How the Spring is Keeping Pace with Changing Manufacturing Practices
The humble spring can be found in just about every mechanical device in various industries and even around the home. Everything from the washing machine in your kitchen to the trains on the rails requires springs of one form or another to work effectively. But while technology in other fields has been moving at a… Continue Reading …
Why Springs are the Perfect Tool for the Job
The modern spring has existed since the 15th century and has been used in a staggering range of fields. Despite springs outward simplicity, they are continuously used in demanding and safety-critical jobs, and are available in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and designs. So, what is it that makes springs so essential for day-to-day and… Continue Reading …
The History of Springs in Watchmaking
One thing is certain: without the humble spring, there would be no watchmaking industry. The clock spring is fundamental to the operation of all mechanical watches and has been since the early 15th century, when the first spring clocks were invented. Early mechanical clocks used a variation of the Verge escapement, which dates from the… Continue Reading …