Automotive
At Cranfield Group, we understand these challenges because we’ve been solving them for decades. From high-volume production runs to complex technical components, we deliver manufacturing solutions that keep pace with your demanding schedules and exacting standards.
Our combined expertise from Cranfield Solutions and Webb Injection Moulders makes us the ideal partner for automotive manufacturers. We don’t just mould parts – we take ownership of your complete component requirements, flexing our capabilities to match your JIT schedules, managing your quality demands, and continuously improving our processes to support your cost reduction initiatives.
Why Choose Cranfield Group
Proven Expertise in Demanding Automotive Applications
- JIT Manufacturing Excellence – Our 24/7 production capability and own vehicle fleet ensure we meet your demanding delivery schedules without fail.
- Complete Supply Solution – From initial design support through to sequenced delivery, we manage your entire component requirement.
- Flexible Production Capacity – Scale seamlessly from prototype batches to millions of parts annually, adapting to your changing volumes.
- Cost Reduction Partnership – Continuous improvement initiatives and VA/VE proposals help reduce your component costs year-on-year.
- Technical Problem Solving – When challenges arise, we take ownership and find solutions that keep your production lines running.
Our Automotive Manufacturing Services
Our integrated services work together to deliver your complete component requirements – from initial concept through to JIT delivery at your production facility.
Automotive components demand precise engineering for high-volume production. Our design team optimises parts for efficient manufacturing, material usage, and assembly line integration whilst meeting crash test and safety requirements.
Validate designs quickly with production-representative prototypes. We understand automotive development timelines and provide rapid iterations for testing, from initial concepts through to pre-production validation samples.
High-volume production capability from 55T to 550T machines, processing all automotive-grade thermoplastics. Multi-cavity tooling, automated cells, and 24/7 production ensure we meet your demanding schedules with consistent quality.
Precision sealing solutions for automotive applications. From engine gaskets to weatherstrips, our rubber moulding expertise delivers components that perform reliably in challenging automotive environments.
Transform moulded parts into complete assemblies. Ultrasonic welding for fluid reservoirs, pad printing for control panels, and automated assembly creating sub-components ready for your production line.
Complete assembly services transforming components into finished products. From simple sub-assemblies to complex multi-component builds ready for your production line.
Automotive tools designed for millions of cycles with minimal maintenance downtime. Our tooling solutions incorporate quick-change systems, balanced cooling, and wear-resistant materials for long-term reliability.
JIT delivery systems with returnable packaging designed for your logistics flow. Our own vehicle fleet and EDI integration ensure components arrive exactly when needed, supporting your lean manufacturing operations.
Ready to discuss your next automotive project? Our technical team understands the unique challenges of automotive manufacturing and can develop solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Common Automotive Applications
Our automotive expertise spans the entire vehicle, from precision under-bonnet components that withstand extreme temperatures to interior parts that deliver the perfect tactile experience. We manufacture critical fluid handling systems including expansion tanks and reservoirs, engine covers that manage heat and acoustics, and sensor housings that protect sensitive electronics in harsh environments.
Inside the vehicle, our components enhance both function and feel – from dashboard assemblies and air vent systems to switch housings and trim pieces. We also specialise in sealing solutions that ensure comfort and performance, producing custom rubber gaskets, vibration dampers, and weatherstrips that reduce noise and prevent water ingress. Whether it’s a wing mirror housing requiring perfect colour match or a complex wiring harness clip, we deliver components that meet automotive standards for quality, durability, and appearance.
Meeting Automotive Standards
Quality & Compliance Without Compromise
The automotive industry’s quality requirements are among the most demanding in manufacturing. Our systems ensure every component meets your specifications:
Quality Systems
- ISO 9001:2015 certified processes
- Comprehensive PPAP documentation
- SPC and capability studies
- 100% traceability systems
Testing Capabilities
- Dimensional verification
- Material property validation
- Assembly testing
- Environmental stress testing
Supply Chain Security
- Dual-site manufacturing capability
- Strategic material stockholding
- Contingency planning
- EDI integration capabilities
Join the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers who trust Cranfield Group with their critical component requirements. Our technical team understands automotive challenges and is ready to develop solutions that enhance your competitiveness.