Compression Springs: More Uses Than You Might Think
Fundamentally, a compression spring is probably the sort of spring which first comes into many people’s minds when the term is mentioned. The opposite of tension springs, a compression spring is a heavy duty coil that is designed to keep two objects apart. They work by absorbing potential energy when under compression, and then release… Continue Reading …
Merry Christmas from Airedale Springs!
On behalf of everyone here at Airedale Springs, we would like to wish you and your organisation a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2014. As usual, the festive season signals the year drawing to a close and this is the perfect opportunity for us look back at the ending year’s events. On top of thanking… Continue Reading …
The Garter Spring and Compression Spring in Detail
Here at Airedale Springs, we can supply you with a wide range of springs, in superior materials and finishes to suit your project. In order to help you choose the right spring every time, it’s important to understand each kind of spring and their uses. Garter springs are coiled metal springs whose ends are connected… Continue Reading …
We Won Another Prestigious Award for Environmental Performance
Airedale Springs were awarded runner up in the EEF’s Environmental Efficiency Award category at it’s prestigious awards ceremony earlier in the month. The EEF publicly commended Airedale Springs for designing and building an energy efficient factory, reducing lighting energy costs by 75% and generating over 20% of annual energy usage from solar power. Chairman, Tim Parkinson… Continue Reading …
Steve Hart is Promoted to the Board
We are delighted to announce that STEVE HART has been promoted to the position of PRODUCTION DIRECTOR. With over 20 years of spring manufacturing experience under his belt, Steve’s technical experience, his can-do attitude and his natural ability to work positively with colleagues and customers alike, continue to be a great asset to our business as… Continue Reading …
Our updated website is live – we hope you like it!
www.airedalesprings.co.uk went live in October with new features including video links of springs being made on our state of the art CNC equipment and a feedback tab for you to tell us what we’re doing well and where we can improve. Please let us know what you think of it.