Mechanical Engineering Consultants Ltd
Expert diagnosis and engineering of complex mechanical problems. Adhering to planned maintenance downtime.
We diagnose and resolve complex mechanical problems to bring equipment operation within known, verified limits - adhering to planned maintenance downtime rather than causing unplanned outages.
Our work is measurement-led: we establish root cause using stress/strain, vibration, and other physically relevant data, then apply analysis—often including FEA correlation and model updating — to deliver practical, verified engineering solutions.
Typical triggers: excessive vibration or resonance, repeated failures (fatigue cracking, bearings or seals), test or compliance blockers, “we tried fixes but it still fails”, or instability in sensitive or critical environments.
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Coverage: UK & Ireland, with projects also delivered in Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia.
Mechanical Analysis & Design
We improve machinery and structures from first principles through to retrofit. Using test-led analysis, FEA and model updating, we turn real-world data into robust designs that meet API/ISO requirements and extend service life.
Dynamics & Vibration
We diagnose and fix dynamic problems at the source—combining on-site measurement with modal/operational analysis and rotating machinery diagnostics to design practical control and isolation. From rotating machinery to sensitive environments, we restore stability and verify results.
Problem-solving consultancy
Rapid, evidence-led troubleshooting when the root cause is unclear. Targeted measurements, clear diagnosis, and prioritised fixes that minimise downtime and cost.
Diagnose → Test → Analyse → Design → Verify/Support
Core Service Categories
Problem-solving engineering that delivers verified results
We help clients prevent costly downtime, improve reliability, and reduce programme risk by proving root cause and delivering fixes that can be verified. Every project benefits from 29 years of measurement-led troubleshooting, analysis, and design experience across multiple industries.
Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
Improving machinery and structures for performance, reliability, and sign-off evidence:
Mechanical troubleshooting – Root cause analysis when the mechanism is unclear and the cost of being wrong is high.
Mechanical design – Practical modifications and robust designs informed by measured behaviour.
Failure analysis – Proving failure mechanisms (fatigue, interfaces, load paths) and preventing recurrence.
Maintenance support – Improving MTBF by eliminating root causes, not symptoms.
Measurement-led diagnostics
Measurement can be anything physically relevant to the problem:
Stress/strain measurement – Validate load paths, margins, and real operating duty cycles.
Dynamic measurement – Time data, frequency content, operational behaviour and transients.
Modal / operational analysis – FRFs/ODS to expose resonance, amplification and interfaces.
Operating conditions – Speed/torque, pressure/temperature, alignment, boundary conditions and interface stiffness as required.
FEA, correlation & model updating
Turning measured behaviour into models you can trust (and decisions you can sign off):
FEA – Structural/dynamic analysis targeted at the governing physics.
Model updating – Correct boundary conditions, joints/interfaces, stiffness/mass assumptions so predictions match reality.
Verified fixes – Design changes that can be manufactured and installed, with before/after measurement proof.
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Learn More About Our Services
30 years’ experience in vibration, structural dynamics, reliability and verification.
Our Proven Process – How We Solve Engineering Challenges
We follow a structured approach to deliver consistent, high-quality results:
Diagnose – Clarify symptoms, constraints, history and operating conditions.
Test – Take the minimum set of measurements that expose the governing physics.
Analyse – Prove mechanisms; correlate to FEA/calculations where appropriate.
Design – Develop practical modifications that can be manufactured and installed.
Verify/Support – Before/after proof and support through implementation and sign-off.
Why Choose Us – Specialist Expertise You Can Rely On
29+ years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting, measurement and verification.
Chartered Engineer (MIMechE, MIoA) with a track record across multiple industries.
Deep specialism in dynamic problems, backed by measurement-led evidence and correlated analysis.
Clear communication — from technical teams to boardroom decisions.
Commitment to engineering excellence, compliance, and verified outcomes.
“In my second year of industry work, I realised that vibration was the Achilles' heel of mechanical engineering — invisible, underestimated, but capable of bringing entire systems down. That insight shaped my entire career.”
– Director, Mechanical Engineering Consultants Ltd
Trusted By Leading Organisations
Benefits & Features – What You Gain from Working With Us
Benefits
Reduced downtime and production losses.
Improved reliability and longer equipment lifespan.
Cost savings from addressing root causes.
Compliance with industry requirements where relevant.
Optimised performance and efficiency.
Lower risk of repeat failures and safety incidents.
Clear, actionable reporting.
Evidence for confident decisions and sign-off.
Features
29+ years of specialist experience.
Structured process: Diagnose → Test → Analyse → Design → Verify/Support.
On-site and remote capability.
Advanced measurement and analysis tools.
FEA correlation/model updating when it reduces uncertainty.
Clear communication for technical teams and directors.
Rapid response availability for urgent issues.
Comprehensive documentation.
Recent Project Highlights – Real-World Results
Reducing Downtime in a Petrochemical Plant
Diagnosed and resolved excessive vibration in rotating machinery, restoring stable operation and meeting requirements.
Performance Improvement for Research Facility
Identified resonance issues and implemented structural modifications, improving stability.
Standards Compliance for Compressor Systems
Supported a client in meeting API vibration limits, enabling successful qualification testing.
Industries We Serve
We bring proven, measurement-led problem solving to a wide range of sectors:
Client Feedback
“Their troubleshooting saved us from an extended shutdown. Clear reporting, fast response, and a lasting fix.”
– Engineering Manager, Process Industry Client
FAQs
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What kinds of problems do you solve?
Hard-to-diagnose issues such as excessive vibration/resonance, repeated failures (fatigue cracking, bearings/seals), instability, and qualification or compliance blockers—especially when fixes must be verified.
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What does “measurement-led” mean?
We measure whatever physics is driving the issue—vibration, strain, deflection, torque/speed, pressure/temperature, alignment, interface stiffness, boundary conditions—then use the evidence to prove root cause and verify outcomes.
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Do you update/correct FEA models?
Yes. We use test results (modal/ODS/FRF, strain and operational measurements) to validate assumptions and correct boundary conditions and interfaces so predictions match real behaviour and support verified design changes.
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Do you work on-site?
Yes—on-site or remote depending on what the problem demands and what measurements are required.
About the Company Director
“In my second year of industry work, I realised that vibration was the Achilles' heel of mechanical engineering — I then decided to specialise in vibration and dynamics.”
Call to Action
Bring us the hard problem. We will help you prove root cause quickly and deliver a verified fix.
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