ARMSTRONGS BLACKSMITHS
& ENGINEERS
Picture Gallery
Armstrongs Blacksmiths & Engineers have been at the forefront of the trade for many years. Here is a small selection of photographs:
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Samples of work we have performed in the past. Components illustrated here can be found on: Alsthom; Caterpillar; ERF; Foden; Massey Ferguson; Lansing Lindé; New Holland and Vickers products, as well as within the Channel Tunnel. These parts include: pocket plates; banana pins; lorry cab hinges; prop shafts; air cleaner & exhaust brackets; battery clamps & release levers. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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These components can be found on: Alvis fighting vehicles; GKN military vehicles; NATO fighting vessels and Mowag 'Piranha' amphibious gun carriers. These parts include: engine fans; brake shoes; bulkhead fittings; engine mounts and spare wheel carriers. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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Components shown here can be found on major production lines, including those of Ford and Peugeot. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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Medicare Sector: Specification wireworked parts for the world's largest supplier of bottle holders, bed pan holders and ancillary parts. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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Specification parts for the civil engineering sector including: a major water authority; scaffolding manufacturers and concrete pre-casters. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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Specialist Fixings: Extra long coach screws for a listed building; 30mm diameter coach screws for holding lock gate sills; forged and welded 36mm diameter eye bolts for heavy industry. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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Quantity - No Problem! The close tolerance U-bolt depicted has a cut thread and to date we have manufactured over 1.5 million with a 100% inspection requirement. There have been no rejects throughout the entire production run. Click on the image for a higher-resolution version in a new window. |
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The Proprietor, Les Armstrong, during his period as president of the National Association of Farriers, Blacksmiths & Agricultural Engineers |
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We have fans in many areas of industry! |
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Les Armstrong, the winner of the first international blacksmiths' competition, Stoneleigh, UK, 1989 |
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Traditional blacksmithing crafts are not so commonly required now, but the depth of skill is still available. |