Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Dished Ends Manufacturer in Bradford
Established in 1918, Purdie Dished Ends is the UK's longest-standing dished end manufacturer with a century-long commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Our investment in cutting-edge technology enables precision manufacturing through spinning and pressing methods, serving diverse sectors including nuclear, chemical, and renewable energy industries. With a team boasting decades of collective experience, we combine traditional metal-forming expertise with modern efficiency to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to client specifications.Our central Bradford location facilitates nationwide distribution while maintaining rigorous quality control standards certified under ISO 9001. From storage tanks to architectural features, we provide technically demanding components that meet exacting industry requirements.
Services
Plasma TIG Welding
Automated Polishing
X-ray Inspection
Shotblasting Services
Material Testing
Precision Forming
Custom Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- 100 years of specialist metal-forming expertise
- Dual manufacturing capabilities with spinning and pressing methods
- Flexible production from 380mm to 4000mm diameters
- ISO 9001-certified quality control systems
- Nationwide distribution network from central Yorkshire base
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Commitment to deadlines
Technical expertise
Quality assurance
Customer care
Adaptability
Services
Dished End Forming
Our precision dished end forming service utilises both spinning and pressing techniques to create components for pressure vessels and storage tanks. With capabilities ranging from 380mm to over 4000mm diameters, we produce 2:1 semi-ellipsoidal, torispherical, and custom-shaped ends. Our engineers select optimal forming methods based on material thickness and client specifications, ensuring structural integrity while minimising material waste through advanced process planning.
Material Certification
We provide full material traceability with 3.1b test certifications for all components. Our quality control includes real-time x-ray inspection, MPI/dye penetrant testing, and dimensional verification. This rigorous approach ensures compliance with PD5500, ASME, and nuclear industry standards, giving clients confidence in product performance under extreme operating conditions.
Surface Treatment
Our comprehensive surface treatment capabilities include shotblasting, painting, pickling, and passivation. These processes enhance corrosion resistance and prepare components for demanding environments. Automated polishing systems ensure consistent finishes while solution annealing optimises material properties for critical applications in chemical and food processing industries.
Weld Preparation
We offer precision weld preparation using plasma, TIG, and submerged arc welding techniques. Our welders are certified to industry standards, ensuring compatibility with client fabrication requirements. Real-time x-ray inspection guarantees weld integrity for safety-critical applications in nuclear and pressure vessel installations.
Custom Fabrication
Our custom fabrication service addresses unique project requirements through inverted dished ends, cones, and specialist shapes. Engineering support includes AutoCAD drawings and process development for non-standard components. This capability has delivered solutions for architectural features and one-off industrial projects requiring tailored metal forming expertise.
People
Clive Anderson
Managing Director
With 22 years industry experience, Clive leads strategic direction while maintaining founding principles of integrity and client focus established in 1918. His leadership drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Andy Baird
Works Manager
32-year manufacturing veteran overseeing production efficiency. Instrumental in implementing lean manufacturing principles that reduced lead times while maintaining quality standards across 100-year-old operational systems.
Edward Down
Engineering Director
Technical lead responsible for shop floor innovation and machinery investment. Manages 20+ staff and engineering systems, driving adoption of CAD design and process automation to maintain competitive advantage.
Peter Rooney
Operations Manager
4-year continuous improvement specialist focusing on lean manufacturing. Developed apprentice programmes and 5S organisation systems that enhanced operational efficiency and workforce development since 2019.
Lisa Way
Sales Office Manager
20-year office team leader managing customer accounts and sales administration. Coordinates demand forecasting with production teams to optimise capacity planning while maintaining client relationships across diverse industry sectors.
Questions
What industries do Purdie Dished Ends supply dished ends to?
We serve nuclear, chemical, oil refining, food processing, renewable energy, and architectural sectors with pressure vessel components.
Can Purdie Dished Ends manufacture non-standard dished end sizes?
Yes, our flexible manufacturing systems produce custom diameters from 380mm to 4000mm beyond standard specification charts.
What materials can be formed into dished ends?
We work with carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex alloys, copper, inconel, hastelloy, and aluminium to 3.1b certification standards.
How does Purdie Dished Ends ensure product quality?
Through ISO 9001-certified processes including x-ray inspection, material testing, and dimensional verification across all production stages.
What finishing services are available?
Shotblasting, painting, pickling, passivation, and automated polishing services enhance corrosion resistance and surface quality for operational environments.
How quickly can urgent orders be completed?
Our responsive production planning accommodates changing requirements while maintaining quality standards through process optimisation and capacity management.
