UK Brazing Centre

    UK Brazing Centre

    At our UK Brazing Centre, located in Pontardawe, Wales, we bring together decades of practical experience of brazing. Whether it’s designing a brazing joint, developing a new brazing process, vacuum brazing or full assembly, Wall Colmonoy is a world-leading destination for brazing expertise.

    Vacuum Brazing

    With over 50 years of experience and 5 in-house vacuum furnaces, Wall Colmonoy are uniquely placed as experts in vacuum brazing.

    Vacuum Furnace Specifications

    Furnace Length Width Height
    V1 0.97m (38.1”) 0.74m (29.1”) 0.51 (20”)
    V2 1.19m (46.85”) 0.89m (35”) 0.89m (35”)
    V3 1.219m (48”) 1.219m (48”) 0.91m (36”)

     

    Furnace Diameter Height Additional Information
    V20 0.51m (20”) 0.46m (18.11”)  
    V50 1.07m (46.12”) 1.98m (77.95”) Extendable to 2.79m (109.85”)

     

    All furnaces, except V3, work to a temperature range of 550°C (1022°F) – 1200°C (2192°F).  V3 furnace has a working temperature range of up to 1315°C (2399°F).

    Gas: Vacuum

    Approvals

    • Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) Aerobraze are AS9100 Rev D Approved
    • Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) Aerobraze are NADCAP approved for Brazing / Heat Treating
    • Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) are able to arrange for the approval of brazing procedures to ISO 13134
    • Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) Brazing Operators are approved to ISO 13585
    • Customer Approvals:
      • Rolls-Royce RPS 194
      • Rolls-Royce RPS 258
      • Rolls-Royce RPS 574

    Download Certificates of Approval here

    Brazing Assembly

    As pioneers of brazing, we are uniquely placed to offer brazed assembly of parts. From prototype to full production volume, Wall Colmonoy is a trusted partner for specialist brazing.

    Industry experience

    • V2 Vacuum Furnace at Pontardawe, Wales
      V2 Vacuum Furnace at Pontardawe, Wales
    • Ultra fan Mounting bracket Vacuum Brazed with Nicrobraz® LM
      Ultra fan Mounting bracket Vacuum Brazed with Nicrobraz® LM
    • Hydrogen Brazed Jump Jet Seals with Vapoflux Coating
      Hydrogen Brazed Jump Jet Seals with Vapoflux Coating
    • Hydrogen Brazed Air Inlet Compressor Vane Assembly Hydrogen
      Hydrogen Brazed Air Inlet Compressor Vane Assembly Hydrogen
    • Hydrogen Brazed Air Inlet Compressor Vane Assembly Hydrogen
      Hydrogen Brazed Air Inlet Compressor Vane Assembly Hydrogen
    • Lock Plate Assembly Brazed in Nicrobraz® 135 to RPS 194
      Lock Plate Assembly Brazed in Nicrobraz® 135 to RPS 194
    • Oil Return Strainer Vacuum Brazed as Per Nicrobraz® LM
      Oil Return Strainer Vacuum Brazed as Per Nicrobraz® LM
    • Location Housing Vacuum Brazed as Per Nicrobraz® 30
      Location Housing Vacuum Brazed as Per Nicrobraz® 30
    • Increased Surface Area Tubular Heat Exchanger Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 152
      Increased Surface Area Tubular Heat Exchanger Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 152
    • Increased Surface Area Tubular Heat Exchanger Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 152
      Increased Surface Area Tubular Heat Exchanger Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 152
    • Multipath Severe Service Control Valve Trim Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 135. Vacuum Brazing of Inconel, Stainless and Duplex Trims.
      Multipath Severe Service Control Valve Trim Vacuum Brazed With Nicrobraz® 135. Vacuum Brazing of Inconel, Stainless and Duplex Trims.
    • Plate Heat Exchangers vacuum brazed with Nicrobraz® 10 / Niferobraz™
      Plate Heat Exchangers vacuum brazed with Nicrobraz® 10 / Niferobraz™
    • Pilot Burner assemblies vacuum brazed with Nicrobraz® 130
      Pilot Burner assemblies vacuum brazed with Nicrobraz® 130

     

    Tooling design

    With decades of experience, Wall Colmonoy can assist with defining the required tooling design.

    Leak testing

    A brazed joint has to be leak free each and every time. Wall Colmonoy has extensive experience of  leak-testing and has developed methodologies to ensure high-quality brazed joints.

    Brazing School

    For over 70 years, Wall Colmonoy engineers have gained practical experience on actual problems in brazing plants around the world. Knowledge and practical application is taught by our industry-leading brazing experts at our annual European Brazing School. More details here.

    Find out more about our UK Brazing Engineering Services:

    CONTACT US 

    CONTACT
    Alloy Industrial Estate
    Pontardawe Swansea, Wales
    United Kingdom SA8 4HL
    E: aet@wallcolmonoy.co.uk
    T:+ 44 (0) 1792 860647

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