Mechanical Engineering Services
Barair Systems Limited provides Chartered mechanical engineering support for organisations that need design assurance, FEA verification, and practical problem solving. We support everything from fabricated frames and skids through to bespoke machinery, plant modifications, and technical reporting.
Design Assurance & Independent Design Checks
Independent design reviews with clear assumptions, load cases, findings and actions to support sign-off.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Verification
FEA substantiation for structures and assemblies with documented boundary conditions and decision-grade reporting
Bespoke Machine Design
Concept to detailed design for bespoke machines, tooling and mechanisms, including design-for-manufacture support.
Process & Plant Modifications
Retrofit-focused mechanical design for plant changes, access constraints, installation planning and risk reduction.
Production Line Improvement & Manufacturing Support
Hands-on engineering support to improve throughput, reliability and maintainability in production environments.
Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Evidence-led failure investigation, technical assessment, and practical recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Expert / Professional Witness Engineering
Independent technical reporting and expert/professional witness support, including CPR Part 35 where instructed.
How we work
Barair is typically engaged when you need confidence in a design decision, not just “some calcs”. The aim is to give you a clear engineering position you can act on, whether that’s sign-off for manufacture, a modification plan for site, or a robust explanation of why something failed.
A typical engagement runs like this:
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Brief + inputs – drawings (PDF/STEP), photos, operating duty (loads/pressures/temperatures), constraints, and what “success” looks like.
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Assumptions + load cases – we state boundary conditions, credible worst-case cases, and acceptance criteria (e.g., stiffness, stress, fatigue, deflection, vibration, safety factors).
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Engineering work – calculations, FEA verification where appropriate, design iteration, and buildability review (DFM/DFA).
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Review + decisions – a short review call to walk through the outcome and agree actions.
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Deliverables issued – a decision-grade pack you can file, share, and use for approval.
This approach suits SMEs and manufacturers who want experienced Chartered mechanical engineering input without the overhead of hiring.
Typical deliverables
Design review report with clear assumptions and actions
Calculation pack and/or FEA verification summary (where appropriate)
Manufacturing-ready drawings and specification notes
Retrofit design and staged installation plan (when modifying plant)
Evidence pack suitable for sign-off (customer/insurer/internal)
Close-out summary and change-control notes (“as modified” where needed)
Inputs we typically need
CAD model (STEP/Parasolid) and/or drawings (PDF)
Photos/video of the equipment and interfaces
Operating duty: loads, pressures, temperatures, duty cycle
Materials and manufacturing method (fabrication/machining/assembly)
Constraints: envelope, access, shutdown windows, safety requirements
Any customer/insurer standards or documentation expectations
Failure evidence where relevant (fractures, wear, distortion, logs)
Not sure which service you need?
If you’re not sure which service fits best, here’s a quick guide – with links:
Need independent sign-off before manufacture or installation? → Design Assurance & Independent Design Checks
Need evidence for strength/stiffness or complex load paths? → Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Verification
Need a machine designed from concept to buildable detail? → Bespoke Machine Design
Need to retrofit or modify equipment without disrupting production? → Process & Plant Modifications
Need rapid stabilisation of output, downtime reduction, or practical improvements? → Production Line Improvement & Manufacturing Support
Have a recurring breakage or unexplained failure? → Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Need independent technical reporting for a dispute/insurer/legal context? → Expert / Professional Witness Engineering
Need engineering support to improve buildability, drawings, and supplier delivery? → Manufacturing & OEM Support
Need verification and documentation for fabricated assemblies/steelwork? → Fabrication & Structural Steelwork Support
Need concept-to-production engineering support? → Product Development