Capabilities

Checkmate Flexible Engineering (Formerly Avon Fabrications) is the Flexible Engineering Division of the Checkmate Group. It is proud to be one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of advanced flexible structures. Checkmate Flexible Engineerings’ considerable experience in the development, design and manufacture of elastomeric products has established a worldwide reputation in this field.

No matter whether the requirement is for design and development leading to large scale production, a prototype or a design study, Checkmate Flexible Engineering will advise on the most cost effective solution.
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Checkmate Flexible Engineering is a specialist engineering company which designs and builds products from flexible materials. Core capabilities are the design, specification and building of sheet elastomer fabrications. To be able to deliver the standard of service expected by technically demanding customers we have equipment, materials knowledge, design expertise and people with a strong commitment to quality.

Checkmate Flexible Engineering has unique knowledge and experience of elastomeric compounds and reinforcement materials. This means that authoritative advice can be offered to customers in order to ensure that the solution offered represents the best possible value in terms of performance, cost and longetivity. In many instances there is no substitute for our compounds and reinforced materials, and in these circumstances we work in partnership with customers to ensure best value in terms of performance and whole life costs. Laboratory testing and quality surveillance are an essential part of our commitment to customer needs.

We are as proud of our people as we are of our knowledge. The Checkmate Flexible Engineering work force of engineers and skilled craftsmen is a vital asset for design and manufacture. Hundreds of man years of experience in design and assembly are available for large scale production as well as development work. Engineers from all disciplines (civil, marine, aerospace, offshore) come to us for advice and assistance. From design, through development and into production we have the flexibility and the knowledge to give a comprehensive service.
Our commitment to quality is shown by our prestigious customer listing which includes the UK and foreign ministries of defence, British Aerospace and major players in the engineering and maritime industries. We are also proud to have worked with well known engineering consultancies from a variety of disciplines on development projects.

Manufacturing

We have invested in the most up to date manufacturing equipment. A policy of continuous improvement means we are always looking for better performance at reduced cost which can be passed on to customers. We have available all methods of bonding and vulcanizing including autoclave and specialist presses for hot bonds. Working with customers has resulted in step changes in component life with all the benefits which can accrue from this – not just in terms of performance or replacement costs but better use of assets through reduced downtime, leading to increased returns on capital.