COVID-19 and Automation: How Manufacturers Can Continue to Grow
Automation and robotics are fast becoming critical in today’s manufacturing, especially as the industry is going through its fourth revolution. However, their importance has never been clearer than with the COVID outbreak. There are now many benefits to investing in automation, with the main one being that it helps manufacturers to grow and thrive even… Continue Reading …
What is CNC Wire Forming?
Wire forming is key to what we do here at Airedale Springs, and we’re proud to have a large knowledgeable team capable of creating a huge range of products. In order to manufacture the exact designs required by our clients – which we make sure meet their industry requirements – we use only the latest… Continue Reading …
How Can Manufacturers Keep Costs Down?
Due to the pandemic, many manufacturing businesses are struggling or looking to save money. UK manufacturing appears to be improving as a whole, but companies must do their best to ensure they’re not left behind. As spring manufacturers, we’re taking a look at how you can cut costs while maintaining the same levels of quality… Continue Reading …
Minister of Department of Work and Pensions Visits Airedale Springs
It’s not every day we have two MPs visiting Airedale Springs, so we were very excited to host Robbie Moore (MP for Keighley and Ilkley) and Guy Opperman (MP for the Department for Work and Pensions Minister) for the day. We went through what we did at Airedale Springs and gave them a tour of… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs Are Accepting New Business Enquiries
Many companies have been forced to shut doors or are still unable to operate to their full capacity. We’re pleased to say that Airedale Springs, however, are working as normal.
Airedale Springs Continue Helping the Medical Sector
Because we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic, Airedale Springs continue to help those in the medical industry as much as possible. As compression spring manufacturers, we’ve been fulfilling orders for many different sectors, even as we’re still operating with minimal staff, so we’re more than capable of manufacturing urgent orders if needed.
Springs in the Medical Sector
Springs are not a new invention. They’ve been used for many different applications for centuries, from mechanical parts to modern technology – and, of course, springs are also a crucial element of the medical sector. They’re found in everything from hospital beds to life-saving pieces of equipment, such as ventilators.
What Affects the Longevity of a Spring?
At Airedale Springs, we’re always concerned about the quality of our products and ensure that any spring or wireform we create is manufactured to the highest of standards – and capable of meeting the strictest demands of our clients’ industries. Everything has a finite lifespan, and this includes springs, no matter how high a quality… Continue Reading …
Brompton: Wheels for Heroes
Airedale Springs work with a wide range of industries and sectors, providing springs and wireforms to many businesses and companies. One of those is Brompton. The brand’s history dates back to 1975, when its inventor and founder, Andrew Ritchie, created prototypes of Brompton bicycles from his bedroom. Nowadays, these bikes are hand brazed at Brompton’s… Continue Reading …
Why Choose a Custom Spring Manufacturer?
Relying solely on off-the-shelf designs poses substantial challenges to machine and product designers. With constantly evolving technology, standard options often become rapidly unsuitable, rendering them inadequate for emerging applications. In such a context, updating specifications becomes a pressing concern. Custom spring design services, such as those offered here at Airedale Springs, mitigate these challenges. Tailoring… Continue Reading …