Cert. No. FM30814
Plant & Facilities List
SHEET METAL DEPARTMENT
BENDING 1 x Brake press with a maximum capacity of 3 metres x 125 tonnes.
PUNCHING 2 x CNC automatic to a maximum capacity of 100 mm diameter x 80 tonnes.
GUILLOTINING 1 x Power guillotines to a maximum capacity of 6 mm thick mild steel x 2.5 metres long.
CORNER NOTCHING 1 x Powered corner notchers to a maximum capacity of 6 mm thick x 250 mm.
BAND SAWS Horizontal and vertical powered band saws to a maximum capacity of 50 mm thick, 800 mm throat.
SPOT WELDING 1 x Spot welder to a maximum capacity of 5 mm in aluminium, maximum 600 mm throat depth.
ROLLING Powered rolls to a maximum capacity of 4 mm x 900 mm long.
MACHINE DEPARTMENT
CNC MILLING 3 Vertical and universal millers available to a maximum table size of 2000 mm long x 650 mm wide, all fitted into DRO.
DRILLING Radial arm drill to a maximum of 2000 mm arm x No.5 morse taper. A maximum of 2000 mm under the drill. Pillar drilling, multi-spindle and sensitive. 7 spindles available, complete with tapping heads and various holding devices.
CENTRE LATHES, CONVENTIONAL AND CNC Turning to a maximum diameter of 480 mm over saddle x 1500 mm between centres.
CAPSTAN LATHES, Capstan lathes up to 350 mm diameter castings / billet, 65 mm diameter bar.
FABRICATION DEPARTMENT
WELDING All grades of carbon steel, stainless and aluminium up to 50mm thick. Mig, Tig and MMA, to a maximum capacity of 500 amps. 12 sets available. Operators coded to BS EN 288 & BS EN ISO 15614.
WELDING BENCHES Rigid, cast-iron, tee-slotted welding tables available to a maximum size of 4 metres x 2.5 metres. 5 tables available.
MANIPULATORS Rotary manipulators to a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for chuck mounted and tubular components. 2 machines available.
STRAIGHTENING PRESS Straightening and forming presses available to a maximum capacity of 200 tonnes.
BENDING 1 x Brake press with a maximum capacity of 3 metres x 125 tonnes.
PUNCHING 2 x CNC automatic to a maximum capacity of 100 mm diameter x 80 tonnes.
GUILLOTINING 1 x Power guillotines to a maximum capacity of 6 mm thick mild steel x 2.5 metres long.
CORNER NOTCHING 1 x Powered corner notchers to a maximum capacity of 6 mm thick x 250 mm.
BAND SAWS Horizontal and vertical powered band saws to a maximum capacity of 50 mm thick, 800 mm throat.
SPOT WELDING 1 x Spot welder to a maximum capacity of 5 mm in aluminium, maximum 600 mm throat depth.
ROLLING Powered rolls to a maximum capacity of 4 mm x 900 mm long.
MACHINE DEPARTMENT
CNC MILLING 3 Vertical and universal millers available to a maximum table size of 2000 mm long x 650 mm wide, all fitted into DRO.
DRILLING Radial arm drill to a maximum of 2000 mm arm x No.5 morse taper. A maximum of 2000 mm under the drill. Pillar drilling, multi-spindle and sensitive. 7 spindles available, complete with tapping heads and various holding devices.
CENTRE LATHES, CONVENTIONAL AND CNC Turning to a maximum diameter of 480 mm over saddle x 1500 mm between centres.
CAPSTAN LATHES, Capstan lathes up to 350 mm diameter castings / billet, 65 mm diameter bar.
FABRICATION DEPARTMENT
WELDING All grades of carbon steel, stainless and aluminium up to 50mm thick. Mig, Tig and MMA, to a maximum capacity of 500 amps. 12 sets available. Operators coded to BS EN 288 & BS EN ISO 15614.
WELDING BENCHES Rigid, cast-iron, tee-slotted welding tables available to a maximum size of 4 metres x 2.5 metres. 5 tables available.
MANIPULATORS Rotary manipulators to a maximum capacity of 5 tonnes for chuck mounted and tubular components. 2 machines available.
STRAIGHTENING PRESS Straightening and forming presses available to a maximum capacity of 200 tonnes.
The Colston Manufacturing (Engineering) Co Ltd
Excellence in Engineering, Project Management & Manufacturing
Brunel Park, Vincients Road, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England SN14 6NQ
Tel: 01249 652652 | Fax: 01249 444 684 | Contact Us | Website: www.colstonltd.co.uk
Excellence in Engineering, Project Management & Manufacturing
Brunel Park, Vincients Road, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England SN14 6NQ
Tel: 01249 652652 | Fax: 01249 444 684 | Contact Us | Website: www.colstonltd.co.uk
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FITTING DEPARTMENT
A dedicated, cleanliness-controlled area is set aside for fitting and assembly, to a maximum height of 5.8 metres under the crane. 5 tonne lifting capacity.
POLISHING DEPARTMENT
Hand & machine polishing. Stainless-steel specialists. 800mm wide GRINDMASTER.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
DEPARTMENT
Assembly, wiring, control panels, cabling, looms and harnesses.
LIFTING
All shops are traversed by 5 tonne gantry cranes. A full range of lifting tackle is available, to suit a wide range of applications.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
MEASUREMENT A full range of digital verniers, micrometers and gauges is available for measuring up to a maximum of 3000 mm.
SURFACE MEASUREMENT Surface measuring equipment is available to measure the Centre Line Average (CLA) of flat surfaces and bores.
WELDS A range of ultrasonic and magnetic particle equipment is available.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Granite and cast-iron inspection tables with digital measuring machines.
TESTING
A range of hydraulic test equipment is available for pressures up to a maximum of 65 bar.
Electrical test equipment includes digital multi-meter, analogue multi-meter, clamp meter, dual-beam oscilloscope and insulation tester.
Electro-mechanical repair facilities.
Helium leak testing carried out.
STORES
Goods Inwards and Stores Facility for stock items, finished parts and tooling.
Quarantine stores area.
External yard area – 420 square metres.
Roller shutter doors to main workshop areas – 4.4 metres high x 4.8 metres wide.
A dedicated, cleanliness-controlled area is set aside for fitting and assembly, to a maximum height of 5.8 metres under the crane. 5 tonne lifting capacity.
POLISHING DEPARTMENT
Hand & machine polishing. Stainless-steel specialists. 800mm wide GRINDMASTER.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
DEPARTMENT
Assembly, wiring, control panels, cabling, looms and harnesses.
LIFTING
All shops are traversed by 5 tonne gantry cranes. A full range of lifting tackle is available, to suit a wide range of applications.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
MEASUREMENT A full range of digital verniers, micrometers and gauges is available for measuring up to a maximum of 3000 mm.
SURFACE MEASUREMENT Surface measuring equipment is available to measure the Centre Line Average (CLA) of flat surfaces and bores.
WELDS A range of ultrasonic and magnetic particle equipment is available.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Granite and cast-iron inspection tables with digital measuring machines.
TESTING
A range of hydraulic test equipment is available for pressures up to a maximum of 65 bar.
Electrical test equipment includes digital multi-meter, analogue multi-meter, clamp meter, dual-beam oscilloscope and insulation tester.
Electro-mechanical repair facilities.
Helium leak testing carried out.
STORES
Goods Inwards and Stores Facility for stock items, finished parts and tooling.
Quarantine stores area.
External yard area – 420 square metres.
Roller shutter doors to main workshop areas – 4.4 metres high x 4.8 metres wide.