Things about aluminium you might not know about
At Shearfab we handle a diverse range of materials in our Telecommunications, MCCs & Control Panels, and Sheet Metalwork & Fabrication departments, including aluminium. Aluminium, along with steel, stands as one of the most extensively used metals, forming the...
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Mild steel vs stainless steel: choosing the right metal for your project
Steel, the most widely used metal in the world, surrounds us in various forms. Although there are various grades of steel available, they share common properties and advantages. However, specific characteristics are unique to each grade and they can influence the...
Shearfab recognises the value of women in engineering
With the engineering skills shortage reaching a critical point, it’s vital that more young women are encouraged to consider careers in engineering. The sector seeks women with fresh ideas, new perspectives, varied experiences, and different approaches to innovation....
Why telecommunications masts are important in modern communication
In today’s modern world we’re all interconnected, and telecommunications masts play an important part in ensuring that our communications systems work efficiently. Telecommunications masts are more than just steel and antennas; they are tall structures designed to...
From Shearfab to the Shetlands
At Shearfab, we deliver to all corners of the United Kingdom, we recently had a delivery that was required in the Shetland Islands. This journey was completed by our transport company, AAA, this was a 714 mile trip which included 3 ferries. The drive to Aberdeen was a...
Details matter…
Our unique cold formed corner pressing provides an aesthetic flowing radius detail on all the covers and doors we manufacture. As there is no variation between any corner, the overall look of your enclosures will be enhanced beyond your expectations!
Stainless Steel Welding/Polishing
Did you know we supply TIG welded and polished fabrications? Whatever your application we've been supplying all industry sectors with these high-quality products since 1990. Using the latest fabrication techniques, we can achieve a flawless surface finish on any grade...
Structural Lifting Lugs
Lifting heavy fabrications can be challenging and you need the assurance that all the components in the critical load path will perform safely over and above the loads imposed on them. With Shearfab you'll have the re-assurance that our fabrications can be...
HD Plasma from Shearfab
Did you know our High-Definition Plasma offers incredible versatility? We have developed our processing capability way beyond the traditional flat bed approach. High quality slots are easily achievable adding adjustable features to your components without the...
The benefits of powder coating: enhancing durability and aesthetics
In the world of manufacturing and engineering, powder coating has become popular as a versatile way to efficiently enhance the durability, aesthetics, and even functionality, of metal parts. These specific coatings prevent ferrous and non-ferrous metals from...
Design for Manufacture Assembly (DfMA)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is an approach to design that focuses on ease of manufacture and efficiency of assembly. It is a well-established approach in many sectors that is driven by the need to produce large numbers of consistently high-quality...
Added benefits
In addition, Shearfab offers customers the following benefits as standard:
- All door machining is laser cut or CNC punched to ensure accurate fitting of control equipment
- Free issued switch devices fitted, connected and shrouded
- Mounting plates can be supplied ahead of schedule, if required, punched to customer needs
- A full range of paint finishes are available
- Specialist manufacture in stainless steel is available
- Delivery is by our own transport, so transit damage is avoided
- We offer site visits for all types of panel extensions, etc.
- Quotes are delivered by return