Wednesday 10 July 2013

Unilathe – Extending its Tracks in Rail


UNILATHE was formed just over 30 years ago, machining small metal components for the general engineering industry, who today has forged a proven track record in the sub-contract machining, fabrication, sub-assembly and finishing of medium to heavy metal and exotic alloy products, for such environmentally sensitive and safety critical markets as off-shore oil & gas, aerospace and global mining.

Throughout this time, Unilathe has also been building up a presence in the rail industry, where today, through the introduction of an increased range of machining capabilities, sub-assembly, finishing, testing and certification services, including a wider choice of cast, forged and machined products, Unilathe continues to grow its expertise and supply chain capabilities, from high speed rail, passenger, underground and surface rail transport networks, to those of the freight and heritage line operators.

Eddie Sims – Chairman said “The rail industry is changing, new technologies being introduced, as well as new coach designs, drive and braking systems, so we have also responded by investing in new machinery, skill sets and products.”

Unilathe have a long and well established reputation within the UK & European ‘UIC and BR Grades’ Rail Parts Industry, such that it can not only source all original raw materials, associated castings and forgings, including 3rd party products, but also fully machine, weld, fabricate and test all component parts, including their subsequent painting, finishing, sub-assembly and ‘Kitting’, all to a customer’s own requirements.

Under-Gear Bogies
 Draw Hooks and Bars
 Suspension Links
 Wheels and Axles
 Screw Couplings
 Brake Keys and Pads
 Brake Actuators
 Buffers and Rail Pins
 Hydraulics and Cylinders

For more information please contact:
Eddie Sims – Chairman.
Tel: 0044 (0) 1782 532 000
E.mail: eddiesims@unilathe.co.uk
Web: www.unilathe.co.uk