Background

This project was undertaken for a customer who manufactures bespoke containment products for the pharmaceutical sector. This was the first project for this customer by Nautic Engineering Ltd.

The Project

This project was to manufacture a bespoke stainless steel base tray which was an offset square to round with numerous connections, support legs and grip studs.

Nautic Engineering Ltd’s sheet metal workers developed and produced a pattern so that the profile could be manufactured from a single ASTM stainless steel sheet, reducing welding and thus areas for dirt and contamination to collect.

The profile of the tray was developed by hand and then formed using our press brake. Custom tooling was manufactured to form the correct radii on the returned edges.

The corners of the tray were produced separately. Due to the intended use of the final product, all corners of the tray had to be radiused. The corner pieces were formed by traditional methods, such as rolling and dapping, then welded into place.

The tray and all ancillary parts were then carefully welded and inspected before the assembled tray was then sent for subcontract polishing. All welds were dressed, and surface finish polished to 0.6Ra, to reduce the chances of contamination being able to adhere to the surface.

To complete the tray, studs were welded in position using a stud welder, and finally the finished tray was thoroughly degreased prior to dispatch.

Other Projects

If you would like learn about our fabrication capabilities at Nautic Engineering Ltd, or discuss any specific fabrication project for the pharmaceutical or medical sectors, please get in touch.