Investing in Excellence: How Our New MACH CNC Lathes Enhance Quality & Efficiency

At Mawdsleys BER, continuously raising the bar for service quality and engineering excellence is at the heart of what we do. To maintain our high standards and meet growing customer demand, we are excited to announce a major upgrade to our workshop: two new state-of-the-art MACH Machine Tools CNC flat bed lathes. Equipped with advanced […]

Celebrating Excellence: Toby Wins the Rising Star Award at the Business Awards!

At Mawdsleys BER, we are beyond proud to share some fantastic news: our very own Toby has won the prestigious Rising Star Award at the Business Awards! This award is a well-deserved recognition of Toby’s exceptional dedication, sharp problem-solving skills, and unstoppable work ethic. To top it all off, Toby recently completed his apprenticeship, passing […]

Our Apprentice with and Outstanding Distinction in Engineering

At Mawdsleys BER, we have a long, proud history of investing in the next generation of British engineering talent. There is nothing quite as rewarding as seeing that investment pay off in spectacular fashion. Today, we are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news about our mechanical apprentice, Toby. Toby has officially completed his Level […]

AC vs DC Motors: A Comprehensive Guide to Key Differences

Electric motors power many of the machines used across industry and daily life. Pumps, conveyors, compressors, and household appliances all rely on them to drive motion. When the wrong motor type is selected, systems lose efficiency, fail early, or demand higher maintenance. Although they share the same purpose, electric motors fall into two main categories: […]

The Future of British Engineering – Our Apprentice Toby

From CAD design and 3D Printing to maintaining university infrastructure… Meet our apprentice, Toby. At Mawdsleys, we don’t just offer apprenticeships—we offer careers. Toby is one of our outstanding engineering apprentices. Since joining us, he has become an integral part of the team, proving that the right combination of hands-on experience and technical dedication leads […]

The Benefits of Electric Motor Maintenance

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Electric motors power nearly every aspect of modern industry, from manufacturing and water treatment to transportation and HVAC systems. These machines are often engineered to operate under demanding conditions and high duty cycles, meaning their sustained performance and reliability are directly dependent on a proactive maintenance strategy. Proactive, scheduled maintenance of electric motors prolongs their […]

Motor Winding & Rewinding: Expertise to Maximise Performance

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Electric motors are essential components of modern industry. They drive operations across manufacturing, HVAC, and transportation. However, these motors degrade over time. Constant stressors – such as heat, vibration, and insulation breakdowns – diminish performance and increase the possibility of costly, unplanned failures. Motor rewinding is a cost-effective and performance-enhancing alternative to replacement. When done […]

Motor Balancing in Traction Motors: Why It Matters

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Traction motors are the heart of many heavy-duty and rail-based applications ― electric locomotives and diesel-electric locomotives. They must deliver high torque, high reliability, and long life under challenging conditions. One often underappreciated factor in achieving that performance is motor balancing. Balancing is the procedure and tolerances for balancing rotors with rigid behaviour, a process […]