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We are always working on the next exciting project, using our clients’ requirements to tackle a new challenge, updating our equipment with latest technologies, continuing our professional development or producing new tooling with our own “in-house” pattern maker to produce to exact specifications.
Whatever we’re up to, keep up to date with the latest on our Bri-Mac Blog.
The Wide Range of Industries Served by Bri-Mac Engineering
Bearing housings play a critical role in ensuring that machinery operates smoothly and efficiently and in the evolving landscape of modern industry, having robust, reliable machinery is important. At Bri-Mac Engineering, we take pride in our expertise in designing and...
How Bri-Mac is Contributing to Greener Industrial Practices
In today's changing industrial landscape, there is an increasing focus on sustainable practices that not only benefit businesses but also protect our environment.At Bri-Mac Engineering, we recognise the critical role that the manufacturing sector plays in this...
Understanding Bearing Housings: The Bri-Mac Engineering Range
When it comes to the backbone of industrial machinery, bearing housings play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Specialising in the design and manufacture of quality bearing housings, Bri-Mac Engineering stands out with its commitment to...
Bri-Mac Engineering is ISO 9001 Certified
At Bri-Mac International, we are thrilled to announce that we have successfully achieved the prestigious ISO 9001 qualification. This significant milestone not only reflects our commitment to excellence and quality in our services but also reinforces our position as a...
Plummer Block or Pillow Block? Making the Right Choice with Bri-Mac International
When it comes to machinery and rotating equipment, proper bearing support is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. Two commonly used support types in the industry are plummer blocks and pillow blocks. But what exactly do these terms mean, and how can you...
Braving the Cold: Bri-Mac’s Expert Advice for Winter Engineering
Winter presents unique challenges for engineering projects, particularly when ensuring that equipment and structures maintain optimal performance in freezing conditions. At Bri-Mac International, we understand these challenges well and are committed to providing...
Beyond Metal: Bri-Mac’s Journey in Bearing Housing Excellence
Welcome to Bri-Mac International’s latest blog, where we delve into the intricate world of bearing housing- a vital yet often overlooked component in machinery. At Bri-Mac, our commitment to excellence extends far beyond the surface, embracing innovation, quality, and...
Bri-Mac Chronicles: Exploring the World of Bearing Housings
Welcome to another edition of the Bri-Mac Chronicles, where we delve into the fascinating world of engineering excellence. In this blog, we will explore one of the core components of mechanical systems that often goes unnoticed but is vital for their smooth operation:...
From Concept to Completion: Bri-Mac’s Approach to Engineering Mastery
Engineering is more than just a profession; it is an art form that combines precision, creativity, and problem-solving to bring ideas to life. At Bri-Mac International, this ethos of engineering mastery guides every aspect of our operations, from the initial concept...
Constructing Tomorrow: Bri-Mac’s Vision for Sustainable Engineering and Manufacture
As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, industries across the board are adapting their practices to contribute to a greener future. In the engineering and manufacturing sectors, the push towards sustainable solutions is crucial for reducing environmental...
Flame Cut Steel SGB Bearing Housing
BRI-MAC offered a solution in fabricated steel as an alternative to an old cast iron bearing housing. Steel has several advantages over cast iron, including higher strength, better impact resistance, and improved ductility. It can withstand higher loads and provide...
F207-T Self Aligning Bearing Housings
After an inquiry from a new customer, we manufactured a large quantity of UCF207-T bearing housings made in STEEL. These bearing housings are machined from solid STEEL plate to suit a self-aligning UC207 bearing and replace the cheap cast iron alternative which have a...
Cast Steel solutions
When a leading French distributor sent us a very old set of drawings showing an old Bearing Housing with an angled part line, we got to work and created a new design. Known as the “Allibost” type of housing, the customer was using the SKF bearing: 23048CC with a shaft...
Special FSAFS 238 Housings
Following the successful appearance at XXXIII Convención Internacional de Minería –Acapulco in November 2019, we had the pleasure a few months later to supply a leading Steel Mill with a selection of Cast Steel Bearing Housings. Special FSAFS 238 Housings with...
Plain Bearings for the the Marine industry
Following a call from a customer in the Marine industry, we answered an urgent call to produce a large quantity of Spherical Plain Bearings in Stainless Steel Grade 316. With the emphasis on quality and tighter than normal tolerances, we turned these around in record...
XXXIII Convención Internacional de Minería – Acapulco 2019.
Taking up a prominent corner stand, we exhibited in Acapulco at the largest annual Mining Exhibition that Mexico has to offer. A successful 10 day visit, including several visits to long standing customers, concluded with a very successful attendance at the...
Crusher Housing
Having received a set of very old drawings from a UK bearing distributor, our CAD team set about re-engineering the old designs with a brief to make the bearing housing stronger. The work resulted in the full production of the Crusher Housing shown. Now boasting a...
SGB 3052 Cast Iron Bearing Housings
The SGB range of housings is not so popular these days but after a quick conversation with a UK distributor, their problems were solved. We got to work quickly and manufactured a pattern to produce a set of SGB 3052 Cast Iron Bearing Housings. Rapid delivery onto our...
Water-Cooled Bearing Housings
After many hours of R&D and intricate machining, we completed the second order of some special Water-Cooled Bearing Housings for a large Cement Plant in Cambodia. Our design team were tasked with the target of reducing the current unworkable working temperature to...
European Bearing Net Conference
October sees us exhibiting at the European Bearing Net Conference in Warsaw, Poland: 11-14 October. We have a wealth of European customers and taking part in this exhibition will enable us to reach out to them all and present our new range of products. We are looking...
Prestigious Order Ecuadorian Navy
This record month included the supply of a very prestigious order for the Ecuadorian Navy. We designed & manufactured a set of 16 off Special Oil Lubricated Bearing Housings manufactured in Cast Steel. From very old drawings dating back to 1963, we re-engineered all...
Cast Iron Bearing Housings SAF 23056
With only a very short maintenance window to work within, July saw us produce 2 off Cast Iron Bearing Housings SAF 23056. Machined to receive SKF bearing 23056K, we adapted existing pattern equipment and pushed through our machine shop in record time, these heavy...
Cast Iron Plummer Block Housings for a paper mill
Having received very old drawings from an old paper-making machine, we reverse engineered a set of 2 off Cast Iron Plummer Block Housings for a paper mill in Belgium. With intricate inner cores to accommodate an oil well, we designed a solution which enabled the...
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