Disco Drives (King's Lynn)
Oldmedow Road, Hardwick Trading Estate, King's Lynn, PE30 4LE
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A1Named equipment brands: haas
agent“2. Vertical M/C Centre:- Haas VF-3 1016mm x 508mm capacity, with rotary Indexer.”
A2Specialist subcategory: large_envelope
agent“5. Vertical Boring:- Two machines up to 1220mm capacity, with two axis DRO. 6. Horizontal Borer:- One meter cube capacity with 3 axis DRO.”
About
Disco Drives (King’s Lynn) Limited, established in 1965 and based in King's Lynn, UK, is a specialist manufacturer of mechanical power transmission components, including a comprehensive range of gearboxes and their unique DISCO Variable Speed Drive Units (0.25KW to 22KW), the sole UK manufacturer of which, alongside ElectroPower Gears. They offer extensive sub-contract manufacturing services utilizing advanced capabilities such as CNC turning and milling, vertical and horizontal milling, broaching, honing, grinding, and jig boring, supported by multiple lathes and borers. Furthermore, Disco Drives provides expert repair and refurbishment for variable speed drives, gearboxes, and pumps, aiming for "as new" condition. Their strongest differentiator lies in their precision-engineered, high-efficiency, and long-lasting products, prioritizing versatility, quality, and reliability with a focus on British components where feasible.
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Disco Drives (King’s Lynn) Limited, established in 1965 and based in King's Lynn, UK, is a specialist manufacturer of mechanical power transmission components. Their core products include a comprehensive range of gearboxes, such as inline, right-angle, and contra-rotating inline models, alongside Disco Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Units with power ratings from 0.25KW to 22KW. As the sole UK manufacturer of DISCO Variable Speed Drives, they are known for precision-engineered, high-efficiency, and long-lasting products, also producing ElectroPower Gears with short lead times.
The company offers extensive sub-contract manufacturing services for both bespoke and mass-produced parts. Their advanced manufacturing capabilities include CNC turning and milling, vertical and horizontal milling, broaching, vertical machining, honing, drilling, tapping, and grinding of shafts. They operate multiple lathes, vertical borers, and a horizontal borer, alongside jig boring and slotting facilities. Disco Drives also provides expert repair and refurbishment services for variable speed drives, gearboxes, and pumps, aiming to restore them to an "as new" condition, supported by skilled personnel for fitting and repair.
Disco Drives prioritizes versatility, quality, and reliability, utilizing British components where feasible. While specific certifications and prime-contractor approvals are not detailed, the company's long history and broad manufacturing and repair capabilities position them as a capable partner for complex mechanical power transmission needs.
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CNC capability5
- Sub-process
- Turning, Milling, Grinding, 5-axis
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- Named machine brands
- Haas
- Tolerance (typical)
- ±0.005 mm
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Special steels
- Industries served
- Aerospace
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)