Steel Pallets, Floor Plates, Wire Cages, and More – Made to Fit Your Operation
Practical Steel Solutions for Industrial Operations Across Cumbria
At J Johnstone Engineering, we specialise in the design, fabrication, and delivery of custom steelwork that helps industrial and commercial clients work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.
From steel pallets and floor plates, to wire handling systems, machine guarding, bespoke jigs, and racking, we supply tough, reliable solutions built for real-world environments — all fabricated in-house at our Silloth workshop, and trusted by clients across Carlisle, Wigton, Workington, and throughout Cumbria.
🚚 Custom Steel Pallets
Built for industrial transport, logistics, and warehouse use, our custom steel pallets are designed to:
- Handle heavy loads across factory floors or loading bays
- Be stackable for efficient storage and wagon transport
- Offer safe forklift access from multiple directions
- Replace wood or plastic pallets with a durable, reusable option
Perfect for factories moving bulky parts, assemblies, or goods needing secure, repeatable transport solutions.
🔲 Heavy-Duty Floor Plates
Our fabricated steel floor plates provide stable ground coverage in high-traffic or sensitive areas. Designed to:
- Cover pits, channels, or uneven floor transitions
- Offer anti-slip surfaces (if required)
- Withstand heavy equipment or foot traffic
- Be removable or fixed depending on use
Ideal for access areas, machine bases, or protecting internal factory floors in heavy-use zones.
🧰 Wire Handling Cages
Custom-designed to control and stabilise 10mm wire coils (or other materials), our steel wire cages allow:
- Smooth wire feed-off
- Reduced snagging and tangling
- Safer operator handling
- Easier organisation on shop floors
Available in batch runs or one-off designs.
🔧 Bespoke Jigs & Fixtures
We fabricate custom welding, assembly, and production jigs tailored to your workflow and equipment.
- Improve speed, repeatability, and precision
- Designed from your drawings or developed collaboratively
- Built for workshop use or production lines
- Support batch jobs or single-use tooling needs
🛡️ Machine Guards, Mesh Panels & Racking
Protect people and equipment with made-to-measure steel guarding, fencing, and storage systems.
- Steel mesh panels (bolt-on or weld-on)
- Access gates (hinged, sliding, or removable)
- Painted or galvanised finish
- Racking for materials, parts, or mobile setups
- Static or mobile frame systems built to fit your space
✅ Why Work With J Johnstone Engineering?
- Based in Silloth, Cumbria
- Serving Carlisle, Wigton, Workington, and beyond
- All work done in-house — design, fabrication, finishing
- Reliable turnaround, competitive pricing
- Strong, functional fabrication built for the real world
- One-off and batch production available
We understand how busy factories, workshops, and yards operate — and we build the kind of steelwork that keeps everything running safely and efficiently.
📞 Ready to Improve Your Factory or Logistics Setup?
If you’re looking for smart, affordable, and durable fabricated steel products, give us a call to discuss your needs.
📍 Based in Silloth — proudly serving all of Cumbria
📞 Call 016973 32579 or 07836 246464
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