Case Studies

FEM was requested to fabricate and manufacture a high-capacity water tank, which was requested to be manufactured and painted by the team here in Sheffield. After having closely followed the drawings the final structure was completed with water-tight welds and precise tolerancing.  All of the welds had to undergo NDT inspections to ensure that they […]

FEM ltd was asked to produce some fully painted and fabricated tanks, that would end up filtering water.  Many of our customers request a wide range of paints on their finished products which can serve a multitude of purposes including corrosion resistance, or simply giving a brighter finish.  Any tank holding water or liquids in […]

The rail industry is a diverse industry that FEM are involved with, supplying a multitude of different parts in the sector, for example: scanners, waste storage boxes, and train turntables. Recently we were asked for a large structure that would clean be able to the trains as they pass by. This was fabricated from steel […]

This large steel platform was fabricated and assembled by our engineering team here in Sheffield.  The welded frame accompanied by the ladders, stairs, and platforms were all fabricated with mild steel which is just one of many services we are able to provide as a high quality bespoke fabrication company. All of the materials we […]

At FEM ltd we can fabricate a wide range of metals, one of which being stainless steel.  These stainless steel tanks were manufactured for the rail industry, and are fitted to trains with the purpose of storing waste from the onboard lavatories.  The internal pipe work, frame, and mesh structure were all welded and tested […]

A recent job included the full machining, fabrication, painting, and assembly of a highquality scanner for the rail industry. The fully finished product is responsible for identifying and locating defects in a train to prevent failure of key components.  It consists of numerous mild steel parts which were individually fabricated and assembled via a series […]

FEM ltd provide parts for major companies across multiple engineering sectors, a main one of those sectors being the rail industry.  The vast increase in trains running up and down the country of late, and big projects such as HS2 have meant more complex fabrication is needed regularly.  This particular part is a large transfer […]

These lifting beams were a recent project here at FEM ltd, in which they were fabricated, manufactured and painted to cater the customer’s exact requests.  The painting on any project we complete all comes with verification that it conforms to ISO 12944, via paint certificates outlining the exact painting process that the product has gone […]

The inspection pits shown were fabricated to inspect large vehicles and were manufactured to BS EN1090 – 1:2009 +A1:20. These large steel structures come with fabricated stairs and ladders and were test constructed in our large unit based in Rotherham, ready to be transported to the client. These were built bespoke to given dimensions for […]

These large steel fabricated beams are to be used in the construction industry.  We specialise in the bespoke fabrication of high quality metal products for any use ranging from mild and stainless steel to aluminium.  High strength construction beams are crucial in the civil engineering sector and contribute to the continuous growth and modernisation of […]

FEM ltd recently worked on a large duct to be used in a ventilation system. Ducting is used in most cases for the removal and carrying or air or waste gasses from a closed environment, meaning it must be checked for any microscopic gaps in the welded areas that could allow gasses to leak back […]

FEM ltd have a wide customer base supplying products to a range of different industries, for example: rail, construction, nuclear, and defence. This roasting shell was for the food industry and is responsible for drying cocoa in the chocolate making process. In this project we were responsible for the manufacture of the shell and louvres, […]

FEM ltd was approached to fabricate a pipe support bridge in a short space of time. The bridge itself was designed to carry extraction pipes for fumes and had a total length of 39m. The mild steel construction was fully welded and fabricated from laser-cut box and plates. The work had to be carried out […]

One of our customers asked FEM ltd for something a little different to what we usually do for them, it was to fabricate a new bespoke polymer tank made from a 40ft shipping container. FEM had to source a new container to the customer’s specifications and work to detailed fabrication drawings provided by the customer. […]

FEM Ltd worked on a time critical project manufacturing a load spreader beam to be loaded into a cargo plane. Accuracy was essential on this project as there was only 4 millimetre tolerance when the frame was loaded into the plane. To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss […]

FEM Ltd manufactured and supplied a water tight slurry pit to be installed in a new recycling centre in Scotland. The pit measured at 12 metres long by 3.5 metres wide and weighed 8 tonnes and was finished in a black gloss paint. To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today […]

FEM Ltd have rolled, fabricated and welded 4 number 3.4 metre diameter turntables for the UK rail industry, the work was carried out to ISO 9001 quality standards which included 100% MPI inspection. To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have expert and […]

FEM Ltd manufacture and install mezzanine floors and platforms for various businesses throughout the country. In this case, a trampoline park. Prevous clients include; factories, warehouses, showrooms, shopping centres and more…   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have expert and specialist […]

FEM manufactured the steelwork to ensure the prestigious digital campus signage could be installed both on time and budget. The works involved liaising with the local council to close down major roads within Sheffield so that cranage could be used to install the sign over a weekend. The sign can be seen as you leave […]

FEM prides itself on helping our valued customers to make one off items that are often bespoke to suit a specific need or purpose. Through the years this has varied from jewellery cabinets, new pub installations and art exhibitions to name a few.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us […]

FEM Ltd manufacture various sizes of motor mounts and pump bases to meet all of our customers requirements. Weld inspections, stress relieving and machining are also carried out on these parts. To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have expert and specialist knowledge […]

FEM Ltd manufactured a generator housing that has been sent offshore to provide a back up system to oil rig services. The materials used were all S355J2 and the coating provided to meet the high specification of off shore regulations, all welds fully NDT tested.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, […]

FEM Ltd have manufactured and installed various canopies throughout the region within local authority grounds. A full bespoke range of canopies is available upon request.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have expert and specialist knowledge in fabrication including metal, stainless […]

FEM Ltd fabricated a 5 millimetre thick sectional water storage tank base with a diameter of 8 metres and a height of 4 metres. This involved the use of rolled and laser cut parts to manufacture the cone section. To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project […]

FEM Ltd manufactured a fully functional Thermophilic Aerobic Digester system which creates fuel from waste to be installed in Leicestershire. The works involved manufacturing Stainless steel frames, tanks, vessels, tray work and access platforms.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have […]

FEM Ltd manufactured a 13 metre long by 2.2 m wide pedestrian footbridge to be shot blast, painted and installed on site for a local school. The bridge was built under BSEN 1090 specifications to meet the high standards required for local councils.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us […]

Another recent project to leave our works. Our lads should be very proud to be involved in. Generator pump bases and diesel tanks to keep the railway lines clean and ready to go.   To find out more about our bespoke fabrication projects, contact us today to discuss your project needs. Our team have expert […]