Brimar tp News Stories
The team here always try and give you regular updates on what is happening at Brimar. You can catch up with all our bulletins here.
4 Slide Machine cams from M-Machine
We now have all four sets of cams beautifully engineered by M-Machine near Tyne and Weir. They were responsible for repairing all of the minis in the original 1960s film "The Italian Job" and still manufacture wings and body parts … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
First run of newly serviced Leybold Trivac Pump.
This pump came to us a few years back on a Sylvania CFL bulb outgas rig. We had to condemn the rig however the pump seemed like it had some life in it. Initial test were not very promising with … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
New Cams for our 4 Slide Press
date: June 25, 2026 10:30am tags: restoration, machinery Many months ago, some of our volunteers took the one remaining cam on one of our Mullard Heritage presses and painstakingly measured it out once, twice and then once more for luck … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Farewell to Long Wave from Droitwich
Just down the road from our Tungsten Works factory are the long wave masts of the BBC Droitwich transmitter. Sadly it will be shutting down at the end of this month and the faithful valve transmitters will be decommissioned. If … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brimar launch the ‘Ediswan R-Type’ Valve
Nearly a century after the R-types finished production, Brimar Thermionic Products will launch their first valve, completely designed and manufactured in the UK in April. The R-Type valve was the first triode to be produced and it revolutionised the developing electronic industry worldwide.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Machining
Olly and Sol being trained on one of our lathes which we have fitted with a DRO (digital read out). The display lets us make the most of the precision of the lathe and easier to control. The piece they … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Ediswan RF Induction Heater Completed
The final piece of the restoration plan for our Ediswan RF Induction Heater was completed recently – a new cabinet, graphics and paint job. Originally donated to us some years ago by the British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum, it … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Lots of lovely valves now in stock!
Sorry it’s taken so long to get your favourite valves back in stock. There has been a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure all the valves on our shelves meet your exacting criteria and at a fair price. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brimar and The Great British Valve Project Live On
Its been a very strange 18 months but here we are again on the eve of the RetroTech show at the Warwickshire Event Centre with a full product range and news of progress with the valve factory. I know many … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Covid-19 & Brimar TP
With the current threat to the health and welfare of the nation, we thought we would let you know what actions are happening here at Brimar. All the restoration and development work by the volunteers at Tungsten Works has now … [CLICK TO READ MORE]