
Wet Painting
Sub-contract wet coating, with 17 spray booths operating over two sites.
WET PAINTING AND POWDER COATING
For best results and better products, surface preparation is key. In fact, the quality of surface preparation can often be one of the most significant factors in influencing coating performance later on. It’s vital to get it right the first time, and that’s where our surface preparation team comes in. We use modern, automated, pre-treatment facilities to ensure the utmost consistency and removing grease and debris, whilst keying the material to maximise paint adhesion.

White Bronze (CuZnSn)
White Bronze is a tri-alloy with a composition of 55% Copper, 30% Tin & 15% Zinc. The alloy takes on the appearance of Silver and exhibits exceptional properties that are beneficial in radio frequency (RF) and other electronic applications. The coating is characterised by its high corrosion resistance, excellent levelling, abrasion resistance and good solderability. White Bronze is non-magnetic and therefore ideal for RF applications offering improved intermodulation performance and screening. TPG have many years experience applying this multi alloy coating using barrels and jigs.

White Metal Bearing Alloys
DKL Metals Ltd produce a comprehensive range of white metal alloys used for bearings in many industrial applications which include automotive, railway and ship propulsion. Alloys can be manufactured to BS 3332:1987 standard, British Railways WM requirements or other proprietary specifications. BS 3332 Series All BS 3332 grades can be manufactured including Grade B which is the equivalent to Hoyt 11R. This alloy is recommended for use in diesel engines but must be used with care as it is Cadmium containing. Proprietary Alloys Customers own specification alloys are also available, subject to minimum order requirements. British Railways WM Series WM1 This Lead free alloy is recommended for inside and outside big end bearings, where high loads are experienced. This tin based alloy offers excellent resistance to high temperature heavy loads. The base metal should be tinned with pure tin solder paint. WM2 This alloy is recommended for axle box lining for all locomotive applications. Good bonding properties. The base metal may be tinned with tin lead solder paint. WM3 Tin Lead based alloy for use in less critical applications. The base metal may be tinned with tin lead solder paint. WM4 High Lead based alloy recommended for low stress, non critical bearing applications such as shafts, trunions and similar linkages. The base metal may be tinned with tin lead solder paint. Availability DKL Metals Ltd White Metal Bearing Alloys are available in 8kg ingots, 4kg feeders or 1kg bars. Some alloy grades are also available in 3.5mm diameter wire, please contact us for latest information. All weights are approximate.

Wide Area CMM
The Wide Area CMM WM-6000 Series of measuring instruments can easily measure the dimensions and shapes of products. Dimensions can be measured with the contact probe and shapes with the laser-scanning probe. The wireless probes eliminate routing limitations, allowing for easy measurement over a wide range. With no need for preprocessing such as spraying and sealing, scanning can be performed quickly and with high accuracy.

Wide Area CMM
The Wide Area CMM WM-6000 Series of measuring instruments can easily measure the dimensions and shapes of products. Dimensions can be measured with the contact probe and shapes with the laser-scanning probe. The wireless probes eliminate routing limitations, allowing for easy measurement over a wide range. With no need for preprocessing such as spraying and sealing, scanning can be performed quickly and with high accuracy.

WinMan ERP Software
WinMan ERP is a powerful and flexible software solution designed specifically for manufacturing companies. It streamlines your entire operations, from production planning and inventory control to financial management and customer relationship management. Here's how WinMan can benefit your manufacturing business: • Increased Efficiency: WinMan automates many manual processes, reducing errors and saving time. • Improved Decision Making: Real-time data and analytics provide valuable insights to make informed decisions. • Enhanced Collaboration: Seamless communication and information sharing between departments. • Better Inventory Control: Accurate tracking of stock levels prevents shortages and overstocking. • Streamlined Supply Chain: Efficient management of suppliers and purchasing processes. • Enhanced Customer Service: Quicker response times and improved order fulfilment. • Scalability: WinMan grows with your business, adapting to changing needs. WinMan ERP can help you optimise your operations, reduce costs, and drive growth in today's competitive manufacturing landscape.

Wire Bending Machines
For more than 50 years, Pneuform has been a leading name in the manufacture of wire forming and small-diameter tube bending machines. Pneuform was the first company to produce CNC programmable, 2-axis tube and wire bending machines – bringing them to market in the late 1970s. Pneuform then went on to develop the world’s first 3-axis wire bending machines in the 1980s and, since then, has stayed at the forefront of wire and small-diameter tube bending technologies. Today, as a member of the Unison family, Pneuform continues to lead the way in the design and build of specialist wire and small-bore tube bending machines. Exciting new wire and small-bore tube bending machines are in the pipeline, supported by Unison’s advanced user-friendly control systems and simulation software, and backed by its legendary service and support team. Where high-volume production is required, and the material can come from coils, the Pneuform range of machines can solve most of your applications.

Wire Crimping Services
K. Lacey have invested heavily into our wire crimping services and offer a large number of crimping solutions, these include: Quality approved hand crimping tools used for low volumes. A large variety of crimp applicators for semi-automatic wire crimping machines designed to meet a wide range of electronic applications. Semi-automatic crimping machines are used when a more reliable, cost effective and time-saving solution is required. We work with leading wire crimp brands such as AMP, Harting, Hirose, JST, Molex, TE Connectivity, and Tyco and if we don’t have the appropriate tooling on site, K. Lacey can get tooling made to meet our customers product design.

Wire Forms

Wire harness manufacturing
We use the latest cutting, stripping, and terminating technology to deliver precise, cost-effective wiring harnesses and cable assemblies.

Wire-to-PCB Connectors

Wiring Assemblies

Wiring Harness with Cloth Tape

Wiring Harnesses
2–4 February 2027
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre
2–4 February 2027
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre