Brooks Forgings Ltd

Brooks Forgings was approached by a company requiring the production of 100 quantity bespoke M24 U-bolts in A4-80 stainless steel material.
 

After experiencing failures in the field our customer conducted various mechanical tests and identified that it was a result of a previous supplier using incorrect forming techniques.
 

The newly produced U-Bolts, square back type, measured 365mm overall with 140mm leg centres.

Our dedicated Bending Department, with experienced design engineers and toolmakers, was able to develop a solution that forms the material without affecting the mechanical properties around the bend.
 

This process is also capable of bending larger-diameter materials for the production of heavy-duty and bespoke U-bolts (round and square back) up to 100mm in raw material diameter.
 

If you have any requirements for bending of standard grade or exotic materials, please get in touch with our sales team who will be more than happy to assist you.
 

Brooks Forgings specialise in the replication of decorative ironwork components required for historic restoration projects throughout the UK and beyond.  The production of forged railheads is a specific specialty of ours and can be offered as single units or forged directly to the bar in required overall lengths to minimise fabrication time.
 

Our latest replication project was for a customer involved in restoration work at the Grade B-listed Partick Pumping Station located in the city of Glasgow, UK.
 

The existing fencing had to be repaired or completely replaced in sections and required the replication of two railhead designs that matched the original aesthetics.
 

Brooks Forgings designed and produced tooling to hot forge the replacement railheads required for the project, all supplied as single units to be welded into the final fabrication and installed on-site by our customer.
 

A total of 410 pieces of each railhead variant were supplied in support of the project (820 total).

If you are involved in restoration projects requiring the replication of existing metal components do get in touch with us by email at sales@brooksforgings.co.uk with more information and drawings.

Brooks Forgings Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of eye bolts primarily focusing on the production of non-standards in special materials.  Eyebolt blanks in common materials are held in stock for rapid conversion to customer requirements.
 

The petrochemical sector demands the use of exotic materials as they are commonly developed to withstand harsh environmental conditions.  Brooks Forgings was approached by a client requiring a fully bespoke eye bolt produced from ASTM A320 L7 material.  The thread diameter was 3/4” inch UNC over 75mm and the overall length was 205mm.  The eye was 62mm outer diameter and 40mm thick, drilled to 28.5mm inner diameter.

A total of 14 units were required for 2 special pressure vessels being constructed and installed by the end user.  The eyebolts were phosphate and xylan coated as per customer-specified requirements.

If you have any requirements for forged, machined, or fabricated eyebolts please contact our experts today with your drawings and full requirements. sales@brooksforgings.co.uk

Brooks Forgings specialise in the production of fully bespoke components that are often required to solve a problem when no off-the-shelf solution is available.

Norfolk is well known for its various outdoor markets which are typically held weekly and organised by various town councils. An ongoing safety concern was raised regarding the stalls and potential movement and risk to the general public during high winds or extreme weather.
 

Brooks was able to provide a unique solution by manufacturing a forged rebar ground socket and mounting assembly.  A threaded flush fitting cap is installed when not in use and a collared eye bolt is installed to create a tie-down mounting point when the stalls are in use.

The sockets can be easily installed in fresh concrete or by simply drilling the existing concrete and using a suitable resin to create a permanent and safe fixture.
 

Numerous applications can utilise this type of socket, for example, campsites with concrete bases to provide fixing points for tents, marquees, and awnings through to more industrial-based applications such as outdoor storage facilities requiring mounting points for tarp or canvas covers.
 

If you require the production of bespoke components or are interested in receiving a quotation for our rebar ground tie-down sockets please contact our experienced sales team today.

Brooks Forgings were approached to take part in the Union Chain Suspension Bridge restoration project, focusing on the manufacture of replacement chain rod ends and various supporting walkway components.
 

The Union Chain Bridge located in Northumberland spans the River Tweed connecting the Scottish and English borders.  Designed by Sir Samuel Brown, the bridge opened in 1820 and was the world’s longest wrought iron construction suspension bridge spanning 137 meters and the first vehicular bridge of its type in the United Kingdom.  The Union Chain Bridge is said to be the main influencer in bridge innovation and design which is reflected in the later-constructed Clifton and Menai suspension bridges.
 

In 2020, essential works were required to preserve the 200-year-old bridge as many of the original critical components had started to deteriorate and show signs of fatigue.  The Spencer Group was appointed the project by Northumberland County Council to dismantle, replace, refurbish (where possible), and fully rebuild the bridge to mark its bicentenary.
 

A total of 550 replacement chain rod ends were drop forged, machined, and supplied by Brooks Forgings enabling the replacement of 275 chain rods from the original 444 used in the construction.  The chain rods are joined together to span the length of the bridge on both sides and are the key structural element in its design.

Along each side of the bridge are walkways that are constructed using decorative wrought iron handrail components. Brooks was able to produce a one-piece forged design remaining faithful to the original method of production.
 

The Brooks Engineering Group can assist with the production of critical forged components in support of historical bridge preservation or the construction of new modern engineering projects.  Please get in touch with our team of experts who will be happy to assist with your specific requirements.
 

The newly opened state-of-art Royal Liverpool University Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and the biggest of its kind in the UK.  Construction of the New Royal started in 2013 and was originally scheduled to open in 2017 but various engineering concerns and the collapse of the original contractor Carillion in 2018 led to the hospital finally opening several years later in October of 2022 at an overall cost estimated to be around £750 million.
 

Brooks Forgings and their punching shear reinforcement division Linkstud PSR were asked to produce punching shear components in 316 stainless steel (non-ferrous) to support specific aspects of the project during its construction.
 

Punching shear rails are primarily used in flat slab, piled slab, and post-tensioned construction and are commonly manufactured from magnetic (ferrous) materials.  In the case of the New Royal, several confined rooms were planned to house new Magnetom Aera and Sola MRI machines supplied by Siemens.
 

When MRI machines are in operation they employ extremely powerful magnets that produce a large and strong magnetic field.  Traditional structural steelwork if in close proximity can interfere with the sensitive machinery and potentially blur the critical images generated for patient analysis.

Engineers for the New Royal project were able to isolate specific rooms and sections of the structural works by utilising a stainless steel non-magnetic solution manufactured by Brooks Forgings and Linkstud PSR.

The National Renewable Energy Centre (now ORE Catapult) is a state-of-the-art facility home to advanced research and testing facilities, primarily for wind and nautical drive trains and blades.

The facility based in Blyth, Northumberland, UK was originally constructed as part of an £80m investment in offshore renewable energy technologies aiming to provide easier access to global organisations wishing to evaluate and validate designs and promote innovation in the industry.

Brooks Forgings was involved in the project via our customer PES UK Limited (www.pesukltd.com). PES was awarded the design and build subcontract; initial design work involved analysing the extreme loads applied by the testing rigs during operation and subsequent manufacture, installation, and commissioning of the extensive strong floor to accommodate.

The hammerhead t-bolt removable foundation system was specified, with Brooks Forgings taking the lead on British production and supply.  The bolting was manufactured to the DIN 7992 specification in 10.9 grade and supplied in various sizes up to M100 and 3100MM in length.

These bolts were used during the final installation of the drivetrain testing rigs that were supplied and developed by Converteam and MTS Systems.

Project Nautilus, a 3MW drive train test rig, is designed for certification, reliability, and performance analysis of turbines used in subsea power generation applications. It can apply a force of up to 15 meganewton-meters (MNm).

Project Fujin, a 15MW drive train test rig, was at the time of commission the world’s largest and is designed to simulate in-field conditions for turbines used in offshore wind power generation applications. It can achieve a maximum force of up to 56 Mnm.

When delivering innovative solutions to our clients PES (UK) Ltd aims to collaborate with British Manufacturers whenever possible.  With this in mind, our procurement team qualified Brooks Forgings as the only British manufacturer capable of delivering our specific requirements for DIN 7992 Hammerhead T-Bolts in various sizes up to M100 and 3.1-meter lengths.  The extensive manufacturing capability and wealth of knowledge offered by Brooks aided us in delivering the project 6 weeks ahead of schedule and within budget with all of the supporting quality and traceability documentation required. – James Elsey, Managing Director PES (UK) Limited.

Brooks Forgings is a world leader in Hammerhead T-Bolt production specialising in DIN 7992 and DIN 261 standards. Please contact our experts today with your specific requirements.

Brooks Forgings has become one of the UK’s leading hot and cold benders of raw material, typically diameter, square, and plate sections, forming unconventional shapes used for the production of bespoke components and applications.
 

Our latest bending project required the production of 10 lifting lugs. Formed from 65mm diameter S355 material, there was a firm requirement that the material remained concentric throughout with a ±1 mm tolerance on diameter. The combination of material diameter and tight bend radius made this rather challenging but Brooks Forgings was up to the task.
 

The team at Brooks has developed a range of bespoke machinery and gained a wealth of knowledge through tooling design and production experience. As with many critical types of bending, specialised force dissipating tooling was used to minimise distortion and stretching around the bend radius. We were able to stay within the tolerance maintaining a concentric shape throughout.  The legs were left oversize to allow for suitable weld preparation by our customer.

Full material traceability was required throughout the manufacture along with full mechanical and MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) testing by independent laboratories.
 

After forming and heat treatment the bends were shot-blast and suitably packed for delivery.
 

If you have a bending project in mind please contact our sales team who will be more than happy to assist you.

We have produced a video that demonstrates the benefits of using a single source supplier such as Brooks Forgings for all your component procurement and manufacturing requirements.

It is not uncommon for businesses to utilise multiple suppliers to produce single or multiple components for a specific project. For example, this may include a forger, a section bender, a machinist, a fabricator, and a finisher.

This can create many inefficiencies and problems such as:

·         Sending out multiple RFQs.
·         Waiting for and chasing multiple quotations.
·         Placing and expediting multiple purchase orders.
·         Make many phone calls to discuss progress, quality, or delivery concerns.
·         Administration and project management costs are greatly increased.
·         Extended lead times and unforeseen costs if one or multiple suppliers in the production chain fail.
·         Multiple transportation costs, increasing carbon footprint.

A combination of some or all of these inefficiencies will cost you money, and time, and potentially repeat business if customers are let down with delivery deadlines.

If this scenario sounds familiar, Brooks Forgings can potentially offer you a solution.

Brooks Forgings has an extensive range of in-house manufacturing processes that are supported by a dedicated and experienced sales, production, logistics, and quality team. By eliminating the requirement to outsource we can manage and process components more efficiently by having them at multiple stages in our factory simultaneously.

The benefits of working with Brooks Forgings:

·         Send out one RFQ for single or multiple components.
·         Receive one clear quotation detailing the price and lead time.
·         Place and expedite one purchase order.
·         Production processes are synced greatly reducing lead time and costs.
·         Make one phone call to discuss progress, quality, or delivery concerns.
·         Administration and project management costs are greatly reduced.
·         One transportation cost, reducing carbon footprint.

With Brooks, you can be confident that you are working with an industry leader in forged, machined, and fabricated components. We have a proven track record in project management and streamlined production, achieved by our fully integrated, single-supplier approach.

Brooks Forgings are proud to announce that they are now certified with the Lloyd's Register for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Lloyd's Register was the first certification body to gain accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). For this reason, we are confident that we are working with an industry champion that has the experience, expertise, and professionalism to carry out our assessments.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management

Gaining certification from Lloyd’s Register demonstrates that our quality management system (QMS) follows a robust and globally recognised approach that’s focused on continually improving our processes and managing business risks to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

ISO 

14001:2015

 - Environmental Management

Environmental Management System certification to the ISO 

14001:2015

 standard helps demonstrate our ongoing commitment to improving environmental performance and puts a greater emphasis on proactively improving environmental performance and embeds environmental management within our strategic plans.

OHSAS 

18001:2007

 - Health & Safety Management

Lloyd's Register technical specialists were instrumental in the development of OHSAS 18001 that was developed in response to the demand for a recognisable health and safety management system standard that could be externally assessed and certified.

Achieving OHSAS 

18001:2007

 with Lloyd's Register demonstrates our commitment to reducing accidents and occupational health issues through a safer working environment.

COVID-19 is currently impacting us in ways we could never have imagined, affecting us all in a personal and professional manner with new challenges being created every day.

As the outbreak continues to develop in the UK, we would like to assure our customers that Brooks Forgings Ltd will make every effort to ensure continuity of supply throughout these uncertain times.

The UK Government has stated it is important for business to carry on and we do not currently fall within the scope of the Government shutdown programme. We service a number of key industries such as Medical, Power Generation, Defence, Waste Management, Transportation that are important to the UK economy and UK infrastructure, with many of our customers still operating.

The health and safety of our employees is our highest concern. We will continue to follow all guidelines set out by the UK government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation and are taking proactive measures to mitigate the effects of the virus on the company and our employees.

We are taking extensive steps to ensure:

• Employees follow a stringent hygiene and cleaning regime.
• Employees maintain a 2 metre distance with no physical contact.
• Employees with known medical conditions or considered vulnerable are shielded.
• Employees work from home where possible.
• Meetings are limited and safe distances are always maintained.
• Larger meetings now take place using our on-site video conferencing suite.
• Unless essential, visitors and contractors are not permitted on our site.
• Travel is being restricted or cancelled unless business-critical.

To service the requirements of our customers we are currently utilising all 3 of our sites in the West Midlands, our extensive warehousing capacity and wherever possible our automated and robotic forging lines.

We simply cannot predict how hard the virus could impact the UK but with your support and the support of our highly regarded workforce, we will do our utmost to service your requirements during this difficult time.

The Brooks Engineering Group is now based at several locations throughout the Midlands and deals with an ever-growing global customer base.

As part of our Green & Clean Initiative to reduce carbon footprint and goal to improve communication across our group we have invested in a video conferencing suite at each of our 3 sites listed below. With this system in place, we can communicate simultaneously using video and audio, screen share, display or share documents or simply conduct a company presentation.

Customers can also benefit from the system and its features. Upon receipt of an email invitation, they will be able to join a conference to discuss new or current projects and any aspects of quality and production from the comfort of their desks. We can see this benefiting our international clients by reducing unnecessary travel time and expenses that would include multiple flights and several days of accommodation for a visit to the UK.

The system can also be accessed via tablet or laptop by our representatives or management team when they are on the road, at home or on holiday abroad, meaning an impromptu meeting can be conducted as and when required.

We have already seen many positive benefits from using video conferencing and these include a substantial reduction in travel requirements between our sites, meeting our aim to reduce the carbon footprint caused by unnecessary travel. It has also increased overall efficiency and productivity with our internal production, quality, and sales team.

Our 3 sites are as follows:

1. Head Office & Warehousing – Doulton Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5QJ
2. Manufacturing Site – Balds Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 8SE (3.7 miles from Head Office)
3. W.H.Tildesley Ltd (sister company) – Clifford Works, Willenhall, WV13 2AN (10.1 miles from Head Office)

Brooks Forgings specialise in the production of non-standard components that are not readily available off the shelf. We are heavily involved in the construction industry and are able to offer bespoke solutions.

A recent project required a special tensioning system to fit a unique application. Rather than using conventional fork clevis ends it required a ‘hook’ system that is not available in the marketplace. With our comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and can-do attitude, we were able to assist the customer and offer a solution.

A total of 12 tension system sets were required, 6 spanning 5.6 meters and 6 spanning 4.4 meters. The hook ends were formed on the end of each tie bar creating a unique one-piece system, first by hot pressing material down to 30mm thick over a 455mm length and then hot bending to a 44-degree angle. These were then threaded M42. Each set included a single forged M42 hexagon turnbuckle and lock nuts for added adjustment. All components were supplied in a red oxide finish for extra corrosion protection and durability.

By keeping all processes in-house we were able to meet the required delivery date and provide all of the necessary traceability and certification required.

If you have a current or future project requiring a fully bespoke solution please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help you.

Considerable new investment has been made at our production facility based in Lye, Stourbridge to further improve KPI (Key Performance Indicator) targets.

Several data collection terminals are now located throughout the factory to enable our staff to log on and off jobs, allocate material stock and monitor production rates and volume at various stages.

The system gives us the ability to fully analyse jobs and calculate our true costs for production and procurement of materials. From this we can also calculate sold machine-hours and generate pre-emptive maintenance schedules. Production drawings and setup/manufacturing videos can also be accessed and viewed for each production job. 

The central control office has the ability to monitor all jobs in progress and identify those that are behind schedule. As part of our on-going improvement scheme, the system is fundamental in improving overall production performance and helps us identify areas for improvement.

As part of an on-going development strategy, Brooks Forgings has an active interest in the latest manufacturing technology. Our aim is to increase production capacity and quality, reduce our carbon footprint and remain competitive against foreign manufacturers with low labour costs.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently moved forward with the installation of a FANUC six-axis robot arm. The robot has been integrated with an automated bar feeder, induction heater, and an Etchells MultiForge machine, creating a fully automated horizontal upset forging production line.

The new automated line will primarily be used for high volume production and offer our experienced workforce the flexibility to focus on our core business strengths of non-standard and special components. It will also provide increased production rates due to an extremely consistent and undisrupted workflow and the overall quality and dimensional accuracy of components will be improved, reducing scrap and waste. Operating costs will also be reduced and this will enable us to be competitive in the international market and ultimately reshore components that were lost to foreign competitors.

We currently have several MultiForge machines at our forging facility and all tooling is cross-compatible via a quick-change system. Programming data can be stored and linked to each tooling set, enabling us to manufacture components on the automated production line as and when required with little downtime.

Brooks Forgings Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of forged, machined and fabricated components.

Our diverse range of over 20 manufacturing processes enables us to offer a bespoke and tailored solution to customers requiring non-standard components.

The recent closure of a local shackle manufacturer has given us the opportunity to increase our capacity even further by acquiring their range of specialised tooling and machinery. We are able to produce shackles with a body diameter of up to 100mm, in a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials by using a combination of upset forging, drop forging, hot bending and machining processes.

Our standard range includes dee, bow and overhead powerline shackles and the more specialised designs such as the heavy-duty 25 & 50 ton NATO recovery shackles.

If you have a standard or fully bespoke requirement for shackles, or any other components, please do not hesitate to contact us on 

01384 563356.

Brooks Forgings specialise in the manufacture of non-standard forged, fabricated and machined components and are one of the leading British manufacturers of bespoke Mooring Rings and Chain Link Adjusters for the marine industry.

A recent project was commissioned by a French company that required the production of 21 heavy duty mooring rings, in grade 8.8 material, for a dock refurbishment project in Monaco.

The mooring ring is made up of a 600x350x35mm thick base plate, 200mm inner diameter ring from 50mm diameter material and u-bend also in 50mm diameter material. The rings were hot bent and flash butt welded in-house. Unlike standard welding procedures, flash butt welding uses no foreign material and allowed us to complete the necessary heat treatment to 8.8 grade specification.

The final assembly involved fillet welding the u-bend to the base plate which was pre-heated to alleviate cracking during the process.

A proof test to 80 Tonnes was required prior to final supply. This was successfully completed by bolting together 2 sacrificial components back-to-back and pulling to the required load.

Once the necessary testing was completed the mooring rings were packed in specially made wooden packing cases and shipped to the customer.

Brooks Forgings offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing processes and are always making further investment in their plant and machinery.

The latest addition is an Arisa 300 Tonne press and range of tooling, acquired from a special fastener manufacturer in the UK.

This acquisition will enable us to expand our capability and offer vertical forging up to 56mm (2.¼”) diameter. Our engineers are in the process of converting the press into a ‘double blow’ machine that will allow us to offer a wider range of products.

Brooks Forgings specialise in the manufacture of non-standard forged, fabricated and machined components. Our team of skilled operators welcome the engineering challenges that are often presented to us by our customers and their unique requirements.

A recent bespoke project was to replicate a special type of tie rod in grade 12.9 material for a new client in Europe.

We were supplied with a sample for analysis and discovered it was a 2 piece welded fabrication. Our extensive manufacturing capabilities enabled us to offer the component as a one piece item instead. By forging the eye and free flow forging the flat section, the material grain flow remains unbroken and produces a stronger, more resilient component when compared to its fabricated counterpart.

Due to the specific hardness range required, the components were machined and thread rolled M24x2 (fine pitch) prior to a clean heat treatment process. All components were inspected for straightness after heat treatment and corrected (if required) prior to the final painting process. The final component measures just over a metre in length and a total of 600 were produced in the first batch.

At Brooks Forgings we offer over 20 in-house manufacturing processes that enable us to produce a wide range of standard and fully bespoke components to customer requirements. A recent order for a prestigious client involved producing a quantity of bespoke post tops to be used as part of a new footbridge project at an undisclosed location in the UK. The post tops are fabricated using 4 separate components and when fully assembled stand at an impressive 1125mm tall and weigh around 175kg each.

The base measures 550x550x60mm thick and is fully machined with bevelled edge. The lower collar is machined from solid using a 380mm diameter by 300mm long billet. A 300mm diameter hollow sphere sits on top of the lower collar and is pre-machined to take the pointed top section that is machined from a 110mm diameter by 480mm billet. Our skilled fabricators fully welded the assembled components to produce the finished post top as shown in the photo.

We are pleased to announce that a full feature on Brooks Forgings Ltd has been published in the May 2018 issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. Pages 62 - 64.

The latest addition to our upsetting machine range is a 75 Ton Etchells Multiforge.

This machine has an interesting back story. Originally purchased and exported in 2001 by the General Electric Company based in Bromont, Canada, its primary purpose was for the manufacture of preforms for aero engine blades. This machine was one of the last built by Etchells before they ceased trading in 2004. Known for its rigid construction, the machine was ideal for holding the split dies together for the extrusion and upsetting operations.

The Etchells factory was located in Darlaston, Wednesbury, only a few miles away from the Brooks Forgings manufacturing site in Lye, Stourbridge. The machine was imported back from Canada to the UK early 2018, bringing it back home to the heart of British manufacturing.

All machinery that is acquired for our factory is fully inspected and refurbished by our experienced maintenance team. However, this particular machine showed minimal signs of use and was virtually in as new condition. Following a general overhaul and service, the tooling area was modified to accept the full range of tooling we hold for our Mutliforge machines and the machine is now fully installed and commissioned for use on new projects.

Brooks Forgings were given the opportunity to manufacture and export a requirement for 14 highly specialised lifting bail bars that are used to lift crucibles of molten aluminium at a treatment plant located in Bahrain.

This was the first collaboration project between Brooks Forgings and W.H.Tildesley since them joining the Brooks Engineering Group in April 2017.

We believe that we are one of a very limited number of manufacturers worldwide who could undertake and complete this project successfully.

The bail bar had to be hot forged to achieve the directional grain flow required for strength and resilience. It was obligatory to provide full traceability and testing at all stages of production. This was supplied to the customer at each stage for approval. The project entailed numerous processes including upset forging, drop forging, hot bending, machining and an extensive testing regime.

Starting with fully certified and ultrasonically tested AISI 4140 round material, Brooks upset forged both bar ends using one of 16 forging cells on-site. These pre-formed ends were then drop forged by WHT using their 5T Banning power hammer. This stage of the process was critical as both ends had to be formed perfectly parallel. Specially designed jigs and fixtures were used to assist in meeting this requirement.

The components were hot bent to a 51° angle using specially designed tooling, followed by heat treatment to specific parameters in a fully calibrated furnace. Extensive testing was carried out including tensile and charpy with a 15.6T proof load test and magnetic particle inspection witnessed by Lloyds.

All tooling for the project was designed and manufactured in-house. Each bail bar was installed in a test jig that was specifically designed to mirror the final application. Packed suitably in custom built wooden cases and exported via air freight.

The Brooks Engineering Group can offer a wide range of manufacturing processes under one roof, enabling us to offer an unrivaled service and supply numerous industries with bespoke components that are not available elsewhere in the industry.

Brooks Forgings was approached to produce a special lifting assembly that is used to lift and relocate industrial dipping stillages in a chemical treatment plant. As a leading UK manufacturer of the components used in the assembly, we were able to meet the clients specific requirements.

The lifting assembly comprises of a single master link and 4 double ended eye bolts, produced in 316 stainless steel material. The master link, used as the primary lifting point, was manufactured from 35mm diameter material, hot rolled to achieve an inner diameter of 140mm and then flash butt welded using on-site capabilities.

A total of 4 double ended eyebolts / eye rods are attached to the master link, paired in 2 different lengths and symmetrically cranked.

The components are designed and manufactured to ensure the stillage remains perfectly horizontal when lifted. The double ended eye bolts / eye rods were produced from 25mm diameter material, hot bent, welded and cranked on-site to achieve eye-to-eye centres of 1885mm and 2070mm.

Brooks Forgings is proud to announce that it is the first company to be issued with ISO 9001, EN1090 and EN15048 by Lloyds Register. 

This is to comply with the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011.

The combination of all three approvals means that our customers can purchase foundation bolting assemblies from one source with improved lead times and in full compliance with CE regulations.This gives us a greater scope of coverage than most other companies supplying the Construction and Civil Engineering sectors.

Compliance with EN1090-1 enables us to fabricate outer assemblies and the recent addition of EN15048 enables the hot forging and machining of non-preloaded structural foundation bolts.

This demonstrates that we have undergone a rigorous audit, where our capability to comply with the current best practices employed in the Construction and Civil Engineering sector was reviewed in detail.

What is the Construction Products Regulation CPR 305/2011?

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305/2011) applies to manufacturers, distributors and fabricators of construction products within the European economic area.

To successfully comply with these regulations companies must undergo an assessment by a notified body such as Lloyd’s Register, and prove their systems and products are fully compliant with all aspects of these regulations. If the organisation is successful they are then awarded the CPR Certification.

This enables them to mark their products with CE Marking indicating their processes and products are fully in compliance and can be marketed across the region without additional testing or barriers to trade.

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