Hydram Engineering
Avenue 1, Chilton Industrial Estate, Ferryhill, DL17 0SG
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Hydram Engineering Limited is a UK-based subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication company operating from a 135,000 sq ft facility in Chilton, County Durham, with over 200 employees. They offer a single-source manufacturing solution from design to delivery, utilizing advanced capabilities in laser cutting (flatbed and tube), CNC punching, panel bending, pressbrake folding, welding, CNC machining, and assembly across mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. Serving demanding sectors like defence, renewable energy, rail, transportation, and aerospace, Hydram holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, alongside rail-specific welding and bonding accreditations, and is JOSCAR registered. Their key differentiator lies in a continuous improvement strategy, cost control, and dedicated project management for volumes ranging from prototypes to full production batches.
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Hydram Engineering Limited is a well-established UK-based subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication company, operating from a substantial 135,000 sq ft facility in Chilton, County Durham. With a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Hydram provides a comprehensive, single-source manufacturing solution, managing projects from initial design through to final delivery.
The company's core capabilities span a wide range of metal fabrication processes, including advanced laser cutting (flatbed and tube), CNC punching, panel bending, pressbrake folding, robotic and manual welding, CNC machining, and assembly. They work with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, supported by significant investment in plant and machinery. Hydram serves a diverse array of demanding sectors, including defence, renewable energy, rail, transportation, and aerospace.
Hydram's commitment to quality and operational excellence is evidenced by numerous certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, alongside specialized welding and bonding certifications for the rail industry. They are a key supplier to major industry players such as Caterpillar, JCB, and Siemens, and are JOSCAR registered for the defence sector. Hydram differentiates itself through a continuous improvement strategy, cost control, and dedicated project management, handling volumes from prototypes to full production batches.
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CNC capability1
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning, 5-axis
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, Mild steel
- Industries served
- Rail, Aerospace, Bus and coach, Power generation, Scientific equipment, Communications, Printing, Defence, Earth moving, Automotive
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
Welding & fabrication1
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Powder coating, Anodising
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · 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: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)