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Supplying the MoD – Land and Naval Systems

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October 2, 2018

At CB Frost we are extremely proud to be an approved supplier to the Ministry of Defence. Supplying the UK’s land and naval services with a range of specialist gasketing, sealing and insulation products certainly helps keep us on our toes as we are required to constantly ensure that every...

At CB Frost we are extremely proud to be an approved supplier to the Ministry of Defence. Supplying the UK’s land and naval services with a range of specialist gasketing, sealing and insulation products certainly helps keep us on our toes as we are required to constantly ensure that every aspect of our business is up to date with the latest MoD requirements. Specification is everything.

For a number of years, we have been working alongside a number of first tier companies, including well-known names BAE, Babcock Defence and General Dynamics. Working with these respected companies, CB Frost are the first choice for supplying sealing solutions for the MoD.

We are required to supply a considerable range of specialist, high specification products, in an extremely timely fashion. To do this, we are also required to ensure that both our working methods, machinery and equipment are always up to date with the latest advances in technology, as well as guaranteeing that all members of our team receive essential ongoing training to continue assisting in the production of MoD high specification products.

Our MoD products

Our inhouse production capabilities include cutting gaskets from sheet material, compression moulding and extrusions. Working to MoD specifications, we have the ability to manufacture products in highly complex designs, of any size or shape.

CB Frost manufacture and supply an extensive range of solid and sponge rubber components, using a variety of different materials depending on the intended application. Some of the products most commonly requested by the Ministry of Defence include:

  • Noise/thermal insulation pads
  • Gaskets
  • O-rings
  • Rubber gaiters
  • Seals for doors and windows
  • General seals and gaskets
  • Noise reduction insulation foam
  • Specialist foam gaskets
  • Bespoke turret seals

With each project, we work extremely hard to deliver products to exact specifications and on time. We take great pride in achieving this!

To learn more about our extensive range of services and products, or to find out how CB Frost can be a key supplier to your business, please feel free to call our team on +44(0)121 773 8494.

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Choosing the Right Gasket Material to Stand Up To the Elements
Choosing the Right Gasket Material to Stand Up To the Elements

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90 Years of Neoprene Rubber
90 Years of Neoprene Rubber

    At CB Frost, we supply a massive catalogue of rubber materials to be used across practically any application and we are continually looking to add to our material range in order to manufacture and supply the best possible products for our customers. However, as well as looking to innovate, we are also committed […]

CB Frost & Co Ltd – Expansion and Relocation
CB Frost & Co Ltd – Expansion and Relocation

Our roots span over 95 years, with a heritage strongly intertwined with the beginnings and development of the commercial plastics industry itself. Established in 1921 in Birmingham, CB Frost & Co began work at the forefront of rapid development in plastics and mouldings. Fast forward nearly 100 years and it is time for the next […]

Quality Without Compromise – High Speed Gasket Cutting
Quality Without Compromise – High Speed Gasket Cutting

When CB Frost was formed in 1921, an ethos of ‘quality without compromise’ was established. 100 years later, quality without compromise remains our mission, but the world around us has changed immeasurably. Technology has seen huge advancements decade on decade and the pace of the world has increased massively. As a result, our customer’s requirements […]

Our Industry Leading Manufacturing Capabilities
Our Industry Leading Manufacturing Capabilities

Gaskets are set to be in Great Demand throughout the Next Decade
Gaskets are set to be in Great Demand throughout the Next Decade

There is great news for the rubber and plastics manufacturing industry as demand for non-metallic gaskets and seals are predicted to be in steadily increasing demand between 2016 and 2026. According to a report published by Future Market Insights, in 2016 more than 60 billion US dollars’ worth of gaskets were sold around the world, […]

EN 45545 Compliant Materials for the Rail Sector
EN 45545 Compliant Materials for the Rail Sector

As well as meeting the needs of the modern engineering industry in terms of performance and longevity, safety compliance is essential when choosing specialist insulation materials for the rail industry. At CB Frost, our entire range of rail materials stringently meet all industry requirements for fire, smoke and toxic fumes to increase safety in the […]

Work Underway on CB Frost’s New Premises
Work Underway on CB Frost’s New Premises

Following the announcement of our expansion and relocation, work is now underway on our new premises. Exterior signage has been installed on the front of the building and internal work will begin imminently. Our new signs display our updated logo, along with our contact details (which will remain the same). In the near future, plant […]