Magnetic Shields
Magnetic Shields, Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0DS
About
Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL), a UK-based specialist contract manufacturer in Staplehurst, Kent, leverages over 65 years of experience to design and produce active and passive magnetic shielding solutions, offering end-to-end engineering services from concept to lifecycle management. Their strongest differentiator lies in integrated, in-house manufacturing, including NADCAP-approved hydrogen atmosphere heat treatment with Europe's largest commercial vacuum furnace, and advanced fabrication techniques like CNC machining, laser cutting, and 5-axis milling. MSL exports approximately 400,000 products annually to 35 countries, supported by US and EU subsidiaries, while maintaining all manufacturing in the UK. Holding ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations, they also design and build modular magnetically shielded rooms (MuRooms) and serve demanding sectors such as automotive, aviation, military, medical research, and aerospace.
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Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL), based in Staplehurst, Kent, England, is a specialist contract manufacturer with over 65 years of experience in designing and producing active and passive magnetic shielding solutions. They offer comprehensive end-to-end engineering services, from initial specification and concept generation through to detailed design, simulation, prototype testing, and lifecycle management. MSL serves a global customer base, exporting approximately 400,000 products annually to 35 countries, with support from US and EU subsidiaries, though all manufacturing remains in the UK.
MSL's integrated manufacturing processes are a key differentiator, notably their in-house heat treatment capabilities utilizing seven NADCAP-approved hydrogen atmosphere furnaces, including Europe's largest commercial vacuum hydrogen heat treatment furnace. They work with a wide range of materials, including nickel-iron alloys like Mumetal®, and employ advanced CNC machinery, laser cutting, 5-axis milling, metal spinning, and automated presses for precision sheet metal fabrication. The company also provides specialist magnetic environment survey services and possesses advanced testing facilities for measuring magnetic field strengths and shielding factors.
The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations and is transitioning to ISO 45001. MSL's expertise extends to designing and building modular and bespoke magnetically shielded rooms, known as MuRooms, for both magnetic and RF shielding. They serve diverse sectors including automotive, aviation, military, medical research, aerospace, and high-end audio, demonstrating their capability to deliver complex shielding solutions across demanding industries.
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CNC capability3
- CAD software
- Siemens NX
- In-house design
- Yes
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Nickel Iron, Cobalt Iron, Stainless Steel, Pure Iron
- Industries served
- Medical research, Electric automotive, Aerospace, High-end audio, Electronics
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- Process traceability
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Heat treatment
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CNC capability: Sub-process · Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · 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 offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)