We chat to Phillip Pearson, Chief Executive Officer at Orbital Fabrications. Congratulations Pip on being with Orbital now for 30 years. Q: Orbital has over 30 years’ experience in orbital welding services and is an industry expert in stainless steel TIG welding and...

Orbital Fabrications will be attending the Subcon exhibition, the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, from the 7th to the 9th of June, at the NEC in Birmingham. During the event, we will be showcasing our latest innovations in TIG Welding...

The UK Government announced its new strategy for energy within the UK on Wednesday 6th April, which promises an increase in both fossil fuel drilling and clean energy use. The government has put nuclear power at the centre of the strategy, as well as a drive to fully...

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Hydrogen Tech Expo last week. The event was hugely enjoyable and highlighted many exciting new developments for hydrogen in the UK's energy sector. David Richards, Sales and Marketing Manager at Orbital, comments “the...

Orbital Fabrications is exhibiting at the Hydrogen Tech Expo held on the 31st March 2022 at Telford’s International Centre. The event promises to be a unique and exclusive opportunity for attendees to network with leaders in hydrogen technology services, as well as...

Orbital Fabrications is an industry leader in designing, fabricating, installing, and certifying high purity systems for chemicals and gases used within semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, and other advanced technology industries. We have extensive...

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show last week. It was a great exhibition, showcasing the very best in British manufacturing. TIG welding took centre stage on Orbital Fabrications’ stand. Specialist manufacturer of...

Hydrogen has been called the “answer to the UK’s goal of achieving the Government’s net zero targets”. The ‘UK Hydrogen Strategy’, published by the Government, states that “as a result of its geography, geology, infrastructure and capabilities, the UK has an important...

  Orbital Fabrications will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show from the 8th to the 10th of February 2022. We will be showcasing our latest developments and innovations in TIG welding techniques for fabricating complex assemblies in...

The team at Orbital Fabrications would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas. We thank you for your continued support in what has been a tough year for many, with the pandemic causing a disruptive impact on all of our lives. But we look...

Hydrogen has been a part of the history of energy and transport for centuries. Its unique properties of being light, storable, and being a rich source of energy that produces zero direct emissions of any pollutants or greenhouse gasses in its greenest form, means that...

Welding can be defined as the joining together of materials through exposure to high temperatures. These high temperatures melt a base metal, which when allowed to cool, will have firmly fused to the secondary material. Welding is a stronger method of joining...

High nickel content alloys are a staple of the aerospace and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry due to their many unique properties. For example, within the aerospace industry, high nickel content alloys are preferred due to their strength at extremely high...

How stable is your supply chain? The past two years have certainly presented the biggest challenges on manufacturing supply chains the world over. As we emerge from a global pandemic, we are witnessing a changed economic landscape for manufacturers and their...

Never before has there been so much interest in Hydrogen as a future alternative energy source due to its reliability and renewable properties. The conference, run by the Climate Change Solutions, will look at both the Hydrogen Economy and the range of applications...

Thank you to everyone who visited us at Subon last week. It was great to finally connect with existing clients and indeed to meet some potential new ones. Orbital showcased our latest range of orbital welding services, products and turnkey project solutions, a range...

Only one week to go to the UK's premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show and Orbital Fabrications would love to see you there. Click here to register free. We are leading innovators in in-house fabrication and site installation of high purity stainless...

After a much anticipated wait, Orbital Fabrications is exhibiting at Subcon from the 14th to 16th September. It promises to be an amazing event with so many companies looking forward to re-connecting with clients old and new, in person after 18 months of Zoom and...

Earlier this year, we at Orbital Fabrications were asked by Bronkhorst UK Ltd to design and fabricate a skid for mixing three gases, to be used for research purposes in an amine capture plant at The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre....

Pharmaceutical manufacturing has extremely precise requirements and manufacturing guidelines in terms of quality and control. It is essential that all pharmaceutical manufacturing technology complies with the required relevant legal, quality, and safety standards. The...

The BCGA is a not-for-profit organisation which represents the interests of its 70+ members from the industrial and special gases industries in dialogues with relevant Government Departments and Agencies, Standards Organisations and other Trade Associations. The BCGA...

Orbital Fabrications designed, supplied and installed Process Gases to five G4 Aixtron MOCVD Systems and the provision of services associated with a further ten G4 systems for future fitment. The gas distribution panels were designed, fabricated and tested in our...

Orbital Fabrications has the capability to manufacture Hydrogen control systems, associated pipework, or complete skid systems in our facility. We offer full turn-key solutions, assist with design and provide full documentation packages with traceability on materials,...

Orbital Fabrications is an industry specialist in offering electrical panel assembly, mechanical assemblies, pneumatic assemblies and ultra-high purity gas assemblies. Our extensive experience in OEM engineering has proven that our relationship with each of our...

Orbital Fabrications is proud to be able to assist in the Medical and Pharmaceutical industries with their high purity engineering services, this has of course become particularly important to us recently, considering the spread of Covid-19 globally. Scientists worked...

In recent years there has been increasing investment into the research and development of the use of Hydrogen as a possible future alternative energy source due to its reliability and renewable properties. Many experts are of the opinion that the use of Hydrogen as an...

The recent events both in the UK and worldwide have had, and are still having, a profound effect on the manufacturing industry. The first major blow was the divisive 2016 Brexit referendum leading to the UK officially leaving the European Union in January of this...

Overview and Objective Orbital Fabrications was approached by a specialist aerospace company attempting to develop an innovative propulsion system. The system is exposed to extremely high temperatures and pressures at high speeds which requires the use of novel...

Orbital Fabrications is a market leader in orbital welding, specialist welding and assembly of gas and fluid handling systems. Based in St. Ives, they offer specialist services to a variety of clients within the medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace,...

Orbital Fabrications specialises in High Purity Welding, this technique is used across various industries, namely within laboratories, universities and in semiconductor, pharmaceutical and aerospace. The process involves the welding of tubes to transmit special gases....

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest Update The manufacturing and engineering industries continue to play an essential role in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, so it’s vital that we remain fully operational to support those customers. Our team is working harder than...

The Orbital Welding process is used in many industrial sectors where pipes, tubes and fittings need to be welded together. The welding equipment joins the parts to one another without the use of filler wire (autogenously). Orbital pipe and tube welding equipment is...

Orbital Fabrications is proud to have over 30 years’ experience in supplying the medical and pharmaceutical industries. It is highly important to us, especially during these most difficult times, to be able to assist our clients in the fight against Covid-19....

We understand the uncertainty this unprecedented time might be causing, however we remain focused on supporting all of our customers wherever they may be. YES, WE ARE OPEN! Orbital Fabrications Ltd is accepting and processing orders. Our Customer Service and Technical...

Orbital Fabrications would like to reach out to all UK manufacturers that are involved in fighting Covid-19, whether it’s building ventilators, researching and testing or manufacturing much needed drugs. We would like to offer our services to assist and support in...

Orbital Fabrications The Many Reasons to Test for Leaks What could be more essential than testing leaks in components, valves, pipes, storage tanks and manifolds in your facility? Testing for leaks is essential not only for the smooth running of facilities and for...

What does your role involve? I manage the machine shop and the production of manufactured parts from various assemblies. I schedule all the projects from order, through to production and delivery. Sometimes, projects/orders can come in with a demanding deadline and we...

Orbital Fabrications is exhibiting at the Southern Show 11-13th February. We would love to speak to you if you are attending the show and would welcome you to come and visit us at stand E165 to view our products, have a demo or even just to have a chat. We will be...