Thompson eParts

Thompson eParts: tipper, trailer and hookloader parts from Blackburn

Thompson eParts operates as part of Thompsons UK Group and focuses on the supply of replacement parts and accessories for tipper bodies, trailers, trucks, hookloaders and skiploaders. The company presents its catalogue as a way to source components ranging from small consumables to complete assemblies, and states that it now carries more than 9,000 line items.

Its range is organised around the equipment used in tipping and waste-handling operations, with dedicated sections for tipper truck body parts, skip and hookloader parts, hydraulic systems, sheeting systems and workshop equipment.

Sheeting systems and tipper body equipment

A significant part of the catalogue covers sheeting and tarp systems. Under the Thompsons Covermaster name the company lists flip-over systems, while other families include the Tipper 9000 flip-over system, front-to-back systems, easy sheets and tarps, arm parts, spring assemblies and electrical parts and motors. For trailers, the range includes bullet flip-over systems, Shur-Cover side-to-side and Shur-Track slide front-to-back systems, the Sidewinder and Double Flip trailer sheeting systems, and manual pull tarp systems. Harsh systems are also represented through the Flip & Go, Roll & Go, Slide n Cover and Pulltarp ranges.

Beyond sheeting, the tipper body section lists tippers and tipper grabs, hotbox towable and manual gritter spreaders, bowsers and Thompsons body props. Body fittings include tailgate and dropside fittings, Autoloc tailgate parts, crane access ladders and body steps, rear light cage and plate assemblies, cab shield parts, shovel stations, Keruing wood body runners, tipper pads, rubber buffers, door check straps, anti-luce fasteners, nuts, bolts and washers, edge protection and fall arrest parts, handles and steps, MOT and licence holders, and exhaust shields.

Hydraulics, tipping gear and crane components

The hydraulic range is organised by component type and by manufacturer. It covers hydraulic oil tanks from Palfinger Binotto, Edbro, Harsh, Hyva, Hydra, Afhymat, ABER, OMFB and general suppliers, along with filters and accessories. Pumps are listed for OMFB, Edbro (gear pumps and bent axis piston pumps for cranes), Binotto (bent axis piston and gear pumps), Hyva (piston and gear pumps), Harsh and Bezares.

PTOs, PTO switches and wet kits are available, including walking floor twin-line and tipper single-line wet kits. Ram ranges include Edbro CS/CX and DS/DX seal kits, Binotto rams and seal kits, Hyva rams and seal kits, and Harsh rams and seal kits. Cab controls, tipping valves and diverter valves are listed for Binotto, Hyva, Edbro and Harsh, alongside tipper hinge bars, collars and bracketry for those same brands and tipper load cell bracketry.

Crane parts are grouped by manufacturer: Palfinger M-Series, E-Series and PK Series parts, plus support, leg and foot parts; Hiab crane parts; and Kinshofer clamshell buckets (KM602 and KM622 series), bucket wear plates, brick grapples, logging grapples and hydraulic breakers. Ritespec clamshell and grab buckets are also listed, together with grab buckets and brick grabs.

Hookloader, skiploader and waste vehicle parts

For hookloaders and skiploaders, the catalogue includes Hyva hookloader and skiploader parts, Edbro hookloader parts, and sheet systems and tarps. Skip nets and hookloader sheet systems and parts are offered alongside manual skip sheets, shock cord bungee and fittings. The company also lists OMB/BUSI food waste vehicle equipment and CIFA truck mixer parts.

Lighting, safety and wheel equipment

The electrical and lighting section covers Tralert PRO LED lighting, LED, halogen and xenon beacons in 12/24V, lightbars and minibars, driving lamps, side marker, combination and number plate lamps, directional LEDs, worklamps, pilot lamps, reversing camera kits with cameras, monitors, alarms, cables and accessories, DVR safe systems, dash cameras and truck sat navs. Workshop inspection lamps and torches are also included.

Safety and visibility products include Brigade, Snooper and Durite obstacle detection systems, high voltage detection systems, FHOSS hi-vis safety systems and accessories, inclinometers, body-up indicators and Teal mobile handwash units in 12V, 24V and manual versions. Vehicle chevrons, ECE104 conspicuity reflective tape, tipper rear chevrons, marker boards and stickers, and ADR equipment complete this area.

Wheel safety is addressed through the Checklink, Checklock, Checkpoint and Dustite wheel nut indicator ranges, the Safewheel wheel nut retainer, and wheel maintenance equipment. Mudguards, flaps and wings include Thompsons branded mudflaps, Thompsons wings and valances, Domar single arch mudguards, Jonesco single arch trailer and truck/van mudguards, Featherwing tandem wings, mounting arms and stays, cyclist warning mudflaps and plain mudflaps.

Towing, storage and workshop equipment

Under-run and towing products include Thompsons side protection and rear under-run systems, VBG and Marcar rear under-run systems, and Rockinger and VBG couplings. Tipper-load weighing equipment is listed with Thompsons wacker carriers, including static carriers, plus hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical parts and solenoid valves.

Truck tool boxes and storage cover Daken plastic toolboxes, Bawer plastic, black steel and stainless steel finish boxes, the Jonesco JBZ plastic tool box and fixing kits, grit and storage boxes, document storage, fire extinguishers and storage, spill control and kit storage. The workshop range includes storage and workstations, heaters, battery starter chargers and power packs, jacking and lifting equipment, hand tools, pressure washers, air tools and accessories, powered tools, Hyundai Power Products and TENG TOOLS.

Ordering, specification and delivery

The company states that all eParts truck items are genuine OE specification and carry a minimum 12-month warranty. It describes a Click & Fit service and offers ordering online or by phone, with prices shown including VAT. According to its own presentation, almost everything in the catalogue is available for overnight delivery. The catalogue spans items as small as a pair of gloves up to a complete tipping cylinder or a full sheeting system.