- Yellow Goods -

From our facilities in Burntwood and Dilhorne, Staffordshire, we leverage over six decades of heavy engineering experience to support plant hire companies and civil engineering contractors across the country.

Technical Expertise in High-Wear Environments

Yellow goods, ranging from excavators and dozers to crushers and screeners, are subjected to extreme mechanical stress and abrasive forces. We specialise in the use of high-tensile and abrasion-resistant steels, ensuring that every repair we carry out is engineered for longevity.

Excavator Bucket Refurbishment & Wear Protection

• Hard-facing and re-sheeting – utilising wear-resistant plates to extend the life of the bucket shell.
• Lip and edge replacement – precision welding of new cutting edges and tooth adapters.
• Side cutter reinforcement – strengthening high-impact zones to prevent structural distortion.

Structural Boom and Dipper Arm Repairs

• Fatigue crack remediation – professional gouging and multi-run welding to restore structural integrity.
• Internal fish-plating – adding internal reinforcement to known weak points.
• Bushing and pivot re-alignment – ensuring heavy-duty pivots operate smoothly after structural work.

Chassis and Undercarriage Reinforcement

• Chassis crack repairs – identifying and resolving stress fractures in heavy vehicle frames.
• Mounting point fabrication – creating bespoke mounting brackets for hydraulic attachments.

Our Facility: Plant List & Capacity

To support our yellow goods and heavy fabrication services, we maintain high-capacity facilities capable of handling oversized components and complex structural assemblies.

• CNC profile cutting – large-bed capacity for profiling heavy-gauge steel plate up to 120mm thick.
• Heavy-duty overhead cranage – up to 10 tonnes at our Burntwood site and 15 tonnes at our Dilhorne filling and painting facility.
• High-yield material stock – in-house inventory of S355 and abrasion-resistant (AR) steels for rapid turnaround.
• Coded welding – specialising in high-integrity structural welding for industrial applications.

Why Choose AF for Yellow Goods Fabrication?

In-House Rapid Turnaround

By using our in-house profile cutting, we can produce replacement wear plates and structural sections immediately, bypassing the long lead times associated with ordering OEM parts from overseas.

Strategic West Midlands Location

Situated near the M6 and M6 Toll, we are perfectly positioned to serve the UK’s industrial heartland. For regional contractors, this means reduced transport costs and rapid access to specialist engineering.

Learn More and Related Services

For new components and structural work, see our Fabrication & Welding page. Once repairs are complete, our Shot Blasting & Painting service can return your plant to a protected, high-quality finish. Contact us today for a detailed quotation.