Eskens Group UK

18/06/2026

🔧 No two installations are ever the same.

When people think about industrial equipment, they often picture it operating in a clean, controlled environment. The reality is usually very different.

Machines like this tinting system can be found in a wide range of locations, from busy retail decorating centres and warehouses to industrial production facilities. Each site brings its own challenges; temperature fluctuations, dust, humidity, heavy usage, limited space, and varying maintenance practices all have an impact on performance and reliability.

What works perfectly in one location may require adjustments, additional maintenance, or a completely different approach in another.

That’s why understanding the environment around the machine is just as important as understanding the machine itself.

Reliable operation isn’t just about good equipment. It’s about ensuring the equipment is suited to its surroundings, maintained correctly, and supported by people who understand the demands of the site.

Every machine has a story. Every location presents a new challenge.

That’s one of the things that makes engineering and field service so rewarding.

16/05/2026

Completed a full preventative service and precision calibration on the Corob EVO1st today.

Work carried out included:

* Full internal inspection and clean-down
* Pump and valve performance checks
* Circuit and canister maintenance
* Calibration and dispense accuracy testing
* Software and operational verification
* Final QC testing to ensure colourant delivery remains accurate and consistent

Keeping dispensers regularly serviced helps maintain tint accuracy, reduces downtime, and extends the lifespan of critical components. Precision and reliability are everything in the tinting industry.

12/04/2026

When a small component causes a big problem…

A recent replacement on a Corob D700 after a shaft seal failure on the standard gear pump led to colorant leakage — something that, if left unchecked, can quickly escalate into bigger operational issues.

This job involved:
🔧 Diagnosing the root cause of the leak
🔧 Removing the faulty gear pump
🔧 Installing and aligning the replacement pump
🔧 Ensuring clean, accurate dispensing performance post-install

The images show the condition of the failed pump and key stages of the replacement process.

Failures like this highlight the importance of regular maintenance and early intervention — especially in high-usage tinting environments where precision is everything.

Back up and running with minimal downtime ✅

07/03/2026

During a routine service visit, a preventable issue was identified on a Fast & Fluid HA450 Dispenser.

The brush bath had been consistently overfilled, which led to product overflowing and causing excessive leakage in and around the dispenser. Situations like this can quickly create unnecessary mess, potential component wear, and avoidable downtime if left unchecked.

After carrying out a thorough clean-up of the machine and surrounding area, I took the time to walk the customer through the correct brush bath filling levels and best practice operation. With the proper guidance in place, the issue has now been resolved and should be fully preventable moving forward.

Routine service visits are not just about maintenance—they’re also a great opportunity to support customers with training and small operational improvements that keep equipment running efficiently.

28/02/2026

17/02/2026

Breakdown call in Sunderland 🚐🔧
Replacement electrovalve fitted on a Dromont Optima, restoring full operation and minimising downtime for the customer.

Fast response. On-site repair. Back to production.
That’s the Eskens UK service standard.

05/01/2026

We’re back.
More miles.
More breakdowns.
More services.
More locations.

2026 is about being on the road, solving problems, and keeping customers moving.
Behind every call-out is experience, commitment, and a lot of miles covered.

Let’s go. 🔧🚐