Accles and Shelvoke About

Accles & Shelvoke Ltd manufacture precision engineered cartridge powered penetrative and non-penetrative captive bolt stunners for the humane stunning of animals before slaughter.

Since the launch of the first CASH^® captive bolt stunning tool in 1913, to safely and effectively induce unconsciousness in animals prior to slaughtering, Accles & Shelvoke have led the captive bolt stunning industry.

The CASH^® Special tool in use today is a direct descendent of the first CASH® captive bolt, and is the world’s most popular pistol shaped captive bolt stunner. It is part of a range which now includes cylindrical designs, concussion heads, retracting and free flight bolts, contact fire or trigger fire options, and a choice of calibres. Together they comprise the most effective, portable and dependable stunners on sale today.

The Accles & Shelvoke CASH^® range of captive bolt stunners are used across the world in the food and farming industry, from farms to both small and large meat plants.

The company’s success is built on innovative engineering solutions, rigorous performance testing, investment in new products, and the assurance of the most reliable cartridge powered stunning tools in the world.

Accles & Shelvoke Ltd is part of Frontmatec, who are the world’s leading customized solutions for automation in the meat industry.