Our extensive High Quality Product range has been Engineered in Britain since 1926.
Brauer is a manufacturer with a century’s worth of experience in precision engineering. From our factory in Milton Keynes, we design and produce heavy-duty industrial wheels, castors, clamps, and standard components trusted by engineers and manufacturers
around the world.
Since the 1920’s, we’ve built our reputation on durability, reliability, and technical expertise. Every Brauer product reflects decades of engineering knowledge, that has been refined through continuous innovation and investment in the latest computer-aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies.
While our heritage often defines who we are, our focus remains
firmly on the future. Whether it’s a standard part or a custom-engineered solution, Brauer products are built to perform, built to last, and built in Britain.
1926
HMC Wheels Ltd is founded, producing rubber wheels for industries worldwide, including India’s jute and tea sectors.
1945
Brauer Ltd is established in Hertfordshire, pioneering toggle clamps that transform clamping processes in the aircraft and automotive industries.
1946
F.W. Brauer Ltd introduces the Orange Handle Grip™ Toggle Clamps, setting a new standard in industrial clamping.
1960
Under the Cope Allman Group, the company experiences major growth: the workforce expands, factory space increases, and the product range diversifies.
1970
The businesses are fully integrated in purpose-built premises in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, bringing together Brauer Ltd, HMC Wheels Ltd, and F.W. Brauer Ltd.
1980
Brauer Ltd establishes itself as a global leader in:
– Heavithane® industrial wheels and castors
– Manual and pneumatic toggle clamps (distributed to more than 40 countries)
– Aerospace air movers and precision-engineered components
1990
Skills developed by the Design Engineering Team were enhanced by the latest computer aided design facilities including 3D parametric solid modelling and finite element analysis, ensuring Brauer maintained its pre-eminent position as the No. 1 Designer of industrial wheels and castors.
2000
Brauer Ltd invests in advanced engineering software and modern CNC turning and milling machines, including the introduction of the V850 in 2000, becoming the first company in the UK to own a vertical CNC machine, enhancing precision, efficiency, and manufacturing capability.
2010
Online ordering was launched through the website, improving accessibility and streamlining the purchasing process for customers worldwide.
2020
Brauer Ltd expands its capability in custom-engineered products, delivering increasingly complex, high-performance solutions across a wide range of industries.
Today
Still 100% British-owned, Brauer Ltd manufactures all products at its Milton Keynes facility, serving industries from automotive to aerospace and delivering custom-engineered solutions capable of handling loads beyond 150 tonnes.
Engineering excellence. Built in Britain. Trusted worldwide.
Products built to be put to test. Often by the most discerning industries on the planet.
Brauer’s product range supports industries where performance and safety cannot be compromised. From factory floors to aerospace assembly, our components are made to handle demanding environments and high-load applications.
Heavy-duty industrial wheels and castors, including polyurethane ‘Heavithane®’ and ‘Vulkollan®’ wheels, steel wheels, and rail wheels. Toggle clamps, pneumatic clamps, and presses, featuring the world-recognised Brauer Orange Grip™ that’s since a mark of engineering precision. Air-powered equipment, including air amplifiers, venturi pumps, and vacuum pumps, used across manufacturing and processing industries. An extensive range of Standard parts and tooling components, such as clamping levers, knobs, handles, hoist rings, and drill bushes.
Every item in our catalogue is manufactured to tight tolerances and rigorously tested for long-term performance. The result is a range of products that meet the highest expectations of engineers, procurement teams, and system designers.
It’s easier than ever to explore, specify, and order from the full Brauer range online. Search by application, load capacity, or part number — or speak to our sales team if you require a custom design or bespoke configuration.
Brauer, experience and precision; meet partnership.
At Brauer, we believe the strength of our products is matched only by the strength of our relationships. Our customers know they can rely on honest advice, responsive support, and dependable delivery.
Our team of experienced engineers and designers work closely with clients to solve complex challenges; from custom wheel assemblies and clamping systems to complete component solutions built around specific performance requirements.
Using 3D parametric modelling and finite element analysis, we design with precision, ensuring every product is fit for purpose and engineered for efficiency. We’re proud to remain a 100% British manufacturer, exporting to more than 40 countries and supplying industries from automotive and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing.
Brauer — engineered in Milton Keynes, trusted worldwide.
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Products built to be put to test. Often by the most discerning industries on the planet.
We offer a comprehensive design, engineering and manufacturing service to resolve your application problem either from our extensive range of standard products or products specifically designed for the application.
- Wheels and castors designed to suit any environment.
- Computer aided design facilities include 3 dimensional feature based parametric solid modelling and finite element analysis.
- Life calculations for steel rail wheels.
- Non-standard wheels can often be designed from our extensive stock of castings, blanks, and part-machined and tyred wheels.
- Wheels, axle assemblies and castors can be designed and manufactured to suit any loading and in most materials including stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, nickel chromium alloys, etc.
- Polyurethane tyres can be bonded onto most metal centres including aluminium, titanium, stainless steel and various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
- Polyester/Polyether Polymeric tyre compounds can be produced in Naphthalene Diisocyanate (N.D.I), Toluene Diisocyanate (T.D.I) and Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (M.D.I).
- All types of bearing and bushes can be incorporated into the design.
- Steel wheels and fabrications can be plated in blue or gold zinc passivation, cadmium, electroless nickel, chrome, etc. or finished to any paint specification.
- Non-destructive testing such as ‘X’ Ray, ultrasonic or magnetic particle detection is available on request
More detail about our process is outline in the Post below, or if you’d like to speak with an expert please contact us.
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