• Baltrotors BR1 Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR1 Link

    Key Features

    • Type: link (no brake)
    • Max load: 5.5 t
    • Upper connection: eye (60/70/80 mm widths; 20–45 mm pins)
    • Lower connection: fork 25 mm pin
    • Service: grease every 8 working hours
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    BR1 Link 70mm Wide with 20mm Top Bush

    Key Features

    • Link type: BR1 without brake; 70 mm upper width
    • Upper pin: 20 mm
    • Lower connection: eye/fork to suit grapple pin
    • Use: light/medium duty rotator suspension
    • Service: grease at 8-hour intervals
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    BR1 Link 70mm Wide with 25mm Top Bush

    Key Features

    • Type: br1 link
    • Width: 70 mm
    • Top bush: 25 mm id
    • Use: crane link ; rotator head
    • Application: hydraulic system component
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  • Baltrotors BR10 Link - Approved Hydraulics

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    BR10 Link

    Key Features

    • Type: single brake swing‑damper link
    • Max load: 5.5 t
    • Upper connection: eye 60/70/80 mm
    • Lower connection: fork 25 mm pin
    • Brake set: nut torque 60–160 Nm for brake force

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  • Adam Hindle

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    I began my engineering career at Stockport College in around 2005, first completing a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I then progressed to the University of Salford, where I earned a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    After graduating, I started my professional career with Approved Hydraulics. I initially gained a combination of hands-on workshop experience and telephone-based sales experience. In later years, I moved into a full-time sales role and led the new crane and excavator attachments department that the company had recently established.

  • Baltrotors BR1A Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR1A Link

    Key Features

    • Type: link (no brake) with alternative dimensions
    • Upper connection: eye; sizes 60/70/80 mm
    • Lower connection: fork 30 mm pin
    • Max load: 5.5 t (family)
    • Service: torque locking nut to spec; periodic greasing
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR2 bottom bushing for 35mm link pin

    Key Features

    • Component: bottom bushing for BR2 link
    • Pin size: 35 mm
    • Function: supports lower eye; distributes axial load
    • Material: steel bushing; service replaceable
    • Use: restores fit and reduces wear on link assembly
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  • Baltrotors BR2 Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR2 Link

    Key Features

    • Type: link (no brake) heavy class
    • Max load: 10 t
    • Upper connection: eye 80 mm; 30–45 mm pin options
    • Lower connection: eye 35 mm pin
    • Service: grease through nipples; 120 Nm nut torque
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR2 Top Bush 30mm dia

    Key Features

    • Component: upper bush for BR2 link
    • Bore size: 30 mm
    • Function: supports upper pin; reduces wear
    • Material: hardened steel or bronze
    • Service: grease through nipples per maintenance schedule
    Regular price £44.60
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia

    Key Features

    • Component: upper bush for BR2 link
    • Bore size: 35 mm
    • Function: supports upper pin; reduces wear
    • Material: hardened steel or bronze
    • Service: grease via nipples after installation
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR2 Top Bush 40mm dia

    Key Features

    • Component: upper bush for BR2 link
    • Bore size: 40 mm
    • Function: supports top pin; reduces wear and play
    • Material: hardened/ground steel bushing
    • Service: grease regularly via nipples
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    BR2 Top Bush 45mm dia

    Key Features

    • Component: upper bush for BR2 link
    • Bore size: 45 mm
    • Function: supports upper pin; distributes load
    • Material: steel/bronze bushing
    • Service: periodic greasing for longevity
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR3 Bush (35mm dia)

    Key Features

    • Component: replaceable bush for BR3 link eye
    • Bore size: 35 mm
    • Function: supports grapple pin and spreads load
    • Material: hardened steel or bronze
    • Service: grease and inspect wear periodically
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR3 Bush (40mm dia)

    Key Features

    • Component: replaceable bush for BR3 link
    • Bore size: 40 mm
    • Function: supports lower eye pin and spreads load
    • Material: hardened steel or bronze
    • Service: grease via nipples; check wear limits
    Regular price £18.73
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  • Baltrotors BR3 Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR3 Link

    Key Features

    • Type: link (no brake) for 12–16 t rotators
    • Max load: 16 t
    • Upper connection: eye; 80 or 100 mm width options
    • Lower connection: fork; 30–45 mm pin options
    • Service: grease at 8‑hour intervals
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  • BR2 Top Bush 35mm dia - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BR3 Link Bush (45mm dia)

    Key Features

    • Component: replaceable bush for BR3 lower eye
    • Bore size: 45 mm
    • Function: carries grapple pin loads
    • Material: hardened steel or bronze
    • Service: periodic greasing; monitor wear
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  • Baltrotors BR4 Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR4 Link

    Key Features

    • Type: single swing‑damper link
    • Max load: 5.5 t
    • Upper connection: fork 71 mm; 30 mm pin
    • Lower connection: fork 25 mm pin
    • Service: grease regularly; 120 Nm pin‑nut torque
    Regular price £464.40
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  • Baltrotors BR4-A Link - Approved Hydraulics
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    BR4-A Link

    Key Features

    • Type: single swing‑damper link (A variant)
    • Max load: 5.5 t
    • Upper connection: fork 71 mm; 30 mm pin
    • Lower connection: fork 30 mm pin
    • Service: grease regularly; 120 Nm pin‑nut torque
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  • Baltrotors CPR 14 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 14 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator (CPR series piston motor)
    • Capacity class: 14 t nominal application class
    • Rotation: continuous hydraulic rotation
    • Interface: flat body for rigid mounting
    • Use: poly-grapples; sorting grabs and high torque tools

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  • Baltrotors CPR 14-01 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 14-01 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator variant (-01)
    • Capacity class: 14 t nominal application class
    • Ports: hose outlets in -01 configuration (series standard)
    • Rotation: continuous; axial boxer-type piston motor
    • Use: heavy duty industrial grapples

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  • Baltrotors CPR 15 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 15 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator (CPR15 family)
    • Torque at 25 MPa: ~4500 Nm (manufacturer data)
    • Recommended oil flow: ~35 l/min
    • Operating machine: up to ~21 t rigid mount; ~29 t link mount
    • Use: high capacity sorting; demolition and industrial tools

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    CPR 15-01 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator variant with side hose outlets
    • Torque at 25 MPa: ~4500 Nm (CPR15 family)
    • Recommended oil flow: ~35 l/min
    • Mounting: flat body for rigid or link mounting
    • Use: heavy industrial grapples requiring high torque

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  • Baltrotors CPR 15-03 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 15-03 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator (CPR15-03)
    • Hydraulic ports: inlet from top; outlet side or bottom
    • Max axial load static: ~150 kN class
    • Torque at 25 MPa: ~4500 Nm; max ~40 kNm lock
    • Recommended oil flow: ~35 l/min

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  • Baltrotors CPR 5 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 5 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator
    • Capacity: 5 tonne class
    • Ports: hose outlets through the side
    • Design: compact radial piston motor with high positioning accuracy
    • Use: poly-grapples; sorting grabs and tools

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    Baltrotors CPR 5-01 Rotator - Approved Hydraulics

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    CPR 5-01 Rotator

    Key Features

    • Type: rigid industrial rotator variant
    • Design: compact body for flat mounting
    • Use: industrial grapples; sorting grabs
    • Note: -01 variant configuration per Baltrotors spec
    • Support: data sheet available from manufacturer

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Baltrotors

Approved Hydraulics Ltd are proud to be the sole UK agent for Baltrotors Hydraulic Rotators. Baltrotors offer one of the largest ranges in hydraulic rotators available in the market place, covering, pendant rotators, rigid rotators, harvester head rotators, industrial rotators and saw grapple rotators along with a complete range of standard and braked links.

They are also the only manufacture to offer a 2 year warranty as standard across the complete “GR” range of hydraulic rotators.

Most units available from stock for next day delivery!

Common Calculations FAQs

Calculating force, speed, pressure, power, and efficiency in hydraulic applications.

How do you calculate actuator speed?

Actuator speed is determined by flow rate and cross-sectional area:

Speed = Flow rate ÷ Area

Flow rate is the volume of fluid delivered (in L/min or GPM).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the actuator piston: π × (diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate cylinder force?

Cylinder force can be calculated using:

Force = Pressure × Area

Pressure is the system pressure (in psi or bar).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the cylinder bore (in square inches or square centimeters).

Area = π × (bore diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate pressure drop across a valve?

Pressure drop can be calculated using the valve flow coefficient (Cv):

Pressure Drop (ΔP) = (Flow Rate)² ÷ (Cv² × Fluid Density)

Flow Rate is the fluid flow (in GPM or L/min).

Cv is the valve flow coefficient.

Fluid Density is the density of the hydraulic fluid.

How do you size an accumulator?

Accumulator sizing considers required flow, pressure, and pre-charge:

Accumulator Volume = Flow Rate × Time ÷ Pressure

This determines how much fluid must be stored to maintain system pressure.

How to convert psi to bar?

Use the conversion factor: 1 bar = 14.5 psi.

To convert psi to bar, divide psi by 14.5.

Example: 200 psi ÷ 14.5 = 13.79 bar.

What is pre-charge pressure in an accumulator?

Pre-charge pressure is the initial gas pressure in the accumulator before fluid enters.

It helps maintain system pressure as the accumulator discharges.

Typically set to 70–80% of system operating pressure.

What is specific gravity of hydraulic fluid?

Specific gravity is the ratio of hydraulic fluid density to water.

A value of 1 means equal density.

Less than 1 means the fluid floats; greater than 1 means it sinks.

What is torque in a hydraulic motor?

Torque is the rotational force produced based on system pressure and motor displacement:

Torque = Pressure × Displacement ÷ 2π

Pressure is the operating system pressure.

Displacement is the volume displaced per revolution (in cubic inches or cubic centimeters).

What unit is hydraulic power measured in?

Hydraulic power is measured in horsepower (HP) or kilowatts (kW).

Hydraulic horsepower can be calculated using:

HP = (Pressure (psi) × Flow rate (GPM)) ÷ 1714.

What’s the relationship between pump speed and flow?

Flow rate is directly proportional to pump speed.

If pump speed doubles, flow rate doubles (assuming constant displacement).

This is important when adjusting flow or selecting a pump for varying speeds.