Company details for:
ACT Universal Ltd
Mill House,
Mills Road,
Aylesford,
Kent,
ME20 7NA,
United Kingdom
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Products / Services
Sheet Metal Fabricators
Complete Manufacturing
Enclosure Specialists
Punching & Pressing
Welding
Tube Manipulation
Machining
Finishing
Complete Manufacture
From initial design and CAD drawings, through assembly and delivery. ACT are your one stop shop for of your project requirements.
We simply love making things in metal and helping to perfect your ideas and designs, to make them the best there is.
Call to schedule an initial consultation today.
Enclosure Specialists
We have supplied literally hundreds of thousands of enclosures over the years. From external street cabs (like BT & Virgin Media), to wall boxes (for electrical, CATV, CCTV) and internal data racks (for offices, data centres etc).
We can work with you to decide upon, materials, dimensions, locking systems, testing, such as ingress protection, vibration and impact. Its what we are good at and do every day for many of our customers, large or small.
Call to schedule an initial consultation today.
Punching & Pressing
Our CNC machinery is high quality and mostly Amada. With automation, we can work 24 hours to make sure the job is done on time for you.
MIG & TIG Welding
ACT have invested in state of the art dual pulse technology MIG welding plant to speed up the process and keep our high standards of quality. This means we can keep your costs down.
Tube Bending
Rolling and bending is a service we offer to compliment our sheet metal facility. Round, square or rectangular tube is processed by our skilled staff.
Secondary Operations
All part of the day to day support for the projects. Not the most exciting part of the job, but a successfully run workshop needs the extra support of small and useful machinery. Just a selection here.
Finishing
Having our own in-house powder coating and finishing plant means we are in control of the entire project. Many other fabrication companies outsource this and extra time is required. In-house also means we can keep quality to its highest standard.
Quality British Manufactured Metal Products
Just a small sample of some of our latest products. Keep coming back as we will be loading more products each week.
Electrical Boxes
Post Boxes For Gates
Server & Data Racks
Ladder Step
Satellite Mounts
Wheelie Bin Attachment
Electrical Box
This enclosure is suitable for electrical, telecoms, CATV and many other uses. This is one of many we manufacture here in the UK for a range of customers requirements. If you have different requirements and this unit does not meet them, then please get in contact and we will be happy to provide a more appropriate unit.
Ladder Step
Make working from a ladder for any amount of time, comfortable and safer. Simply slide a Ladder Step on the rung. The even platform spreads your weight and saves you having to dance from one foot to the other, potentially losing balance or slipping. The foot plate has raised holes to minimise risk of slip and has been tested to hold 127 Kilos (279 lbs).
Server Racks
Equipment racks supplied with vented front and rear doors with single cam locks on both. Unit is fitted as standard with hinged side panels, allowing full access to both sides of the rack. Roof is vented and is designed with two removable access panels to allow for cable entry. Rack has 4 fully adjustable verts. All doors and side panels are earthed. Contact us for bespoke projects.
Gated Postbox
Purchase direct from the manufacturer ACT Universal have been manufacturing the Railings Mounted postbox for the past 7 years selling to Ironmongers, Architects and DIY stores throughout the UK. Our standard and most popular colour is Black although we can powder coat to any standard RAL colour. Other popular colours are Green, Red and White.
Wheelie Bin Arm
The bracket simply hooks on the side of your wheelie bin and the food bin slides in. You can lift the food bin with the bracket still attached or slide it out of the bracket. Different refuse collectors have different rules and this caters for most of them. Either way, this bracket is designed for ease and simplicity.
Metal Cabinets, Data Racks & Enclosures for Telco & Utilities
Do you have valuable assets that you need to enclose and protect either externally (e.g. in the street) or within a building?
Bespoke Steel Fabrication Specialists
At ACT we provide high-quality customised metal fabrication work supported by first-class customer service.
Our strength lies in our ability to work with the customer to understand their needs and provide them with our best in class advice to create long lasting cost-effective solutions that meet and even exceed their expectations.
About us
ACT Universal Ltd has been a trusted sheet metal and general engineering manufacturer in Aylesford, Kent, for nearly 30 years. We handle all aspects of manufacturing and powder coating, leveraging extensive experience across various industries to deliver cost-effective and efficient production solutions.
We are a family-owned and operated business with a dedicated team of over 25 staff, each playing a vital role in our company's success.
ACT possesses extensive expertise in sheet metal and powder coating. Located in Kent, we benefit from excellent transport links across the UK and Europe. With advanced machinery and skilled staff, we can produce almost anything—working from CAD drawings, creating designs from sketches, or even reverse engineering from samples when needed.
Our Services Include:
Complete Manufacture
From concept and CAD design to assembly and delivery, ACT is your all-in-one solution for project needs. We are passionate about metal fabrication, dedicated to refining your ideas and designs to achieve the highest quality possible.
Enclosure Specialists
Over the years, we have delivered hundreds of thousands of enclosures, from external street cabinets for brands like BT and Virgin Media to wall boxes for electrical, CATV, and CCTV, as well as data racks for offices and data centres. We collaborate with you on materials, dimensions, locking systems, and testing to ensure top performance—something we do daily for businesses of all sizes.
Punching & Pressing
Our CNC machines are predominantly high-quality Amada equipment. With automation, we operate 24/7 to ensure your project is completed on time.
MIG & TIG Welding
ACT has invested in advanced dual-pulse MIG welding technology to enhance efficiency while maintaining our high-quality standards, helping to keep your costs low.
Tube Bending
We offer rolling and bending services to complement our sheet metal capabilities. Our skilled team processes round, square, and rectangular tubes with precision.
Secondary Operations
These are essential daily tasks that support our projects. While not the most exciting, a smoothly running workshop relies on the efficiency of small, practical machinery. Here’s just a selection of what we use.
Finishing
With our own in-house powder coating and finishing facility, we have complete control over the entire project. Unlike many fabrication companies that outsource this process, we save time and maintain the highest quality standards by handling everything in-house.
… And more.
Since 1989, ACT has been serving a wide range of industries, including telecoms, retail display, electronics, rail, automotive, transportation, entertainment, and many others.
Whether it's a simple design or a complex project, we take pride in delivering the best results. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we go above and beyond to ensure our clients are fully satisfied with our work.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your needs.
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