Vital Parts

35 35, Coppertree Court, Maidstone, ME15 9RW

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Vital Parts Ltd is a UK-based contract manufacturer and supplier of plastic, rubber, and metal components, operating from Maidstone, Kent, and Bournemouth, Dorset, with over 25 years of experience. They offer a comprehensive suite of moulding services including Dip, Injection, Rotational, Extrusion, Rubber Compression, and Polyurethane Foam Moulding, alongside metal machining, product development, and rapid prototyping via 3D printing, utilizing a wide range of materials. Serving diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive & Transport, Construction, Medical, Pharmaceuticals & Dental, Defence, and Oil & Gas, Vital Parts maintains an extensive inventory of over 50,000 stocked SKUs for rapid turnaround and same-day dispatch of fasteners, fixings, and related products. Their commitment to quality is evidenced by ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, and they provide robust business account services including buffer stock and scheduled deliveries. A key differentiator is their in-house expertise in material selection and colour matching, offering a full-service approach from design to dispatch.

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Vital Parts Ltd is a leading UK-based contract manufacturer and supplier of plastic, rubber, and metal components, with established operations in Maidstone, Kent, and Bournemouth, Dorset. They maintain an extensive inventory of over 50,000 stocked SKUs, focusing on rapid turnaround and same-day dispatch for a vast array of fasteners, fixings, and related products, including end caps, furniture feet, and cable management solutions.

With over 25 years of experience in custom product manufacturing, Vital Parts offers a comprehensive suite of moulding services such as Dip Moulding, Injection Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Extrusion Moulding, Rubber Compression Moulding, and Polyurethane Foam Moulding. They work with a wide range of materials including ABS, Silicone, PP, PE, PVC, PA, POM, PPS, LCP, PEEK, EPDM, Nitrile, Natural Rubber, Neoprene, SBR, Butyl, FKM, and Viton, and provide metal machining, product development, and rapid prototyping via 3D printing. Their expertise serves diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive & Transport, Construction, Medical, Pharmaceuticals & Dental, Defence, and Oil & Gas.

Vital Parts is committed to consistent quality, dependable availability, and competitive pricing, underscored by their ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. They offer robust business account services, including buffer stock, scheduled deliveries, and dedicated account management, catering to trade, OEM, and large-scale manufacturing needs. Key differentiators include in-house expertise in material selection and colour matching, providing a full-service approach from design to dispatch.

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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses

Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms

Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable

Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service

Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool services · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered

Production: Handles prototypes · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production

Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities

Machining: Contract machining

Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC

Certifications & accreditations: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies