FAQs

Hydraulink has a manufacturing facility located in Penrose, Auckland that produces a range of hose tails, ferrules and adaptors. This facility is geared to provide customer specific solutions, particularly where the design requirements are outside the usual catalogued range.

Hydraulink branded hose is manufactured by a highly respected independent European manufacturer. Gates branded hose is manufactured by Gates Rubber in the USA. Many additional accessories are imported from world renown suppliers. Details are listed on our website under “Products”.

Hydraulink is privately owned by Lee Short and Noel Davies. They purchased the business in 1989. For a more detailed history of Hydraulink click here.

Hydraulink has over 400 outlets and over 250 mobile vans operating in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Full location details for these can be found here. These are predominantly independently owned franchise outlets.

Hydraulink also owns several outlets. Head offices are in Penrose, Auckland and Smithfield, Sydney. Hydraulink also owns or has interests in some retail outlets.

Hydraulink traces its beginnings back to 1945. A more detailed history of Hydraulink can be found here.

It is a big claim to say we are Best Under Pressure but at Hydraulink, with over 50 years of experience in the fluid connectors industry, and distribution and service outlets throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region, we reckon we've earned it.

Any application where optimum performance from hydraulic systems and hoses is critical, Hydraulink are there, manufacturing and distributing hydraulic hoses, fittings, couplers, tube assemblies, adaptors and accessories. If you are involved in mining, agriculture, transport, forestry, the marine industry or any industry that needs fast, effective and reliable hose and hydraulic services - we can help you get the job done no matter how much pressure youre under.

Service & Distribution Network

If your business depends on high quality, fully functional hoses, hydraulics and fluid connectors, you need Hydraulink.

Contact any of our comprehensive network of over 400 Hydraulink hose shops and distributors, for everything you need throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Mobile Service Vans  

Our network of over 250 Mobile Service Vans offer on the spot repair and replacement of worn or damaged hose assemblies.

We reduce downtime and get your vital machinery up and running by being there when you need us with 24/7 Mobile Service.

Wherever you are, whenever a problem hits, we'll fix it so you can get your job done on time.

Hose Assemblies  

You can always obtain the hose assembly or fitting you need to get the job done without having to compromise and settle for second best, and we guarantee our products and workmanship.

Assurance of Quality  

Hydraulink hose assemblies are tested to both DIN & SAE standards using the latest European test equipment. Testing of hose assemblies can be done specifically to meet customer requirements. OEM Hose Kit Hose Kits are manufactured to customer requirements. Customised hose kits for OEM is our speciality. Hydraulink's unique OEM bagging system ensures ready identification of the product and our customers know that the Hose Assemblies in the bag are not only correct and labelled but they have also been cleaned and sealed to prevent contamination.

Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Management Programme  

Hydraulink's ultimate solution to the ongoing problems of downtime, excessive maintenance and replacement costs. 

We customise a hydraulic and industrial hose management programme tailored to your operation, to increase productivity and reduce costs, while increasing site safety and reducing inventory.

Custom Solutions  

Hydraulink can develop a range of custom solutions for your operation, whatever your requirements. An example are the on-site container workshops we have set up for a number of contractors and mining operations. This system provides stock of hose and fittings complete with the necessary assembly equipment, tailored to your needs.

Manufacturing  

We manufacture standard and specialised hydraulic fittings to international quality.

To find out more about becoming a Hydraulink Franchise please contact the Head Office in New Zealand or Australia. Please call either of the contacts below to discuss in confidence.

New Zealand CEO – Robin Simpson: Phone +64 9 525 2626 or email robin@hydraulink.com.

Australia Managing Director - Denis Matulin: Phone +61 437 396 427 or email denis.m@hydraulink.com.au.

 find out more about becoming a Hydraulink Sales and Service Technician click here.

If you're looking for an employed role, you can search for the keyword Hydraulink on SEEK.

If you'd like more information about owning a Hydraulink Franchise, please click here.

A mechanical trade’s background is preferable but applicants with mechanical aptitude are also very successful.

To view our current opportunities, click here.

For our comprehensive range of Hydraulink hose, fittings and adaptors, please click here to browse our online product catalogue.

Hydraulink stocks their own branded hose which is manufactured in Europe, and Gates hose which is manufactured in the USA. More information on each of our products is available here.

Our hose meets or exceeds the following standards depending on the hose type.

ABS, AS, DIN, DNV, EN, GL, IJS, RCCC, SAE, DOT/FMVSS, MSHA & USCG

Hydraulink meets most international recognised quality assurance standards. Please visit the Our Quality section of the website to view details on the quality and testing of fittings and hose.

Hydraulink has the latest BIMAL hose assembly testing facility which proof tests to international specifications J 343 and meets SAE 517 and EN 856. This testing is carried out in a specially built facility operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week. For more information click here.

Hydraulink takes pride in our customer service and takes any complaints seriously. We would like the opportunity to look into any experiences that don't meet your expectations and resolve any issues.

In the first instance, please direct your enquiry/complaint by calling 09 525 2626 or email Darren Pillay darin@hydraulink.com.