Midlands manufacturer Birmingham Prototypes Ltd (BPL) joins the ventilator challenge, supporting those who need it most, by producing vital components for the construction of ventilators.
BPL offers a unique range of services to the prototype and production sectors. The firm is well known for delivering complex body-in-white products, particularly pressings and bracketry. Their range of capabilities include; Design and Simulation, Tool-Making, Press Work, Laser (including 5-axis), Machining, Fabrication Assembly, and Inspection.
BPL was approached by brand giant Rolls-Royce to produce various components for ventilators, critical for the health sector. The manufacturing company was tasked with producing three variants of high tolerance bracketry for the internal housing of the components. Matt Adams, Operations Director at BPL, said:
“The work involves a combination of our in-house sheet metal work capabilities including; Laser, Pressing, Machining, nut insertion and inspection.”
So far the firm has made 2,500 of each of the 3 variants, talking about how it feels to be part of the challenge, Matt added:
“It’s a proud moment to be working with the UK’s finest manufacturing establishments to support our society in a time of need.”
The firm is open to support new and existing customers during this difficult time. BPL has used engineering solutions to ensure staff safety such as fabricating partition screens to create modular bays for production staff. With a large manufacturing facility, machines have been separated to achieve social distancing measures.
Offering advice to manufacturers during these uncertain times, Matt said:
“Any manufacturer that’s open, is owing to their loyal and hard-working teams who are pulling together. Ensure that safety in the workplace is top of the agenda and keep the morale up”
“These are hard times and Made in the Midlands not only has its obvious networking advantages, but there is also the community aspect, allowing everyone’s diverse skillset to come together to achieve great products for our economy to be rebuilt.”
Get in touch with Birmingham Prototypes Ltd today by heading to their website; www.birminghamprototypes.co.uk