The Secrets Behind Spring Materials
At Airedale Springs, the cornerstone of our business is clearly our provision of high quality springs. However, compression springs, tension springs, torsion springs and wire forms that we manufacture are only as good as the materials that we use, and so we always make sure we give our customers the best advice on material selection… Continue Reading …
The Role of Springs in Garage Doors
Springs have been used for many years now, with the first uses of these mechanisms tracing back to the Bronze Age. It is inevitable that the manufacture of springs has developed since then, as technology has greatly improved, and now specialists like us at Airedale Springs manufacture an extensive variety of springs. These modest mechanisms… Continue Reading …
Briefly Exploring the Fascinating History of Springs
Previously on our blog, we have talked at some length about the different kinds of springs and also their many uses in modern society. Buy where exactly did spring technology begin? Springs have actually been in use for far longer than you might think, and have appeared in a number of surprising utilities throughout history…. Continue Reading …
The Significant Growth of UK Manufacturing
It is not long ago that the UK manufacturing scene would have been derided as an area of discussion which carried little optimism; however recent reports are now set to reverse that trend in favour of more optimistic information. According to The Guardian, the UK manufacturing sector is predicted to grow by a notable 2.7%… 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 …
Unsprung Heroes: How Springs Make Every Ride a Smooth One
One of the most common uses for compression springs is in vehicle suspension. The suspension system is one of the most important mechanisms in a car and is attached to the chassis and wheels. Without spring loaded suspension passengers would be in for an extremely bumpy ride, and the car would end up breaking due… Continue Reading …