About Rotastat

ABOUT ROTASTAT

Throughout the years Rotastat has grown steadily to be at the forefront of precision winding technology. With recent engineering advances increasing the reliance on electric propulsion and electronic management of systems, the need for fast and effective research & development, and short production runs of precision components has increased dramatically.

Equally, as airframes and other large scale products are passed down to secondary and tertiary owners, legacy products are in demand. Since its founding, being able to respond quickly to requirements for high-quality bespoke solutions has always been at the core of Rotastat’s ongoing success.

2019 – The Future

With government and industry shifting more towards wholesale electrification of transport and industry, wound components have a guaranteed part to play in our global future. Today, the renewables and green technology sector depends on rapid development of short-run bespoke components more than ever.

And as modern science continues to delve deeper into the makeup of the planet Rotastat, with its core values of quality and dependability, looks set to continue on this path of growth.

2006 – R&D and Legacy Growth

As the aerospace industry developed many older aircraft were still in regular use. Discontinued support from the main aircraft builders resulted in a growing need for legacy products which has allowed Rotastat to corner the market.

Working with pioneering companies and some of Britain’s leading universities gave the opportunity to expand into even more diverse industries. Emerging technologies such as green energy developed quickly resulting in the company being commissioned to work on some very unique projects.

2002 – Digital Development

The new millennium brought great advances in the computing world and a shift into micro electronics saw demand grow in new markets such as medical, motor racing, oil exploration, railways and telecoms.

The defence industry moved forward replacing older components with solid state technology, but with a new reliance on small motors and generators proved that the market leaders in the aviation sector would chose to remain as Rotastat’s core clients.

1998 – New Production Facility

A move to a new 5000sq ft facility at Manchester Park on the outskirts of Cheltenham gave the company more office space, an efficient shop floor, loading facilities and excellent connections to the motorway network. It also allowed the company to provide inspection, testing, service and support.

The company was ideally placed for the next phase of growth which would include expanding into sectors that were embracing new technologies in a digital age.

1988 – Motors

With a huge market shift into electronics, Rotastat was ideally placed to branch into other areas. Electric motor technology was developing and bespoke components were in high demand.

The company invested in new equipment to allow more efficient production of complex products. Demand grew steadily providing the company with a secure client base to enable further development.

1984 – New Technologies

The early 80s saw a seismic shift in aviation from mechanical instrumentation to computer displays. However, these demanded efficient power supplies built to a high standard and the defence industry needed short-run high-quality products produced to tight deadlines.

The unique production process at Rotastat allowed clients to specify exactly what they needed rather than adapting off-the-shelf products. The company flourished and widened its product range further to cope with demand.

1982 – Expansion into a larger premises

Very soon the small family firm turned into a thriving business. The existing workshop was far from adequate so in 1982 the business relocated to a former chapel, close to the aviation industries located in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Rotastat’s name was becoming synonymous with quality and dependability. The good reputation earned in the aviation industry soon spread through into the marine and automotive sectors.

1971 – Founding Year

After working freelance for 3 years Geoffrey Knight founded Rotastat in a workshop in Cheltenham to produce copper wound components for the instrumentation industry.

The workload grew quickly and Stephen, Geoff’s youngest son, joined the business as production increased. Gyroscope motors where in heavy demand for the defence industry and more orders materialised for Rotastat’s hand-made precision components. In 1978 Chris Knight, Geoff’s elder son, joined the expanding company to assist with production.

Sectors

> Renewables

> Aerospace

> Pipeline

> Commercial

> Research

Products

> Transformers

> Coils

> Solenoids

> Toroids

> Electric Motors

> Stator Windings

> Rotor Windings

> Switch Mode Power Supplies

> Wire Wound Components

> Chokes

> Filters

> Inductors

> Electro / Mechanical Assemblies

> PCB Assemblies

> Wiring Looms

Services

> Manufacturing Assembly

> Miniature Assembly

> Inspection & Test

> Machining

> Soldering

> Wiring

> Impregnation

> Encapsulation & Potting

> Powder Coating & Fluidisation

> Consultancy & Design

> R&D

Contact Details

ROTASTAT

2 Manchester Park

Tewkesbury Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 9EJ UK

Tel: +44 (0)1242 521 998

Email: sales@rotastat.com