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Able Engineering

Name: Able Engineering
Address: Cadley Hill Road, Swadlincote, DE119EQ, GB
Telephone: +44 (01283)227160
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Project Management - Pressure Vessels - Stainless Steel - Pipework Installation

Project Management, Pressure Vessels, Stainless steel Fabrications, Pipework Installations

03/11/2026

A New Chapter for Able Engineering – Congratulations, Dan!

We are proud to announce that Daniel Cudworth has been appointed Managing Director of Able Engineering.

Having been an integral part of Able Engineering for the past 14 years, Dan has played a key role in shaping the business into what it is today.

Most recently serving as Technical Director, Dan has earned the respect of colleagues and customers alike through his technical expertise, strong leadership and genuine commitment to the people behind the business.

With the continued support of our existing Directors, Dan will now lead Able Engineering into its next chapter, building on our strong foundations and driving the business forward while maintaining the engineering excellence and service our customers know and trust.

Please join us in congratulating Dan on this fantastic achievement. We're excited to see what the future holds under his leadership!

27/10/2026

From prototype to production ready.

Able Engineering has recently developed and manufactured a series of prototype units for the UK rail market, designed from the outset with efficient batch production in mind.

These robust, high quality units combine durability with a consistent finish, while the manufacturing process has been developed to support repeatable, cost effective production at scale.

Whether it’s a one off prototype or an ongoing production requirement, we bring the same attention to detail to every component we manufacture.

If you’re developing a product that needs to move from concept into efficient batch manufacture, Able can help turn that design into a reliable production solution.

13/10/2026

A real showcase of bespoke engineering.

This project is a great example of Able Engineering’s ability to take on complex, one off manufacturing challenges and turn them into reliable, working equipment.

The photographs show a protein extraction machine, developed with our customer by reverse engineering a similar system operating at one of their international sites.

Designed to run 24/7 at temperatures above 300°C, the machine incorporates a hollow helical screw mixer through its centre, which is also filled with thermal oil to maximise the available heating area.

Adding to the engineering challenge, the impellers reverse direction every 7–9 seconds, subjecting the vessel and its components to significant cyclic loading.

Every element of the system had to be carefully considered to account for thermal expansion, continuous operation and the interaction of multiple moving parts at extremely high temperatures.

It’s a highly complex piece of machinery, and one we’re incredibly proud to have helped design and manufacture.

At Able, we don’t just build from a standard catalogue. If your project needs a genuinely bespoke engineering solution, we have the experience and capability to help bring it to life.

29/09/2026

Out with the old. Engineered for the future.

Able Engineering specialises in upgrading ageing, inefficient plant and replacing it with modern, reliable equipment designed to perform better and last longer.

This project involved replacing an ageing hot well for a boiler feed system at a major UK beverage site. The existing tank was in poor condition, inefficient and becoming increasingly costly to maintain.

To minimise disruption on site, our team designed the replacement system and manufactured it off-site before completing a seamless installation.

The new stainless steel hot well incorporates modern manufacturing techniques and flash condensers to de-aerate the boiler feedwater, helping improve the overall efficiency and performance of the system.

The result is a cleaner, more reliable and more efficient solution, built to comfortably outperform the equipment it replaced for years to come.

19/08/2026

Big projects demand big engineering.

Standing at 5.3m in diameter and weighing almost 14 tonnes each before leaving our workshop, these two 600-barrel Bright B**r Tanks (BBTs) showcase the scale of fabrication we're capable of delivering here in the UK.

Each vessel features:

• 316L stainless-steel construction

• 110m² of internal surface polished to

04/08/2026

Precision matters, especially in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

These are six highly specialised 10L pharmaceutical vessels, manufactured to meet the demanding requirements of ASME BPE SF4 (

30/06/2026

Most companies see a tight access point as a problem. We see it as a design brief.

We recently completed the installation of a 35,000 litre final rinse and recovery rinse tank at a large scale brewery, and the biggest challenge wasn’t the size of the vessel, it was getting it into position.

The tank needed to pass through an extremely restricted doorway into an existing plant room. Removing walls or altering the structure would have added cost, time, and disruption to the client’s operation.

So we engineered around it.

Using a “top and tail” installation method, we were able to manoeuvre the tank through the tight access point without any structural modifications. This required absolute precision across design, fabrication, and install. Every millimetre mattered.

The result:

✔️ Full 35,000L capacity achieved

✔️ No building alterations required

✔️ Minimal disruption on site

✔️ Seamless installation as part of a full turnkey CIP system

It’s a great example of how the right engineering approach can turn a constraint into a non-issue.

If you’re dealing with a “this won’t fit” situation… it probably will. You just need the right team solving it.

16/06/2026

A key part of our quality checks is measuring surface roughness (Ra) on a vessel using a highly accurate, calibrated digital micrometer.

For many of our clients, hygiene is critical. Surface finish plays a huge role in that. The rougher the surface, the greater the risk of microbiological build-up, which is why Ra testing is a non-negotiable part of our quality control process.

We ensure surface roughness meets our clients high standard requirements for hygienic and regulated environments. Every vessel is checked, recorded and verified before it leaves our workshop.

It’s a small measurement, but it has a big impact on performance, compliance and long-term reliability.

Quality isn’t assumed. It’s measured.

02/06/2026

Big builds like this don’t come together by accident.

This is a full 5-tank CIP system, complete with integrated platforms, designed, manufactured, and delivered by Able Engineering as a true end-to-end solution.

But what really matters isn’t just what you can see here…
Behind this install is the full scope of delivery:
- Complete process design from the ground up
- Fabrication of all tanks and structural platforms
- Installation of all pipework, valves, pumps, and heat exchangers
- Full insulation package
- On-site installation and integration into a live environment

Everything. Designed to work together. Delivered by one team.
That’s how you avoid the usual disconnects between design, build, and install and it’s how you get a system that performs exactly as it should from day one.

For clients, it means:
✔️ One point of responsibility
✔️ Fewer delays and miscommunications
✔️ A fully optimised, efficient CIP process

This is what turnkey engineering should look like.

05/05/2026

Exciting renewable energy innovation in progress!

Able Engineering is proud to be manufacturing a new Archimedes screw prototype for micro hydro specialist FreeFlow 69, designed to convert flowing water into clean, renewable power.

This next-generation design combines a steel shaft with light weight flights, creating a solution that is lighter, more cost-effective and more energy efficient than traditional systems.

FreeFlow 69 continue to lead the way in micro hydro power, with over a decade of expertise across water wheels and Archimedes screw technologies. We’re proud to support them as a trusted partner, building on our ongoing collaboration producing their stainless steel water wheels.

Projects like this are a great example of how innovative design and precision engineering can help accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy solutions.

We’re really excited to be part of bringing this concept to life.

Find our more details in our article:

www.able-engineering.co.uk/news-insights/innovative-archimedes-screw

Address

Cadley Hill Road
Swadlincote
DE119EQ

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+44 (01283)227160

Website

http://www.able.engineering/

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