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Dynamic Balancing: The Backbone of Industrial Efficiency

Dynamic Balancing: The Backbone of Industrial Efficiency

Unveiling the Intricacies of Dynamic Balancing: The Backbone of Industrial Efficiency At first glance, dynamic balancing might seem like a straightforward concept—eliminating vibration by balancing rotating parts. But beneath the surface lies a complex interplay of physics, engineering, and material science. In industrial environments, understanding these nuances isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for optimizing performance and […]

20 years of service here at Webb-Elec!

20 years of service here at Webb-Elec!

Congratulating @Dave Cooper our Operations Manager on 20 years of service here at Webb-Elec! Dave started out as an apprentice winder, then moved into fitting and site work which gave him a wide range of electro-mechanical engineering experience. He then moved into management and is now our very capable Operations Manager. Dave is always very […]

New Engineering Apprentice

New Engineering Apprentice

Great news this week as our MD Julian Webb gives a warm welcome to our second new engineering apprentice starter, Daniel. Daniel has always wanted to start a career in engineering and the wide variety of repairs that come through our door each day really cemented his desire to join our company when he attended […]

New Engineering Apprentice

new engineering apprentice

Here’s our MD Julian Webb giving a warm welcome to our new engineering apprentice, Layton. Layton has a very keen interest in the engineering industry and is excited to learn and grow his career path. What a fantastic opportunity to start his apprenticeship with us! His first week has been challenging which he has taken […]

Apprenticeship Details

Apprentice Details

Are you looking for an Apprenticeship? Check out our latest blog: Webb-Elec Apprenticeship details. We are currently recruiting for 2 electro-mechanical apprentices to join our team. Job Role Description You will report daily to the Workshop Team Leader. You will learn a wide range of electro-mechanical skills and your typical daily tasks will involve the […]

New Adventure for Webb-Elec

New Adventure for Webb-Elec

Something a little different this week! Continue reading to find out the latest new adventure for Webb-Elec! 🚂⚙ We recently received this screwjack unit in our workshop for repairs. The unit is used to lift rolling stock on a preserved railway to enable engineers to safely carry out maintenance. The repair included a full overhaul […]

Luke’s Latest Project

Luke's Latest project

Recently our apprentice Luke has moved into the office joining our Technical Sales Team. Luke’s Latest project was to find a replacement for a customer’s existing obsolete gearmotor. Photos of the original were sent over via email & Luke used these to source the original technical drawing. He then selected a modern equivalent unit taking […]

New Engineering Team Member

New Team Member

Here’s our MD Julian Webb giving a warm welcome to our new engineering team member, Russell. Russell has many years of experience in the electro-mechanical engineering industry and is a great addition to our team with his varied skillset. He is already fitting in very well assessing units, getting stuck in, and bringing a cheeky […]

Demag KBA Brake Motor

Demag KBA Brake Motor

Here we have a Demag KBA range brake motor that has recently arrived for repair. Can you spot the obvious fault? This particular motor is used to drive a rubber top chain conveyor; the application is to drive the belt forward with stops / starts every few seconds. The picture shows the remains of a keyway […]

Technical Sales Assistant Update!

Technical Sales Assistant

Introducing our new Technical Sales Assistant Luke. Luke has been with Webb-Elec for almost 2 years, starting as an apprentice on the shop floor he has excelled in his achievements. He is particularly adept at dynamic balancing and is our current balancing king👑. Luke has now taken a step up the ladder and has joined […]