of products available to suit you!

WHAT IS A CRUSHER BUCKET?

A crusher bucket, also known as a concrete crusher and even a jaw crusher are used mainly for the crushing of concrete. It is a hydraulic driven attachment that can be easily attached to various diggers.

It has been given its name as it is made up of a jaw crusher and a standard excavator bucket. The steel jaw aspect of the attachment moves back and forth, ultimately crushing the material into small enough pieces that it falls through the bottom of the bucket.

WHAT CAN THEY BE USED FOR?

If you are often completing quarrying, mining and demolition work, there’s a high chance that you may have already used a crusher bucket.

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd, we make Crusher Buckets to fit the following size machines:

8 tonne
15 tonne

If you would like a crusher bucket manufactured outside of our standard sizes, we would be happy to assist. Our skilled team will be able to create an attachment to fit your machine.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING CRUSHER BUCKETS ON SITE?

There are plenty of advantages to using crusher buckets for companies, and they are guaranteed to make everyday tasks seamless and simple.

Firstly, think about the huge decrease of waste that will end up in landfill sites. With the help of a crusher bucket, materials that would often be dumped can now be crushed down and reused elsewhere. This is also a benefit for most companies too. It will reduce the amount of materials needed for other tasks such as backfilling.

Did we mention that using a crusher bucket is also time saving. Any concrete materials can be crushed on site without the need for transportation. It will also reduce the amount of equipment needed on site, simply by attaching the crusher bucket.

Crusher buckets are also very easy to use and operate. When you use a crusher bucket you will have simplicity at your disposal.

OTHER EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE

Alongside our crusher buckets we have also got a wide range of digger attachments for all of your construction requirements.

Ripper

The Masterhitch ripper attachment is capable of breaking tarmac, concrete and earth. Essentially readying the ground before excavation. It can be made to fit machines from 7 – 45 tonnes as standard.

Concrete Pourer

The concrete pourer is a bespoke attachment, and our variant can only be purchased from Masterhitch. As the name suggests, the concrete pourer can pour out concrete and other liquid materials, with not one, but two spouts located on either side. This particular attachment can be made to fit machines from 8 to 24 tonnes.

Tree Shears

The Masterhitch tree shear is another one of our most recent attachments. If you work within the landscaping industry, then this is certainly a must-have tool on the fleet. The tree shear can cut through and remove trees up to 300mm in diameter. We also have a heavy duty tree shear option available.

Our full list of excavator attachments can be found on our website.

CONTACT MASTERHITCH EUROPE LTD FOR A QUOTE

Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed.

We are always creating brand new attachments for our customers, so make sure you check out our social media channels. You could see a bespoke attachment suitable for your needs:

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Bespoke Extended Fork Carriages for VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

28
Jul

Masterhitch Europe Ltd have been asked by VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd to bespoke manufacture fork carriages to fit their telehandler. As well as the fork carriages, the skilled team also produced a set of fork extensions in order to complete the task at hand.

THE PROJECT

The fork carriages created for VolkerFitzpatrick weighed 1000kg. As you can imagine, for an attachment this size we had to bespoke manufacture it to suit their requirements. Not only that, we also had to ensure that the fork carriage would fit into a shipping container. It would then be shipped out to the Falkland Islands for their project.

VolkerFitzpatrick were using a Manitou MHT10180 telehandler to move containers around on site. Their standard fork carriage supplied was not wide enough to pick up the containers originally. The team at Masterhitch created fork extensions to ensure the containers were supported properly.

WHAT SIZE MACHINE WILL IT FIT?

We understand that every machine is different and that companies have various requirements. Which is why we can bespoke manufacture fork carriages to suit you. Our team will work directly with you to discuss your needs, ultimately providing you with a fork carriage to suit any machine.

WHAT ARE FORK CARRIAGES USED FOR?

Fork carriages are generally an all-rounder attachment that all companies should be using. They are commonly used for:

Agricultural work
On a construction site
In the quarry
Everyday work task

When materials need to be lifted and transported elsewhere, fork carriages are very convenient and easy to use.

The benefit of using fork carriages is that you can pick up and drop off tines like any other attachment. Saving the operator time, instead of having to remove them manually.

ABOUT VOLKERFITZPATRICK

VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd are part of VolkerWessels UK, and are one of the main leading construction and engineering companies in the UK. They can provide the following services:

Building Construction
Rail Infrastructure
Concreting and Paving
Regenerate Urban Spaces
Logistics Facilities
Retail Warehousing

They mainly cover the commercial, industrial, rail, aviation and waste and energy sectors. Chances are if you’re working in the construction industry already, you will have heard of them. With 8 UK based VolkerFitzpatrick office locations, you’ll never be too far away from them either!

WHY IS IT WORTH INVESTING INTO TELEHANDLER ATTACHMENTS?

Telehandlers on their own are versatile, easy to use, and are generally a useful machine to have on any construction site. Investing in telehandler attachments, will leave you with the world at your fingertips.

If you invest in a range of buckets, forks, and even cages, your telehandler could work as efficiently as having 3 different types of machinery on site! Not to mention the money and time that will be saved when you choose to invest in telehandler attachments instead.

A telehandler will have more on and off-road capabilities when you invest into various attachments. View our website today to view all of our current attachments.

CONTACT THE MASTERHITCH TEAM TODAY TO GET A QUOTE!

Do you need any telehandler attachments for your fleet? We would love to work with you on your next upcoming project. Contact us today to get a quote, or simply talk through your plans for bespoke plant accessories.

Feel free to email the team at: mail@masterhitch.co.uk or give us a call: 01634 290022.

Finally, if you haven’t already, make sure you follow us on social media. That way you’ll never miss out on any of our latest news and offers:

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Increasing Women in Engineering at Masterhitch

Posted on June 27, 2022August 31, 2023 by Lauren Crosby

27
Jun

Last week marked International Women in Engineering Day. An international awareness campaign aiming to highlight the fantastic women who are, literally, building our world. Now, more than ever, we’re seeing women dominating what were once heavily male workplaces. Last year, the Women’s Engineering Society recorded that 14.5% of engineers in the UK were women.

Fast forward to 2022 and that figure has risen to 16.5%. With that in mind, women in engineering are still highly underrepresented within their field. Here at Masterhitch, we design and develop state of the art excavator attachments, quick hitches and bespoke products mainly for our customers within the construction industry.

We are a team of engineering experts, many of whom are women, and today we want to help break down the barriers to encourage more girls and women into engineering careers. This year, International Women in Engineering Day aims to celebrate the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing to support lives everyday. The event is hosted by The Women’s Engineering Society and this year’s theme is “Inventors and Innovators.”

A recent report from the House of Commons revealed that companies with a higher percentage of female leaders outperformed those dominated by men. In a post-pandemic world, the research shows that women should be supported in pursuing career opportunities in a wide range of industries.

For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) university courses and occupations. How can we change this?

Why is there a lack of women in engineering?

A big role in creating equal work opportunities lies within education. Throughout history, STEM subjects have typically been considered masculine. This has led to a society of young girls distancing themselves with STEM education.

Data from the Department of Education shows that more girls stated they disliked STEM school subjects than their male peers. In fact, only 33% of girls within this research believed they performed well in STEM subjects, compared to 60% of boys. However, this doesn’t reflect their actual abilities.

The same research shows that 68% of girls achieved great marks when compared to 65% of the boys. This clearly shows that girls are no less capable of pursuing careers they enjoy. And not just ones they believe they are capable of doing.

Encouraging girls to take part in STEM subjects at school will pave the way for them to enter construction, engineering and science-lead fields. Alongside this, having more visible female role models for girls interested in STEM would also help. Women in engineering

Even girls who do enjoy STEM subjects at primary or secondary school are often left without any real life examples of women in engineering. Back in the second world war there was a serious problem with the Rolls Royce Merlin engines. Which would cause them to misfire or cut out.

Despite having a whole team of engineers within the Royal Aircraft Establishment working to fix the problem, no one could. That was until Beatrice Shilling designed a brilliant solution which permanently fixed the engines. Who would have thought that the saviour would be a female engineer rather than her male counterparts?

For girls and young women considering entering a career in engineering, it is vital for them to have role models they can relate to.

About Masterhitch Europe Ltd

Since being founded over 30 years ago, many changes have been made. However, our core values remain the same. We want to provide our customers with ground-breaking products. All of which are made to the highest standards with safety in mind at all times.

You can get in touch with our team via mail@masterhitch.co.uk or by giving us a call on 01634 290022.

Alternatively, check out our range of excavator attachments and buckets available!

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The Latest Bespoke Engineering Project By Masterhitch!

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

10
Jun

Masterhitch has been at it again. The skilled team of engineers have been busy preparing another structure, for yet another bespoke project. This time in the form of two strong steel frame table structures. Find out more about our latest project below!

THE PROJECT

Our customer commissioned Masterhitch to create two solid steel frame table structures that were going to be used for display purposes.

What is the purpose of the table?

A secure, sturdy table was required by our customer as it was going to be used to display a crushed car on top. Once the tables had been successfully delivered, and placed where needed, a crushed car was then put on top. Finally, the next step was to place a Perspex covered over the top of the structure to provide further protection from external sources.

Our customer also requested that we include a solid flat panel on the front of one of the sides. This was used as a display panel to show an image of the car before it had been crushed, and the reason why it was crushed.

How big is the table structure?

We aren’t just talking about any display table, this particular structure was the biggest we have made to date. As a crushed car was being placed on top, we had to make the table to be 2 metres x 1.5 metres.

The table itself also weighed 760kg each, which would be suitable to hold the weight of a 1.5 – 2 ton crushed car. How impressive!

Check out the different stages of manufacturing below, or view our YouTube video here.

Steel Table Structure welded

Steel Table Structure

All of our other bespoke projects can be viewed here.

BESPOKE SERVICES OFFERED AT MASTERHITCH EUROPE LTD

In addition to our core services, we can also offer plenty of bespoke services to suit your needs.

Bucket rehangs and repairs

Have you ever gone to use an excavator bucket and its fallen apart mid-use? Masterhitch have you covered! Our engineers can carry out bucket repairs and rehanging, if it is cost effective to do so. Alternatively, we can provide you with a quote to get a brand new bucket from Masterhitch.

Profile Cutting

Profile cutting can be completed using plasma, oxy gas or even water jets. Our machinery can cut out shapes from metal sheets of up to 70mm in thickness. This is also an effective way to get defined, precise parts cut out for excavator buckets and attachments.

Plate Rolling

Plate rolling involves a sheet of metal up to 22mm thick, being rolled back and forward through various moving plates. We can roll metal into a tube shape with a diameter of 1700mm. With our new plate rolling machine, it’s never been easier! Find out more in our recent blog post.

All of our bespoke services can be found here.

CONTACT THE SKILLED TEAM TODAY!

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in finding out more about our bespoke project services. Whether you’re looking for a digger attachment in a bespoke size or want to make an initial enquiry about an upcoming project, we would be happy to assist.

Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed, if you aren’t sure.

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What is Plate Rolling?

Posted on May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

03
May

Plate rolling is incredibly popular within the construction and engineering industries. It is also an essential feature when it comes to metal fabrication. Find out more below, and view the latest plate rolling machine to join the Masterhitch workshop!

WHAT IS PLATE ROLLING?

Plate rolling can be known as various things such as plate bending and even roll bending. Essentially, the machine is used to roll sheets of material in order to manipulate the shape of them. If you’re looking to buy new excavator buckets, then this is the process commonly used to bend the metal into the shape of a bucket.

Additionally, plate rolling is used for the following:

Pipes
Tanker trailers
Pressure vessels
Cylindrical parts
Car / Transport parts

How does it work?

Whilst there are many types of plate rolling machines, most of which will bend the metal into cylindrical shapes. There are also machines that will do the opposite and create straight pieces of metal!

The plate rolling machine is made up of 3 or 4 metal rollers as standard. Hydraulics are then used in addition to the rollers in most scenarios to bend the material around the rollers.

MASTERHITCH’S NEW PLATE ROLLING MACHINE

The team at Masterhitch Europe Ltd have been extremely excited for the delivery of the new Davi MCB 4-Roll plate rolling machine. Since the machine has arrived in the warehouse, it is now our latest bit of kit.Productivity is of the essence at Masterhitch and that’s why our new 4-roll machine was the obvious choice. Using the latest technology, the bottom roll clamps the plate to ensure we have perfect control over the position of the sheet during the whole forming process.

We can now roll up to a 22mm thick plate of metal, which is 3000mm wide. We can roll this into a tube with a minimum internal diameter of 1700mm. How impressive!

Plate rolling machine

ABOUT DAVI

DAVI are leaders in Research, Development and Innovation. They are also the world largest manufacturer of heavy duty plate roll, heavy duty angle roll, high productivity lines and customised rolling machines. The Italian company was originally founded in 1966. From here, they have grown massively to offer customers a diverse portfolio of heavy duty plate rolls, angle rolls, plus high productivity 4 roll and robotic lines.

ABOUT H.E. SERVICES (PLANT HIRE) LTD

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are known for their high quality construction machinery and excellent customer service. They can also provide bespoke digger attachments and buckets, which have been made by us using plate rollers.

When you choose to hire from H.E. SERVICES you’ll be guaranteed plenty of benefits. For example:

The best machinery, that is on average only 3 years old
A 24 hour service for account customers
The choice to hire a fully qualified operator with the plant equipment

With 10 UK based depots and 2 satellite depots, H.E. SERVICES are the best choice for the job. Additionally, they have over 3500 items of plant to choose from.

CONTACT THE TEAM AT MASTERHITCH TODAY

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in any of our bespoke services, including plate rolling. Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed, if you aren’t sure.

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The Latest Bespoke Project Completed for Ebbsfleet Engineering

Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Lauren Crosby

05
Apr

In this week’s news we are very excited to announce the reveal of the latest bespoke project. Ebbsfleet Engineering have commissioned Masterhitch Europe Ltd to carry out a special project for their client, Kimberly Clark. Find out more about the project below!

THE LATEST BESPOKE PROJECT FOR EBBSFLEET ENGINEERING

Here at Masterhitch we have modified Ebbsfleet Engineering’s existing transport / dolly trailer. How, we hear you ask?

We have extended the trailer in order to take a 33 ton paper mill cylinder out of the Kimberly Clark building. The company will be replacing the cylinder with a brand new one. Due to the size of the cylinder, this project would not have been possible without the custom engineering provided by the Masterhitch team.

Our expert team had initial plans drawn up and signed off by the two companies. The trailer was then manufactured and painted, ready for delivery to Ebbsfleet Engineering.

Bespoke Project - Ebbsfleet Engineering Trailer

ABOUT EBBSFLEET ENGINEERING

Ebbsfleet Engineering Services Ltd specialise in the installation, removal and relocation of industrial, manufacturing machinery and equipment. Based in Strood, only a stone’s throw away from Masterhitch, they were the perfect clients to work with when it came to their bespoke project.

When you contact Ebbsfleet Engineering, you’ll also be able to benefit from the following services:

Heavy crane hire
Project management
Pipework services
Site services and maintenance
Electrical and mechanical services

Get in touch with their friendly team today to find out more: https://ebbsfleetltd.com/

PAST BESPOKE PROJECT COMPLETED FOR EBBSFLEET ENGINEERING

This wasn’t the first project we have completed for Ebbsfleet Engineering and Kimberly Clark. Over the last 12 months we have also assisted with the removal of other cylinders.

We previously made a transport frame to fit an 80 ton cylinder. This was then lifted by a 500 ton crane and loaded onto a lorry.

Additionally, we have worked with Ebbsfleet Engineering and CP Manufacturing. For this bespoke project we were asked to manufacture parts for a recycling centre being installed in Enfield. We assisted making the following parts:

The conveyor walls and divert shoots
The leg supports for the conveyors
A frame to hold the cyclone fans
The pit wall and walking floor walls

View the full details of this project here.

CP Manufacturing Bespoke Project

Kimberly Clark Bespoke Project

CONTACT THE MASTERHITCH TEAM WITH YOUR BESPOKE PROJECT ENQUIRIES

Get in touch with Masterhitch today if you’re interested in finding out more about our bespoke project services. Whether you’re looking for a one off attachment or want to make an initial enquiry, we would be happy to help.

Give us a call on: 01634 290022 or email the team. We are more than happy to advise you on any of our products and assist where needed, if you aren’t sure.

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