What Are the Most Common Uses of Wire Forms?
While springs are the most recognised wire form, there is a great number of other frequent variations as these little components can come in an incredible variety of shapes and sizes, covering various functions in diverse tools and applications. But what are wire forms, exactly? Wire forms are essentially wires that have been precisely bent… Continue Reading …
The Future of Manufacturing
The manufacturing world is constantly evolving. We have witnessed major changes in the spring industry alone over the past few years as technology has developed and improved. With all these changes, it can be challenging to keep track of what we can expect to see in the future of manufacturing. To help, we have compiled some… Continue Reading …
Different Applications That Use Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are helical metal springs that store mechanical energy when twisted. Once twisted, the spring exerts proportional force to the amount applied but in the opposite direction. This force twists the coils tighter, reducing the spring diameter and making the body longer. This unique role that torsion springs provide makes them indispensable across many… Continue Reading …
Ancient Engineering in Modern Times
The Roman Empire is famous for numerous different reasons, but the way their fantastic feats of engineering are still harnessed to this very day could make this their most successful legacy. The same could be said for other ancient civilisations; advanced engineering accomplishments, from running water to transport revelations, have come from many concepts, times,… Continue Reading …
Nobel Prize Winners & Their Importance
Engineering has changed over time. In the world of engineering and technology, there is an abundance of critically important people; who without them, the industry would not be the same. Awards highlight dedication and give recognition to the contribution they have made to the field. From physics discoveries to engineering results; where would we be… Continue Reading …
We Have Been Approved to ISO 9001:2015
Lloyds Register Quality Assurance completed their assessment visit on the 13th – 14th March 2017. Based on the results of this assessment the Lloyds Assessment Team recommended the approval of Airedale Springs to ISO 9001:2015. The scope of approval covering the manufacture of springs, wire forms, light pressings, assemblies and associated products. Airedale Springs has… Continue Reading …
The Development of the Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry is one of the most dynamic and ever-changing industries in the UK – and one of the many industries that require springs. It contributes to a significant proportion of the UK economy, and it employs more than 100,000 people. However, the industry hasn’t always been this dominant; it has taken many years… Continue Reading …
Springs in Various Industries
Engineering is one of the broadest disciplines known to man, as it covers an array of applications and fields, with each one having a more in-depth knowledge of science, technology, mathematics, or types of application.
Brian Cooper reaches 50 Years continuous service with Airedale Springs
When Brian Cooper started work as a labourer at Airedale Springs on the 6th March 1967 at the tender age of 15, he probably didn’t give a thought as what he might be doing 50 years later. His family, on his mothers side, were from the Oxenhope area although Brian was born in Inverness. He… Continue Reading …
A Hopping Easter Bunny!
Here at Airedale Springs, we have four talented apprentices who continue to grow their skills every day through designing and manufacturing high-quality wire forms using our CNC machines. Just last year, we set them the challenge of designing a festive wire form, and our Alfie stepped up to the challenge by producing a Christmas Tree… Continue Reading …