Product Selection & Manufacturing

Specifying, sourcing and manufacturing the right engineering products and bespoke steelwork — from structural bearings and pins to fully fabricated assemblies to EN1090.

The service

The right products, engineered and manufactured to suit

Choosing and manufacturing the correct components is critical to the safety, performance and longevity of any structure. 3RS Engineering specifies, sources and manufactures the right products for each application — from off-the-shelf components to fully bespoke fabricated assemblies.

With in-house manufacturing capability and EN1090 accreditation, we control quality from design through to delivery, ensuring every product is fit for purpose and delivered on time.

From specification to finished product

We combine engineering knowledge with manufacturing capability to deliver the right products — specified correctly, made to standard and ready to install.

Product Selection & Specification

We specify the right components for the application, balancing performance, durability, cost and availability.

What this includes

Structural bearing selection
Expansion joint specification
Pin & bush selection
Material specification
Compatibility assessment
Supplier sourcing

Bespoke Manufacturing

We design and manufacture bespoke components and structural steelwork to exacting tolerances in-house.

What this includes

Bespoke pin & bush manufacture
Structural steel fabrication
CNC machining
Welding to EN1090
Design for manufacture (DFM)
Bespoke assemblies

Quality, Testing & Delivery

We control quality at every stage, with testing, traceability and protective finishes before delivery to site.

What this includes

Quality control & inspection
Material traceability
Dimensional & NDT testing
Corrosion protection & coatings
Documentation & certification
Delivery to site
What we make

Products and components we specify and manufacture

From standard structural components to fully bespoke fabrications, we deliver products engineered for the most demanding applications.

Structural bearings
Expansion joints
Bespoke pins & bushes
Structural steelwork
Support & propping frames
Access & lifting structures
Bespoke mechanical assemblies
Replacement components
Marine & dock components
Protective coatings & finishes

Products engineered for real projects

Examples of components and steelwork specified and manufactured to suit demanding structural, marine and mechanical applications.

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Tower Bridge Bascule Strengthening

Tower Bridge Bascule Strengthening

Procurement and manufacture of materials, manufacture and precision machining of new components, removal of existing pawl bearing pads, removal of existing rivets, drilling and fixing new T-Piece strengthening plates and new pawl bearing pads

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Salford Rise Bearing Supply & Installation

Salford Rise Bearing Supply & Installation

Design and manufacture of bridge bearings, design and implementation of temporary jacking support to bridge beams, structural levelling of bridge on jacking cylinders, bearing installation and grouting, de-jacking of new bridge and removal of temporary works

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Ramsgate Port Pontoon Refurbishment

Ramsgate Port Pontoon Refurbishment

Temporary works design and implementation, structural jacking, manufacture, and replacement of Bankseat wheels, pins, bushes and cheek plates, manufacture and replacement of brow link bearing, manufacture and replacement of dolphin donut wearing pads, manufacture, and replacement of 4x Bankseat mooring chains and MPI inspection and weld repairs to pontoon bearings

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Port of Dublin

Port of Dublin

Project management, craneage and lift plans, removal of existing clevis and gimble pins, removal of the existing RORO cylinders onto heavy haulage, lifting and placing new RORO cylinders into position, installation of new pins into clevis and gimbles

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Newhaven Port Berth 1 Linkspan Refurbishment

Newhaven Port Berth 1 Linkspan Refurbishment

Project management, bearing design, manufacture and replacement with temporary works, manufacture, painting and replacement of 60no new Linkspan bridge beams, manufacture, painting, and replacement of 18no new Linkspan deck plates with anti-slip resin, design, manufacture and replacement of hydraulic cylinders and replacement of the Linkspan guide wheels and rails

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Port of Milford Haven Pilot Pontoon

Port of Milford Haven Pilot Pontoon

Project management and co-ordination, supply of vessel craneage, removal of existing pilot jetty pontoon and gangway, including subsurface diver cutting, installation of new H Piles, installation of new pontoons, installation of new ladder, installation of new gangway and upper platform landing area

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Manufactured to the highest standards

Accreditation
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Accreditation

Reliable products start with rigorous engineering, controlled manufacturing and recognised standards. 3RS Engineering combines in-house manufacturing capability with strict quality management, backed by EN1090 and recognised accreditations.

Experience across civil, marine & mechanical engineering
In-house manufacturing capability
EN1090 accredited fabrication
Full material traceability & testing
Bespoke product design & manufacture
Single accountable team from product to installation

Product Selection & Manufacturing FAQs

Yes — we design and manufacture bespoke pins, bushes, structural steelwork and assemblies in-house, to exacting tolerances and recognised standards.

Yes. Our structural steel fabrication is delivered to EN1090, including EXC3 where required, with full documentation and certification.

Yes — we specify the right components for each application, balancing performance, durability, cost and availability, and source them on your behalf.

Yes. We provide quality control, dimensional and NDT testing, material traceability and full documentation with every product.

Yes — the same team can specify, manufacture, supply and install components, providing a single point of accountability from product to site.