world leaders
from chorley

ESTABLISHED 1980

Bailcast have been manufacturing and distributing rubber vehicle components, as well as the associated tools and accessories, since its establishment.

Established in 1980, by Philip Hayward, Bailcast still continues to lead the automotive aftermarket with its innovative products.
In 2020, following Philips decision to retire, the company was purchased by the existing Management team. This meant everything remained ‘business as usual’ not only for the staff but also the global network of distributors and customers who, over the years, have come to rely on Bailcast for their top quality products and service to match.

Located in Chorley, a small market town in North West England. Bailcast started supplying steering rack boot kits to UK garages but over time developed market leading products and a large network of global distributors that currently cover over 40 countries stretching as far as Australia and New Zealand.
Duraboot®, designed and manufactured exclusively by Bailcast, was the original aftermarket stretchy CV boot and remains the market leader. Also found under the Duraboot® brand is a range of steering rack boot kits, 6 standard and 3 power steering, manufactured from the same material as the CV boots.The material blend has taken decades to perfect and is a closely guarded industry secret.
Along with the CV boots Bailcast also designed and manufacture the Duragun® and DuragunPRO® pneumatic CV boot fitting tools.
All products are covered by worldwide patents and backed by the Bailcast ‘No Quibble’ quality guarantee.

Continuous innovation has made Bailcast the market leader whilst the Company-wide commitment to quality has enabled them to stay there.
Research and development play a large part in the Bailcast success but they have never shied away from their traditional values. Bailcast have always remained true to their British heritage.

Bailcast offer state of the art design alongside the unrivalled quality that comes from British manufacture; they have built a truly British brand which continues to lead the automotive market.

1980

Bailcast Ltd established by Philip Hayward

1981

Universal steering rack boot patented

1982

Re-located to Highfield Industrial Estate

1985

CV24 First Universal CV boot patented

1989

Re-located to current purpose built premises, Chorley North Industrial Park

1990

Grease sachet production introduced

1991

CV48 Universal CV boot patented, improved design of CV24

1992

CVS14 Split CV boot developed

1995

CV44 Large Universal CV boot developed

1997

DBC Stretchy direct replacement CV boot range developed

1998

Director Appointed – Lorraine Alty appointed as Financial Director

1999

DBSR Steering rack boot kit range developed

2001

CV96 Universal CV boot patented, improved design of CV48

2002

DURAGUN patented

2003

CVS18 Split CV boot developed, improved design of CVS14

2004

Director Appointed – David Hartley appointed as Operations Director

2005

CV88 Large Universal CV boot developed

2008

DURAGUN2 Upgrade to DURAGUN – pressure release burst disc added

2014

BJC Universal Ball Joint Dust Cover developed

2016

Director Appointed – Martin Calley appointed as Sales Director

2017

DURAGUN3 Upgrade to DURAGUN2 – Patented pressure release valve added

2019

CV boot clamps New Bailcast design introduced upgrading fit & material making them easier to use

2020

Management Buyout – Lorraine, David & Martin purchased Bailcast followings Philips decision to retire

2021

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

2022

DURAGUNPRO Patented

2024

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