Astrak is the first choice if you’re a machine owner looking for a reliable, cost-effective range of OEM specification hydraulic parts. We have expanded our range of excavator hydraulic drives and pumps to provide everything you need to keep your tracked equipment running smoothly and efficiently. As with all of our products, Astrak guarantees the…
At Astrak UK, we’re proud to be the Best on Earth, but we never stop striving for excellence. That’s why we recently invited Gerry, Stephen, and Bernard from the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) to our Kirkcaldy HQ to train our warehouse and logistics staff in the Lean Six Sigma problem solving methodology. Lean Six…
Are you operating a tracked mini-excavator? Your operation and efficiency rely on high-quality undercarriage parts like rubber tracks, sprockets, final drives, idlers and rollers. If these parts break down, your mini-excavator can take a hit. Worn-out undercarriage parts can also cause worn-out tracks, resulting in more maintenance and less productivity. Don’t let that happen to…
When it comes to undercarriage parts, your supply chain must be secure. Having the right amount at the right time can make the difference between your production line or civil engineering project running smoothly or coming to a standstill. That’s why it’s essential to take the time to evaluate your supply chain and ensure that…
Whether you are in the aggregate, construction, demolition, forestry or recycling sectors, you know how important it is to have quality undercarriage and wear parts. If you’re looking for the best in the business, Astrak is the way to go. So why is Astrak the best choice for your undercarriage and wear parts? Astrak Offers…
Often overlooked is the role of the humble excavator on the farm. They are utilised in various roles from ditching, posting, hedging, trenching, towing, mucking out and are often integral in keeping the farm running from day to day. My personal experience and introduction to tracked machinery comes from my upbringings on a 5-acre arable…
Astrak has seen rapid growth in recent years and now employs over 100 people. Developing the skills of our employees is essential if the company is to continue to grow and evolve. John Wyllie, Group Operations Manager for Astrak reached out to the Skills for Growth service from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) for assistance in…
Vögele mini pavers are hard-working machines. Designed both for repair work and for the construction of bicycle paths, footpaths, farm tracks, minor roads, car parks and sports grounds & courts. They fill trenches, they pave surfaces in halls or public areas and can be used in landscaping projects. Each of the two tracks on this…
A demolition robot is a remarkable piece of engineering It looks like an excavator but is designed, as the name implies, for demolition, not excavation. The key difference is that demolition robots carry more extensive tools – breakers and crushers – and employ much more power than excavators. With a wide range of models and attachments…
Astrak UK have donated boxes of shortbread to the Salvation Army. The Kirkcaldy based company are changing the contents of their famous yellow tins (which are sent with every order) and were looking for a worthwhile cause in which to donate some of the hand baked Scottish shortbread. The Salvation Army works throughout the year…