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What type of Hydraulic Oil should I be using?
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What type of Hydraulic Oil should I be using?

When using hydraulic oils, understanding the viscosity of the oil you require for your machine is vital to prevent damage and maximise function efficiency. The viscosity of the oil conducts...

'How To' Series: Brushcutters/Strimmers
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'How To' Series: Brushcutters/Strimmers

With the weather perking up and many of us spending more time at home at the moment, it’s a good opportunity to think about tidying up the garden! Whether you have a small patch of lawn i...

How to identify the correct battery for your application
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How to identify the correct battery for your application

Did you know we list over 160 different types of commercial batteries, all available for direct delivery to commercial delivery addresses right across the UK*? Here at HTS we stock a full r...

Red, Black, Blue or Brown...
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Red, Black, Blue or Brown...

Here at HTS we offer a full range of industrial and plant machinery greases including K42EP grease which is brown, K2EP grease which is Red, K48 grease which is Black and last but not least...

Kompo SmartStor Assembly - It's really that easy!
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Kompo SmartStor Assembly - It's really that easy!

The beauty of the Kompo SmartStor system is the click-lock assembly. This clever system allows you to assemble the racking in a matter of minutes without needing any other tools. To disasse...

How to Ensure Your Equipment is Sanitised Effectively
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How to Ensure Your Equipment is Sanitised Effectively

“Machines should be regarded as just as likely to be contaminated as colleagues, and equally capable of transmitting the virus.” This statement was made by the Construction Plant-h...

Carrying fuel? Here's how to do it legally...
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Carrying fuel? Here's how to do it legally...

Did you know that although you can carry up to 240 litres of fuel or oil in a road-going vehicle, it is illegal to carry more than 60 litres in any single refillable container, unless speci...

How to Use a Leaf Blower Safely
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How to Use a Leaf Blower Safely

As we head into autumn, leaves begin to fall from trees, creating dangerous slip hazards on driveways, car parks, paths and other areas where they may be heavy footfall.  Cle...