A & R Engineering Ltd

A & R Engineering
Ltd. are quality sheet metal engineers and lighting louvre manufacturers based
in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex.  With over
twenty years experience in metal fabrications we have a growing extensive
client base that encompasses a wide range of services and industries alike. We
are proud to offer the highest quality British manufactured products with the
aim to always exceed our clients expectations. We are always pleased to lead on
from preliminary ideas offering innovative and traditional solutions alike.

We can offer a logical
series of services from initial design consultation through to final product
delivery, that are competitively priced and tailored to suit every products
individual requirement.  Thanks to our extensive range of machinery and
tooling, much of which is custom, we are able to manufacture from materials
including mild steel, zintec steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and
aluminium in thicknesses between 0.3mm up to 5 or 6mm.

There are no real limits
to what can be produced and the company always strives to achieve the best and
most competitive method to obtain the most cost effective outcome. 
Typically our work includes:

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IP rated electrical enclosures;

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storage boxes;

·        
custom cabinets;

·        
brackets;

·        
fixing systems;

·        
large agricultural grain
storage/handling systems;

·        
point of display advertising;

·        
signage;

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computer charging cabinets;

·        
PC security cages and solutions;

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lighting fittings – traditional and LED;

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lighting reflectors – traditional and
LED;

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lighting
louvres – traditional and LED;

and a whole range of associated sheet metal products.

Design & Development.

Working closely with and for our
clients allows us to gain an understanding their exact requirements.  We
will discuss any project and together look to come up with the most suitable
solutions to any manufacturing problem.  We are happy to comment on any
ideas and always offer realistic solutions and advice; we can also match or
adapt existing working samples as required.   Our designers operate
using Solidworks drawing software, this programme allows us to generate in real
scale detail in a virtual 3D world.  One of the biggest advantages gained
when using Solidworks is that in many cases it is no longer necessary to
produce prototypes and/or pre-production models, which on smaller projects can
save considerable time and money.  Of course where prototypes are required
they can also be manufactured very quickly with the aid of Solidworks
programming.  In all cases we can provide drawings for approval either in
traditional 2D or Solidworks format for viewing prior to manufacture.

Precision CAD/CAM punching.

By using our Weidemann and Nisshinbo
turret press arrangements we are able to complete extremely complex designs and
patterns in a variety of materials and thicknesses with sheet sizes up to
1500mm wide by 3000mm long.  Each turret press is controlled by powerful
computer CAD/CAM software that allows maximum flexibility and efficiency at
speed.  We hold in stock an extensive range of standard and specialised
tooling that will often mean that there will be no tooling costs associated
with the production of new or custom parts.  We are also able to produce
custom tooling that can really make your product stand out from the
crowd.  There are of course some occasions where standard tooling is not
suitable for the application or when custom tooling may not be a sensible
option, in this instance we can work closely with our approved and trusted
laser cutting company to achieve results.

Shearing.

 Shearing
can be carried out on one of our turret presses or on our Baykal
guillotine.  The advantage of the guillotine is that a clean straight line
can be cut very quickly and efficiently.  Out guillotine has the
capability of cutting up to 3m lengths with a mild steel thickness up to 6mm,
stainless steel up to 4mm.

Precision CNC folding.

Our factory houses a range of CNC
press brakes.  In keeping with the shearing and punching capacities our
largest Baykal press brakes are capable of bending 3m lengths of various
materials in various thicknesses.  Our Baykal press brakes have a bending
force of 120tons each.  One of these units also has a mechanical lifting
platform that assists our operators when working with large or heavy
components. This platform performs the operation of lifting the sheet
during the bend, taking significant strain away from the operator.  Each
press brake has its own speciality within the factory but by having a range of
machines and tooling we are able to be flexible with our approach offering
quick turnaround when it’s most needed. 

Welding.

We offer MIG, TIG and spot welding
services.  We are able to weld mild steel, zintec, stainless steel and
some aluminium.  Subject to the required material finish we can clean off,
dress and prepare as required.  Stainless steel will be treated using our
electrochemical weld cleaning machine, which is designed to remove post-weld
discolouration in a safe and economical way and give a neat aesthetically
pleasing finish whilst re-establishing the protection which is damaged during
the welding process.

Studs, Bushes and Inserts.

 We can offer an extensive range of inserts in different
shapes, sizes, lengths and materials.  Inserts range from studs, bushes,
nuts, standoffs, pins and fasteners.  Subject to the insert type we are
able to offer self clinch, welded, stud weld and rivet nut style
installation.  We also offer cage nuts and rivets as well as plastic
standard and bespoke inserts, couplers and joiners.

Assembly.

 In
some instances it may be beneficial to offer flat pack whist other times
assembled items are required, this is especially true with lighting
louvres.  Where assembly is desired we are able to discuss your
requirements and have the facilities to assemble as required.  All
assembly work can be packaged using our protective materials or meet with
clients specific requirement possibly using branded packaging.  We are
happy to offer services of complete or partial assembly which can include
sorting and packing fixings, instructions or other speciality items.

Delivery/Distribution.

 On
all of our projects we can offer delivery/distribution.  We deliver all
over the UK
and beyond, from parcel to pallets or bigger if required, of course we can also
offer ex-works for collection from our factory.