Required Manitoba Safety Inspections

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Super

Drivers of certain categories of vehicles are required in Manitoba to be safety inspected every 6 or 12 months, depending upon the class of vehicle, or when transferring ownership of a vehicle. That’s right, to keep Manitoba roads safe and to identify potentially hazardous conditions in vehicles before they take to the road, Manitoba has instituted a vehicle safety inspection program. If your vehicle falls into one of the categories listed below, you must get an annual Certificate of Inspection, or COI :

  • Trucks over 4,500 kg GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating).
  • Truck tractors under 21,953 kg GVWR.
  • Truck tractors registered for farm use, over 21,953 kg GVWR.
  • Trailers with a GVWR of 4,500kg or more (except RV or farm trailers).
  • Buses operated by non-profit organizations or churches.
  • Semi trailers or trailer converted dollies.

For vehicles in the below category, inspections are required every 6 months:

  • Truck Tractors with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 21,953 kg or more (unless registered as a farm truck).

For the purpose of making sure that all vehicles operated on public roads meet established safety standards, the Manitoba Government requires that each vehicle be taken to a licensed inspection station each year for a safety inspection. You can bring your vehicle to Buffalo Industries, and our staff of trained technicians will inspect your brakes, steering, suspension, lights, tires and exhaust. At Buffalo Industries, we take safety seriously, so you can be assured of a complete and thorough inspection. If you require service and maintenance for your fleet, we’ll arrange for regularly scheduled appointments. Contact our service department today to schedule your safety inspection and get back on the road with confidence.

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Crane Inspection and Servicing in Winnipeg

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Super

At Buffalo Industries, our fully trained technicians are equipped to perform professional crane inspections and servicing, right here on site at our Winnipeg facility. We can schedule you for routine maintenance at a time convenient to you, and with a timely turnaround. Our 21,000 sq. ft. facility also affords us the room and capacity to handle emergency work on short notice.

Our parts department maintains an inventory of parts for over eighty different manufacturers, so we’re prepared to take on any size job you require, all under one roof, and with minimal down time for your equipment.

In addition to scheduled maintenance, Buffalo technicians will also provide you with preventive maintenance solutions, to help you keep your equipment operational between scheduled service visits. Your crane will be given a thorough safety and operational inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, we will consult with you on any service or repairs that may be required, and schedule them for you at your convenience, and at affordable rates. Once your crane passes inspection, you will receive an inspection certificate with an engineer’s stamp, assuring you that your equipment is fault-free, fully operational and 100% safe.

If you need your current equipment tested to verify whether it is operating at its full capacity, or to check for any potential problem areas, we have the facilities and the experience to run it through its paces on site. If any components need replacing, chances are, we’ll have them in house.

So contact our service department today to schedule your crane for service, inspection, or troubleshooting at Buffalo Industries LTD in Winnipeg.

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What is the Stroke of a Hydraulic Cylinder?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Super

The basic function of a hydraulic cylinder is to lift or push a load using the hydraulic pressure in the system to provide the force. Every cylinder is measured by specific dimensions known as bore and stroke which are important to know when performing hydraulics repairs, or when doing custom hydraulics installations. We’ve discussed the bore of a cylinder in a previous article. Today we’ll look at a cylinder’s stroke.

When we discuss the stroke of a hydraulic cylinder, what exactly are we talking about? Well, very plainly, the stroke of a cylinder refers to the overall distance the cylinder will travel to perform the job of lifting or moving an object. From its fully closed to its fully open position, the total length of travel of the cylinder is its stroke. So if a cylinder will travel 24” from its fully closed position to fully open, we say that the cylinder has a stroke of 24 inches. It is a common misconception that this refers to the overall length of the cylinder, but in actuality it is the measure of how far the piston will extend from its external tube. This is an important distinction to understand when choosing the right parts for a given job.

Our technicians at Buffalo Industries are trained and equipped to perform hydraulics repairs or custom hydraulics installations, as well as testing, at our 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Winnipeg. Thanks to our huge parts inventory for more than eighty manufacturers, and over 100 years of servicing trucks, Buffalo Industries provides for all of your trucking or heavy equipment needs. And because all the work is done under one roof, with parts on hand, our work process is more time-efficient.

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Quick, Efficient and Cost Effective Service

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Super

In our new location at 1687 Dugald Road, we have the capacity and all the necessary tools to take care of all trucking needs.  One service we offer is hose and fittings for trucks.  We carry a large inventory of hose and fittings onsite which means we are able to get you back on the road faster.  You can even wait onsite while we finish the work.  Quick, efficient and cost effective!

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What is the Bore of a Hydraulic Cylinder?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Super

When discussing hydraulics, and in particular the hydraulic cylinder, you will hear such terms used as bore and stroke. These terms refer to certain measurements of a cylinder, and represent very specific and important values with regard to hydraulics repairs and custom hydraulics installation. What each term means, and how they relate to one another, are key to understanding the function of a hydraulic cylinder. In this article we will look at that first term, the bore of a hydraulic cylinder.

Very simply, the bore is the inside diameter of the tube of a hydraulic cylinder. The bore of a cylinder will directly effect the amount of power it can apply to the object it is intended to move. The larger the bore, the greater its capacity to lift or push. The size of a hydraulic cylinder is always expressed in terms of its bore dimension. Therefore, when we refer to a 4-inch cylinder, that tells you that the cylinder has an inside diameter of 4 inches.

The force that can be applied to an object is calculated using the formula Area x PSI = Force. The area is determined by the bore of the cylinder. We can see then, from this relationship between area and force, that a 2” cylinder would provide twice the force of a 1” cylinder. This is why such measurements are so important in choosing the right components for the application.

At Buffalo Industries, our technicians are equipped to perform both custom hydraulics installations and hydraulics repairs. We have all the expertise and tools needed to get the work done under one roof, at our 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Winnipeg. Whether the job calls for repairs, installation or testing, on your truck or heavy equipment, you can count on Buffalo Industries to get the job done, and get it done quickly.

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How Does a Hydraulic Cylinder Work?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Super

The principle behind hydraulic cylinders is a very simple and time-tested one. It basically works like this: A force is applied to the cylinder via an incompressible liquid (hydraulic fluid), which is then transmitted through the cylinder to its piston, which then applies the force to the object that it is meant to move, via the piston rod, which connects the cylinder to the machine component that is doing the work. That linear force applied through the piston rod will push and/or pull the object in the desired direction, according to which end of the cylinder the pressure is applied.

The oil used for the hydraulic fluid is retained inside the cylinder by the use of rings and seals, which move with the cylinder piston. The piston divides the cylinder into two separate chambers, called the cap end, and the rod end. Each end has a port where hydraulic lines can be connected, to act as either double-acting, or single-acting cylinders, depending upon whether the application requires that the cylinder apply force in both the push and pull cycles of its travel.

Varying the sizes of cylinders throughout a hydraulic system allows us to multiply the force applied from one master cylinder to another, or multiple, slave cylinder(s). In this way, it is possible to use a single source of power to apply different levels of force to numerous points within a system.

For hydraulics repairs, or for custom hydraulics installation, Buffalo technicians are trained and equipped to get the job done in a time-efficient manner. Our 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Winnipeg is stocked with parts for over eighty manufacturers, making it a one stop location for all of your trucking or heavy equipment needs.

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Get Your Hoses and Fittings Made On Site

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Super

Since 1910, Buffalo Industries has provided full service to truckers and heavy equipment operators at our family-owned business. We know how to get the job done, whatever the size, as quickly and as affordably as possible. That’s why we maintain such a large inventory of parts and accessories at our facility, and why we have a fully equipped machine shop and welding shop on site as well.

Truck repairs and servicing sometimes involves replacing parts that are difficult, and need to be replaced quickly. One such type of truck part is hoses, which can fail at the least convenient times. Air brake hoses, heater and coolant hoses, valves and fittings are subject to wear, corrosion or swelling from heat and pressure. You can’t afford to look around for replacement parts.

At Buffalo, we are fully equipped and experienced in making hydraulic hose and fittings for your truck, right here at our facility, so you don’t need to search around for the right fit.  Our expertise in this area ensures speedy service that is highly reliable.  We also have the tools and the know-how to fashion nylon or rubber air brake hoses, and replace bulkhead fittings, clamps, valves, whatever the job calls for, while you wait. We provide service and assembly all in one location so you save on time, and save on money.

Buffalo Industries LTD is a supplier of parts and accessories you can rely on, for over eighty manufacturers, and service you can trust. We also service out of town vehicles. So contact us at our Winnipeg facility, for service, repairs and inspection of your vehicle.

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Outfit Your Rig with Stainless Steel Underbody Toolboxes

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Super

In the market for a new toolbox for your truck? Check out our line of stainless steel underbody boxes from Buyers Products. We carry a full selection of toolboxes, in black steel, stainless, and polished stainless steel finish. Choose from sizes ranging from 14”x16”x24” up to 24”x24”x60” or 18”x18”x72”.

Toolbox from Buffalo IndustriesOur polished stainless toolboxes are constructed of 16-gauge steel, polished to a satin finish, and sealed with D-bulb door seals to ensure that your gear stays dry, and the elements stay outside where they belong. Die-cast D-handle compression latches keep your toolbox door sealed up tight. Stainless steel continuous hinges keep out moisture and road grit as well.

The stainless steel toolboxes are built with 14-gauge steel, with a rain channel design that keeps the moisture from seeping in, to keep your tools the way nature intended, dry and rust-free. Door gaskets are a full 1/2” wide to provide a tough reliable seal against the elements. Doors are designed with a reinforced backbone for increased strength and protection of the latch mechanism from damage. Aircraft cables are included for door retention, and are easily removed if you prefer a fully open door configuration for greater access.

Steel underbody boxes are available in black, white or primed finish and are powder-coated for corrosion resistance.

As an authorized distributor of Buyers Products Company products as well as over eighty other manufacturers, Buffalo Industries is your one stop location for all of your truck needs. Contact us or stop by the parts counter at our facility in Winnipeg, and ask about our line of stainless-steel underbody toolboxes. Our trained technicians will be glad to do a professional installation for you too.

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Happy Holidays from the Team at Buffalo Industries!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Super

As 2011 is drawing to a close, Buffalo Industries would like to wish you all a Happy Holiday season! Thank you for your business this past year – it has been a pleasure working with you! We look forward to continue serving you in 2012!

Please note that our shop will remain open during the holidays but only in limited capacity. For truck emergencies, please contact us at 204-942-1951.

We wish you a Prosperous and Happy New Year!

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Full Service Truck Maintenance in Winnipeg

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Super

We know that maintaining a truck is a tough job.  At Buffalo Industries Ltd., we understand that your trucks are an irreplaceable part of your business that requires fast, quality service.

Buffalo Industries Ltd. is a one-stop shop for all your truck maintenance and repairs, including hydraulic services.  From oil changes and other maintenance, supplying parts and installing them, we provide a complete solution from start to finish, so that you don’t have to waste your time and money going from place to place.

Our aim is to service customers to the optimum.  We save the time of our customers by offering them a wide range of truck maintenance services from our journeyman technicians, all at one location.

Come to Buffalo Industries Ltd. for all of your truck fleet maintenance and repairs.  Contact us today to learn about our Fleet Maintenance and Repair services.

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