Hoses Direct

Hoses Direct, online store for industrial hoses and fittings in the UK

Hoses Direct presents itself as a UK-based online fluid power store that sells hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings, pneumatic components, hose reels, tubes, valves and pumps, among other products. The company describes itself as the largest UK discount hydraulic hose and fittings distributor and claims to offer low prices.

Hydraulics catalogue

The hydraulics catalogue includes various accessories and components, such as anti-vibration mounts, accumulators and their accessories, hydraulic oil coolers, high-pressure filters, hose and pipe cleaning kits, hydraulic adaptors (including 316 stainless steel models with a 10,000 psi pressure rating and 37° JIC fittings), hydraulic hoses and fittings (banjo couplings, hose assemblies, connectors and ferrules), quick release couplings, testing and monitoring systems (glycerine gauges, flow meters), compression and tube fittings (DIN 2353 in 316 stainless steel, with double ferrule in imperial and metric versions), pumps and motors (gear, hand and piston pumps), ring main systems (ABS imperial, aluminium, fast-track and NiroSan® copper press piping systems), stainless steel Cam & Groove quick couplings and flexible hose assemblies, and valves (cartridge, CETOP directional control, manifold and auxiliary plates, coils).

Pneumatics and compressed air

In the pneumatics area, the store offers air preparation, filtration, purification and separation equipment, calibration instruments and drain valves; air compressors, receivers and accessories, CEJN® breathing air products, pneumatic tools and accessories; blow guns, air jets, air movers and nozzles; the KELM Pneumatics range; pneumatic and vacuum equipment; pneumatic cylinders and mountings (ISO and VDMA, ISO 6432, roundline); pneumatic quick release couplings (050, 054, 057 and 075 series); and pneumatic valves (automatic, flow regulators, quick exhaust, directional control and non-return).

Valves and fittings

The valves section covers ball valves (including 3-way, bibcock, brass drain and 316 stainless steel), cast iron valves with EPDM, nitrile, PTFE on EPDM or silicone liner, check valves, bronze valves, solenoid valves, process valves with electric actuation, NAMUR and Parker angle seat valves, safety valves (atmospheric, brass enclosed, combined pressure and temperature and NABIC) and stainless steel valves (2-piece ball, check and gate and globe). The fittings and adaptors section includes centralized lubrication system fittings, distribution manifolds, stainless steel fittings, brass adaptors and fittings (including push-in and hose tails), brass compression fittings (imperial and metric, for polyethylene pipe and nickel plated), copper and plumbing fittings (brass push-in, end feed, metric brass compression), plastic and nylon fittings (for dosing pumps, hose connectors, polyethylene pipe and universal transition), push-in fittings (55000 series 20 bar rated, 58000 series high pressure lubrication, 89000 series imperial and C-Truck 9000 series air brake accessories) and stainless steel adaptors and fittings (for 150 lb and 3000 lb ANSI B16.11 pipe, flanges and push-in).

Industrial hoses and accessories

The industrial hose range comprises fire hoses and fittings, instantaneous couplings, reels and accessories; 10 bar water suction industrial hoses, anti-static, automotive tubing and hose, braided PVC hose and tap flexi's; industrial hose assemblies (for pneumatic tools, breathing air, composite hoses and compressed air); industrial ducting (PUR anti-abrasion and anti-static, ATEX compliant, and food quality ducting and hoses); industrial hose fittings (Cam & Groove quick couplings, seals and spares, combined steel nipples and hose unions, clamps, nuts and bolts); steel and malleable iron pipe (malleable iron fittings in standard and premium ranges, butt weld fittings, BS1640/ASTM A234WPB, EN10255, EN10217-1 and BS1387 steel pipe, and flange bolt kits); welding hoses and fittings (oxy-acetylene equipment, steel welding fittings and welding hose assemblies and couplings); and washdown and fuel supply equipment (automatic lubricant dispensers, FAG filters, fuel dispensing hoses and gravity kits, and greasing and lubrication equipment). Also included is the NITO Water quick release system in 1", 1/2" and 3/4" sizes and Click system, as well as industrial hose assemblies, greasing and lubrication equipment, pressure washers and components, hygienic and industrial cleaning equipment and commercial and domestic vehicle cleaning equipment.

Hose reels

The hose reel section includes brands CONAH (air and water reels, trolleys, mountable stainless steel reels and mountable steel air reel), Nakoda (304 stainless steel reels, ATEX approved grounding reels, powder-coated steel reels and tool balancers), Nederman (876 double hose series, 881, 883 and 884) and Redashe (compact stainless steel reels, heavy-duty manual reels for competitors, DM series, E-Zy Reel portable dolly manual reels and 208 series).

Tools, safety and clamps

The catalogue is completed with tools and accessories (hardware, wheels, chains and ropes, lockers and safety cabinets), personal protective equipment (eye protection, first aid kits, gloves and gauntlets, road and line marking), sprays and adhesives (adhesive and barrier tapes, anti-seize compounds and greases, cleaning and specialist products), tools (decorating, industrial grade hand tools, ladders and steps, lifting equipment) and clamps and clips (Band-It banding and strapping systems, HCL system, stainless steel banding and locks, Brauer lever clamps, BSP pipe clips and back plates, Caddy fixing and support systems, and kits and packs).

Brands and catalogue

The store distributes products from leading manufacturers and brands such as Bauer, Gates, Aeroquip, CEJN, KELM, NABIC, Parker, Band-It, Brauer, Caddy, CONAH, Nakoda, Nederman, Redashe, Jubilee and NITO, among others. The site states that the new catalogue is now available with over 70,000 products from leading manufacturers and brands, and offers the possibility to request a copy. The company also publishes technical guides and product datasheets, and has sections for special offers, brands and FAQs.