Business Details
43 Years
experience
Precision Engineered Components for Demanding Applications
Established in 1983, Oakwade has built a reputation as a leader in precision engineering, delivering critical components for demanding applications across global industries. Our expertise lies in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered components, including spring-energised seals and canted coil springs, tailored to meet exacting performance requirements. With over three decades of experience, we collaborate closely with clients to optimise product performance through advanced materials and innovative engineering solutions. Our UKAS-certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001) ensures rigorous adherence to quality standards in every project.From aerospace to renewable energy, we provide components that operate reliably in extreme environments, combining technical excellence with a commitment to customer-specific solutions. Our history of innovation includes pioneering the use of synthetic sapphire and technical ceramics to enhance component durability, reflecting our dedication to solving complex engineering challenges. Headquartered in Hartlepool, we continue to expand our capabilities while maintaining the same focus on precision and reliability that has defined our work since our founding.
Services
Precision Machining
Seal Design
Spring Manufacturing
Material Selection
Custom Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in precision engineering for global industries.
- Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure consistent quality and reliability.
- We specialise in solving complex challenges with bespoke component designs.
- We utilise advanced materials like technical ceramics and carbon fibre for superior performance.
- Our clients include leading engineering companies across aerospace and energy sectors.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Precision Machining
We produce precision-engineered components with tolerances measured in microns, using CNC machining and advanced metrology. Our capabilities include machining technical ceramics, carbon fibre composites, and high-performance polymers. This service ensures dimensional accuracy and surface finish for critical applications in aerospace, energy, and scientific instrumentation.
Seal Design
Our spring-energised seals are engineered for extreme pressure, temperature, and media conditions. We optimise sealing performance through material selection and geometry design, addressing challenges in fugitive emissions control and high-vacuum environments. Clients benefit from enhanced system reliability and reduced maintenance requirements.
Spring Manufacturing
We manufacture canted coil springs for electrical contacts, mechanical latching, and EMI shielding. These springs provide consistent force distribution and corrosion resistance in harsh environments. Applications include aerospace connectors, medical devices, and industrial equipment requiring precise mechanical performance.
Material Selection
Our expertise in advanced materials enables optimal component performance. We select technical ceramics like alumina and silicon nitride for wear resistance, carbon fibre for lightweight strength, and polymers for chemical inertness. This service ensures components meet specific mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements.
Custom Engineering
We collaborate with clients to develop tailored engineering solutions, from concept to production. This includes component redesign for performance improvement, failure analysis, and prototyping. Our approach combines technical expertise with rigorous testing to deliver reliable, application-specific components for unique challenges.
Questions
What industries does Oakwade serve?
We provide precision components for aerospace, oil & gas, renewable energy, military, and scientific research sectors.
What materials do you work with?
We use technical ceramics, carbon fibre, advanced polymers, and high-performance metals for optimal component properties.
Are your processes certified?
Yes, our Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified under UKAS accreditation.
Can you handle custom engineering projects?
We specialise in bespoke solutions, tailoring components to meet specific client requirements and operating conditions.
What is your experience with extreme environments?
We design components for high-pressure, high-temperature, and vacuum applications where reliability is critical.
Where are you based?
Our headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Hartlepool, UK.
