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Helston Engineering Ltd has produced a variety of special purpose machinery. Working along side the customer’s designers and using our knowledge of production techniques to ensure optimum quality, usability and economy. Machines produced over the years have been used for many different applications from the production of exhaust systems for cars to the processing of foodstuffs and testing systems for architectural hardware.

A 5 axis laser machine was developed with the Assay Office in Birmingham with repeatability accuracy to better than 0.001 of an inch. An identification number can be etched by a laser on to one of the facets of a diamond; this was developed to reduce the illegal trade known as growing diamonds. One ton, six ton and twenty ton hydraulic presses were also developed for the Assay Office replacing antiquated hand operated ‘fly presses’ increasing production in the stamping of the Assay mark and reducing RSI in the work force.

A night light wax pellet rotary press and wick making machine were made to produce night lights to be used in underdeveloped countries. The night light would produce much needed light, warmth and a heat source for cooking. Also a conveyer system was made to help in the handling of boxes in a transport dispatch office.

The various applications and functions of the machines we have been asked to produce over the years have each set unique challenges, which we have had to meet and have therefore increased not only our satisfaction on successful completion but also contributed to the depth of our experience.

Helston Engineering Ltd is capable of producing components and fabrications from drawings and samples in a wide range of materials both ferrous and non-ferrous with full certification.

MIG/TIG and Stick welded fabrications and sheet metal work in Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. Helston Engineering Ltd can offer a fabrication, shot blast and stress relieving service with full precision machining.

From mining support fabrications, press bodies and special purpose machines to pipe construction for pressurized hydraulic fluids or food products and waste pipes.

Fabrications and assembly jigs for the production lines for Aston Martin, BMW, Volvo, Honda and Land rover have been produced as well as Conveyer systems for materials handling companies all with full customer satisfaction.

Bespoke work benches, racks and complete office refits have been produced to our customer requirements combining metal fabrication and shop-fitting components.

Components can be supplied in a range of finishes e.g. paint, powder coated, hard chromed plated, chemically blacked, Hard and coloured anodised, zinc and bright nickel coated.

Over the years Helston Engineering Ltd have produced performance and bespoke parts for many cars which include fully prepared rally cars, hillclimb, trials cars, fast road, kit cars and vintage cars including a 4 litre Bentley and an Alvis from the 20’s and 30’s.

We have worked on rally cars that have contested BRC, BTRDA, ANCRO and The Heart of England Rally Championships. We have built and ran a 1380cc Mini Clubman driven by Rob to Class and Championship wins at a national level and are currently building a Suzuki Swift GTI rally car to compete at the same national level of competition.

Vintage parts that are no longer available such as nuts, bolts, castings and drive ancillaries have been produced to drawing or sample. Brass instrument panels and cockpit parts have been produced as well as offering a polishing and chrome plating service to add that final touch. For cars that have wire wheels we own the entire original dies for all the ‘Knock on’ hub caps. These are the only hub caps that are made to the original drawing, metal specification and cast in the original dies. Most caps are a brass stamped copy.

Helston Engineering Ltd have developed steering arms, wheels spacers and steering rack modifications for the kit car market industry, also design and manufacture bespoke custom chromed and polished parts for cars, boats and motorbikes.