Waverley Brownall

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

General questions

How long are your standard lead times?

Our standard lead times for all stocked items can vary from next day delivery to a delivery within the same working week.

For items that require manufacture, we generally est. 2-3 weeks or 3-4 weeks.

What can I expect from a Waverely Brownall product?

High quality fittings and valves that are designed for maximum performance. All items are tested and inspected in-house for guaranteed efficiency and safety.

How do I place an order?

Please send an email to enquiries@waverleybrownall.co.uk with the list of your part numbers, quantity and material needed.

Part numbers are listed in our catalogues.​

Example:

All fittings in stainless steel 316
1/1T MSC    x 20
2/1P MSA    x 10
6/6 SC          x 2
PFT2             x 20

How can I contact you?

Our sales team can be contacted on 01702 600014, if you are calling from outside of the UK, please use the appropriate extension number.

What are your sizes for stainless steel tube?

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​We sell tube in 3 metre lengths in a range of different thicknesses.

Tube OD Metric: 3mm to 25mm

Tube OD Imperial: 1/18″ to 1“

What are your sizes for tube and pipe fittings?

​Standard sizes for tube fittings are up to 1” or 25mm tube OD sizes.

*Up to 2″ for high-quantity orders. Please see our catalogues for more details.

Can I have a free quotation?

Yes, we offer a free quotation for all enquiries.

Material questions

What is your standard material?

Stainless Steel 316

Can I have a material certification?

3.1 certs at  £7.76
Typed certificate of conformance £5.55 
Valve certifications (request price)

Do you manufacture from carbon steel or brass?

No, we do not currently manufacture products in these materials. Stainless steel is our standard material, with exotic metals as our specialty.

What should I buy for fittings and valves with high corrosion resistance?

We offer a range of special metals for high corrosion resistance and strength. This includes Titanium Grade 2, Hastelloy C276, 6Mo, Incoloy 825, Inconel 625, Monel 400 and Super Duplex.

What is the average lifespan of your products?

With Waverley Brownall, our products have proved long-term performance for 10 years + in stainless steel and 15 years + for special metals fittings and valves.

Our competitors offer a 5yr lifespan approximation with replacement costs for re-installment after 5 years of service.

Distribution questions

How can I become a Waverley Brownall distributor?

Contact us to discuss distribution services.

Where are your headquarters based?​

We are based Essex (United Kingdom).

Where can I buy your fittings in the UK?

You can buy directly from us or from a local distributor, such as Hydraulic and Gas Services in Stockport or Denholm Valvecare in Aberdeen.

What countries do you currently distribute to?​

Romania, Italy, Spain, UAE, China, India, Germany, Holland and South Africa.

Other questions

If you haven’t found the answer you’re looking for,
call us on 01702 600014 – we are happy to help.

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The History Of Waverley Brownall Limited

The History Of Waverley Brownall Limited

Waverley’s story began over a century ago in their factory based in Willesden which they operated until 1973. From 1910-1915, the company traded under the name of Light Cars Ltd manufacturing a car called The Waverley.

In 1915 the company’s name changed to Waverley Cars Ltd but production of motor vehicles ended during the war and the works was turned over to munitions production.

However, after the war, car production was commenced immediately and quickly included a 4 model line-up. Waverley continued to make and sell cars up to 1931, by which time another name change had occurred (The Waverley Car and Engineering Co Ltd.)

The Introduction Of Instrumentation Products

The company carried on supplying the car industry but also manufactured and sold a range of other components which included pipe fittings.

In 1967 the company changed its name to Waverley Components and Products Ltd and concentrated on selling its range of stainless steel tube fittings, which by 1979 were being manufactured in Southend-On-Sea by Team Precision Engineering.

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Waverley were in charge of stocking and selling, while Team Precision Engineering Ltd were the design and manufacturing hub. These two companies grew very rapidly, both out-growing their respective premises three times by 1985.

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Waverley was now a major supplier of instrumentation products to a vast range of UK industries. The company continued to flourish and for a brief period between 1993 and 1999, Waverley became part of a small industrial group called Tatem. This group went on to acquire several other companies, which in 1998 included Brownall; a long-standing competitor of Waverley for the lucrative UK gas business.

By 1999, however, most of the groups companies were suffering from a general recession in manufacturing demand, and the founders of Tatem and Team Precision decided to jointly purchase Waverley and Brownall from the group.

So in 1999, the company became Waverley Brownall Ltd – now supplying a worldwide market from 5 locations within the UK.

In 2004, Waverley concentrated all of its activities (stock, manufacturing, designing) in a single location in Essex.

Waverley Brownall’s philosophy built on dedication to quality and customer services, has enabled us to flourish through a competitive and innovative market sector.

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