United Cast BAR
C/O United Cast Bar (Uk) Limited, Spital Lane, Chesterfield, S41 0EX
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United Cast Bar Limited (UCB Group), a specialist manufacturer of continuous cast iron bar branded as Unibar, operates in the UK and Spain, leveraging over 120 years of cumulative experience in continuous casting. The company produces Unibar in various grades and shapes, including custom profiles, and offers comprehensive CNC machining capabilities in the Czech Republic, alongside robust quality and measurement services. UCB Group serves diverse industries such as hydraulics & pneumatics, machinery & machine tools, automotive, pumps & compressors, glass, oil & gas equipment, and steel manufacturing, with its cast iron frequently chosen over steel for its structural and physical advantages. The company holds multiple ISO certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018, with United Cast Bar (UK) Ltd. also possessing Marine Approvals from Lloyds Marine Certificate and Bureau Veritas Certificate.
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United Cast Bar Limited (UCB Group) is a leading specialist manufacturer of continuous cast iron bar, branded as Unibar, with operations in the UK and Spain ensuring guaranteed EU and UK origin. Formed in 1998 from the merger of three European foundries, the company leverages over 120 years of cumulative experience in continuous casting. UCB Group produces Unibar in various grades and shapes, including custom profiles, and its cast iron is frequently chosen over steel due to its structural and physical advantages across numerous market sectors.
UCB Group offers comprehensive manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining (milling and turning) in the Czech Republic, supported by robust quality and measurement services. They work with a wide range of Unibar materials, from Unibar 200 to specialized grades like Unibar GF and Unibar ADI, which is noted for its high toughness and wear resistance. The company serves diverse industries such as hydraulics & pneumatics, machinery & machine tools, automotive, pumps & compressors, glass, oil & gas equipment, and steel manufacturing, providing tailored solutions for specific applications.
The company holds multiple ISO certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018 across its European operations. United Cast Bar (UK) Ltd. also possesses Marine Approvals from Lloyds Marine Certificate and Bureau Veritas Certificate. UCB Group's commitment to quality is underscored by its advanced measurement capabilities, including a CMM machine guaranteeing accuracy up to two microns, and a range of additional quality control services.
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CNC capability2
- Sub-process
- Turning, Milling
- Named machine brands
- Doosan
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- NDT methods
- MT, PT, UT
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
- Yes
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · 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)
Materials & sectors: Materials · Industries served
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: Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing