Blundell Harling manufactures precision plastic products and printed technical tools. The company operates from Weymouth, Dorset. It supports customers in education, engineering, navigation, and marketing.
The business began in 1920. It built a reputation for accurate measuring instruments and durable plastic products. Many schools and colleges in the UK use Blundell Harling rulers and geometry sets. Engineers and technicians use its specialist tools.
The company combines printing, machining, and assembly in one facility. This short production chain improves quality control and reduces lead times.
Printing Services
Printing forms a central part of production. The company prints on rigid plastics, acrylic sheets, and specialist materials.
Screen printing provides consistent colour and strong durability. Pantone colour matching keeps brand colours accurate. This process suits rulers, slide charts, and branded measuring tools.
The printing bed supports materials up to 660 millimetres by 450 millimetres. This size covers most promotional and technical products.
Screen printing also handles large batch production. Many educational rulers require thousands of identical prints. The process keeps every unit consistent.
Digital Printing
Digital UV printing allows short runs and complex graphics. The printer produces high-resolution images at up to 720 by 1200 dpi.
The flatbed printer accepts sheets up to 2.5 metres by 1.3 metres. It also supports materials up to 50 millimetres thick.
This process suits prototypes, custom orders, and promotional displays. Designers can test layouts before committing to large production runs.
Digital printing also supports full colour artwork and photographic images. This improves clarity on technical diagrams and instructional tools.
Dye Sublimation
Dye sublimation transfers colour directly into the material surface. Heat converts dye into a gas and bonds it with the substrate.
This process produces strong colour saturation and a durable finish. The print does not sit on the surface. It becomes part of the material.
The equipment handles items up to 1 metre by 750 millimetres. This size works well for technical charts and training tools.
CNC Routing and Precision Cutting
CNC routing shapes plastic sheets with high accuracy. Computer-controlled cutting ensures repeatable results.
The routing bed supports sheets up to 3 metres by 2 metres. This size allows efficient nesting of multiple components.
The machinery cuts materials from 0.5 millimetres to 15 millimetres thick. Typical materials include acrylic, polystyrene, Foamex, and Dibond.
Precision routing ensures exact measurements. Technical tools often require millimetre accuracy. CNC systems maintain this tolerance across large production runs.
Manufacturers also reduce waste through nesting software. The software positions parts to use the maximum amount of material.
Bespoke Product Manufacturing
Blundell Harling develops custom tools for industry and marketing. These products often combine printing, machining, and assembly.
Slide charts and circular calculators remain popular promotional tools. Users rotate discs to calculate values or reference data. Engineers, technicians, and training providers use these devices for quick calculations.
Companies also commission branded measuring tools. A construction supplier may distribute thousands of branded rulers to customers. These items remain in use for years, which extends brand visibility.
The team works with clients during design and production. The goal is to produce durable tools that deliver clear information.
UK Manufacturing
Blundell Harling produces its products in the United Kingdom. Local manufacturing helps maintain quality and traceability.
Engineers monitor each stage of production. This includes printing, cutting, and finishing. The process reduces errors and improves consistency.
Many customers value UK manufacturing for reliability and shorter delivery distances. Domestic production also supports faster turnaround for urgent orders.
Contact the Team
The company supports projects from prototype to large production runs. Clients can request printed tools, custom calculators, promotional rulers, and precision plastic components.
Contact the team to discuss project requirements and production options.