Maybe bellows don’t sound that exciting to you. But some of the applications for Beakbane’s bellows and machine protection systems may change your mind. In trains, machine tools, medical equipment, nuclear plants and steelworks across the world, wherever there is a need to keep prying fingers out, stop dust and debris getting into delicate machinery, […]

Beakbane will be highlighting the application of fabricated sheet metal components in machinery building at two special technical seminars organised by electrical assembly specialists Power Panels Electrical Systems Ltd. The free-to-attend events will be held on 24 February and 22 March at PP’s factory in Walsall. Aimed firmly at machinery builders and OEMs, the presentations […]

Machine protection, bellows and fabrication specialist Beakbane is supplying complete painted operator interface cabinets to machine tool manufacturer MTI Welding Technologies. The cabinets are fitted to MTI’s rotary friction welding machines, which are supplied worldwide to customers in the automotive, aerospace and oil & gas sectors. Paul Leaver, Purchasing Manager at MTI, says that Beakbane […]

Beakbane is supplying axis drive covers for a British-built manufacturing system that can now combine additive and subtractive processes in one machine. Cybaman Technologies originally designed its Digital Manufacturing Platform as a high-precision, 6-axis system capable of multiple processes including milling, grinding, laser cutting, scanning and welding. With the launch of its new Laser Metal […]

Beakbane Ltd, an innovative manufacturing company located in Kidderminster, has recently grown thanks to their investment and funding from the Worcestershire Expansion Programme. Left to Right: Mike Southwell, Managing Director of Beakbane Ltd., Cllr Simon Geraghty Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, Skills and Infrastructure and Glyn Turner, Engineering Manager of Beakbane Ltd. The […]

A bespoke cover from machine protection specialist Beakbane is helping a water jet cutting company reduce costs, prevent breakdowns and ensure quality. Beakbane supplied bespoke replacement bellows for Aquacut’s water jet cutting machine Cheshire-based Aquacut was established in the 1990s and pioneered the use of water jet cutting in the building sector. Building, construction and […]

Composite stone guard used to protect the underside of high-speed trains Beakbane will be showcasing its latest lightweight composite guard technology for rolling stock applications at Innotrans 2014. It will also demonstrate its comprehensive range of bellows and flexible connectors for applications such as brake actuator bellows, pantograph arm bellows, HVAC connectors and air intake bellows. […]

Kidderminster-based machinery protection specialist Beakbane has been accredited to EN 15085-2 for the design and welding of railway vehicles and components. The accreditation was carried out by TWI Certification Ltd and makes Beakbane one of just a handful of UK companies to have this certification. The new accreditation is primarily focused on Beakbane’s innovative lightweight composite […]

Beakbane is putting the finishing touches to its new factory in Kidderminster prior to its official opening on 16 June. A new engineering laboratory will provide facilities for product testing and development, while new stores and despatch areas will enhance customer response.The new production facilities will provide improved work flows, better opportunities for efficiency and […]

Beakbane’s new £1.2 factory in Kidderminster was opened on 16 June by Henry and Tom Beakbane, sons of the founder, Renault Beakbane. The facility includes new production areas for the efficient manufacturing of the company’s machine protection equipment. The development, which was made possible with support from Lloyd’s Bank and a local development order facilitated by […]