Yes, in fact it is often an unrivalled material when it comes to manufacturing products which need to meet the demanding standards of performance required in specific situations. At Fairgrieve Compression Moulding we make many specialist products with plastic the chosen material either by our clients, or our own team, because of its many qualities. Plastics… Continue reading Does plastic remain a suitable material for compression moulding?
Compression molding is used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electrical, marine and offshore, mining and hazardous work. It is suitable for manufacturing a wide range of products, from automotive components to electrical insulation materials.
Compression molding can be a fast and efficient process, especially for large-scale production. Once the mold is set up, the cycle times can be relatively short, allowing for higher production rates and increased productivity. The combination of heat and pressure in compression molding helps improve the material properties of the finished product. It promotes uniformity… Continue reading Why should I choose compression moulding to manufacture my product?
Compression moulding is a highly efficient and cost-effective process that produces components of high-quality. It involves using heat and pressure to shape materials into a desired form, offering several advantages over other moulding techniques, including lower tooling costs, shorter cycle times, and excellent material properties. It is a process our experienced team at Fairgrieve Compression… Continue reading What is compression moulding?
Washington becomes our new home after moving in to a 15,000 sq ft manufacturing and office facility, driving the factory and business into the modern 21st Century.
Our former home at 200-201 High Street East in Sunderland is purchased by the North East Civic Trust because of its historical significance in the UK development of Bakelite.
To help with the War effort, the highly significant Tool No 623 was made from steel at a cost of £9 10s 0d to a drawing supplied by C A Parsons & Co Ltd.
We became the first UK company to mould Bakelite, the first thermoset or phenolic plastic invented by Dr Leo Henrik Baekeland, revolutionising industry and life across Britain.
Fairgrieve Mouldings Limited is formed in central Sunderland by two brothers, becoming the only compression moulding company in the North East of England.
Fairgrieves named Small Business of the Year in Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside
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15 Sedling Road, Wear Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 9BZ
