KAY DEE Engineering (Plastics)
Jubilee Court, Thackley Old Road, Shipley, BD18 1QF
About
Kaylan, trading as Kay Dee Engineering (Plastics) Limited, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1979 in Shipley, West Yorkshire, specialising in high-performance polyurethane (PU) elastomer components. They offer a comprehensive service from design and 3D rendering through to in-house mould making using CNC machines and 3D printing, custom moulding, and finishing via manual and CNC machining, all supported by a rigorous ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and extensive in-house testing. Kaylan's durable, strong, and lightweight PU products, which serve as a robust alternative to traditional elastomers, are delivered globally to diverse sectors including Offshore & Marine, Motorsport, Mining & Quarrying, and Aerospace, catering to both small trial runs and mass production for a global client base.
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Kaylan, operating as Kay Dee Engineering (Plastics) Limited, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1979, specialising in high-performance polyurethane (PU) elastomer components. Located in Shipley, West Yorkshire, the company provides a full service from design and 3D rendering through to tooling, custom moulding, finishing, and quality assurance, with global delivery capabilities. Kaylan's PU products are recognised for their durability, abrasion resistance, strength, elasticity, and impact resistance, offering a robust and lightweight alternative to traditional elastomers.
The company possesses extensive manufacturing capabilities, including in-house mould making using CNC machines, 3D printing, and fabrication. They also offer custom finishing of moulded PU parts through manual and CNC machining processes. Kaylan serves a diverse range of industries such as Offshore & Marine, Motorsport, Mining & Quarrying, Military, Metal Forming & Pressing, Construction, Agriculture, Aerospace, and Highways & Municipals, providing bespoke solutions and a range of pre-designed components like blocks, rods, and wear protection parts.
Kaylan is approved to ISO 9001:2015, underpinned by a rigorous Quality Management System and extensive in-house testing to ensure components are "fit for purpose" under demanding conditions. They cater to both small trial runs and mass production for a global client base, from local businesses to large multi-national organisations. Their commitment to delivering parts quickly, skilfully, and accurately is supported by skilled operators and a focus on producing high-quality, custom-engineered solutions.
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CNC capability1
- In-house design
- Yes
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Polyurethane
- Industries served
- Motorsport
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
Welding & fabrication1
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Finishing
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CNC capability: Sub-process · Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)