Babcock has over 50 years' experience in designing, fabricating,
testing and installing manipulators across a variety of nuclear
applications in both the UK and overseas. We are extremely proud to
be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for many of our
clients and to offer a depth of knowledge unmatched by our
competitors.
Babcock offer a comprehensive service across its engineering
sites, ranging from off-the-shelf manipulators to the conceptual
design, development and manufacture of specialised
electromechanical and electro-hydraulic systems. In addition to
designing and producing special purpose manipulators for ardous
conditions, we also have on-going relationships with manipulator
manufacturers and provide maintenance and training on products.
A detailed outline of our service is provided below. If you require
any additional information, please do not hesitate to get in
touch.
Core service features:
- Three engineering sites at Manchester, Whetstone and
Bristol
- Supply of off-the-shelf manipulators (and their modification if
required)
- Conceptual design, development and manufacture of specialised
electromechanical and electro-hydraulic systems
- We have the resources and flexibility to supply single devices,
or to provide complete facilities based on a functional
specification
- Ability to expand and refine a customer's concept as
required
Babcock' Specialist Manipulator Maintenance Facility
(MMF) at Sellafield offers:
- Breakdown Support
- Annual Maintenance
- Spares, majority of which are held at the facility
- Professional Training, ranging from basic manipulator
operators, to full strip down of manipulator
Key customers:
British Energy
Sellafield Ltd
Magnox