Wire Form Manufactures
Airedale Springs: Your Premier Wire Forming Partner in the UK
At Airedale Springs, we bring over 80- years of unparalleled expertise to the realm of industrial springs and wire forms. As a leading UK-based company, we take pride in our specialised wire-forming capabilities (also called wire bending), serving diverse industries with precision and excellence.
Our extensive wire range and advanced 3D wire-forming capabilities set us apart as a UK-based wire bending company. With a fleet of 17 cutting-edge CNC machines, we have the capability to transform wire into intricate, custom shapes that meet the unique needs of all our clients.
Our Process
Consultation
We work closely with our clients to fully understand the function, dimensions, and operating conditions of the wire form required. If you only have a rough idea, or alternatively detailed technical drawings, our engineers will help refine your concept.
Design
Using our cutting-edge CAD software and 3D modelling tools, we can help you with your wire form design using simulations to test and refine the part if required. This process can eliminate unnecessary revisions during manufacturing.
Manufacturing
Once the design is approved, production begins using state-of-the-art CNC wire forming machines. These machines are capable of producing both simple and complex shapes from a wide range of metals, including stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel, and special alloys. Our process is certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 standards – ensuring every wire form meets our strict standards.
As experienced spring manufacturers, we can produce wire forms from a diverse range of recyclable metals. We help with information on wire form material choices – including which may be the best choice for your application.
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We can produce simple or complex wire forms, combining CNC, special tooling and manual processes as appropriate to meet the needs of our customers.
Our commitment to quality is unwavering. Airedale Springs adheres to industry-leading certifications and standards, guaranteeing that each wire form undergoes rigorous quality control measures before reaching our customers.
Custom Wire Forming Services for All Industries
We supply wire forms into a variety of industries, including:
- Agriculture: Wire forms can serve as clips and connectors in farm machinery, and they are often used within the construction of fences and protective cages.
- Electronics: These components are integral to the functions of many devices, such as remote controls, torches, electrical switchgear and light fittings, they are also found in tray and routing rings to manage cables effectively.
- Industrial: In industrial settings, wire forms help to optimise processes and are found within machinery. For instance, they can function as clamps, springs, and guides in various industrial machines, including textile machinery
- Medical: Wire forms are used in surgical instruments, dental appliances, and in other tools that require durability and precision. They can also be found within hospital beds, mobility tools, bedside machines, dental tools and prosthetics
- Military: Wire forms in the military sector are designed for resilience and reliability. They are used in military vehicles and communication equipment and even in military personnel kit bag equipment.
- Oil and Gas: In this industry, wire forms are used in wireline tools for data collection and well interventions, such as pipe recovery and well cleaning, as well as valves and gaskets.
- Sports and Leisure: Wire forms are found in the construction of masks and guards for contact sports, to help meet safety standards. They can also be found in trampolines, exercise machines and bicycles
We create wire forms for a number of different applications, so be sure to contact our team to see if we can facilitate your request.
Speak to a Spring ExpertWire Forms Made Sustainably
At Airedale Springs, sustainability is at the forefront of our operations. We’ve made significant efforts to reduce energy consumption and are working towards being a net energy exporter by 2026. Our building is powered by 438 solar panels, meaning over 80% of our energy used is from renewable sources.
We’ve also cut down on our energy consumption by 20% in the last two years and have won awards for our sustainable methods. Learn more about sustainability at Airedale Springs.
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Frequently Asked Wire-Forming Questions
What are Wire Forms?
Simply put, wire forms refer to wire that has been bent or formed into a specific shape, which means they can look like virtually anything – this versatility is a big reason for their popularity. You can also have wire forms in any size or length, making them suitable for many different applications.
Wire forming can be done manually by manipulating the wire until it achieves the shape you’re looking for, or automatically, in which the wire is fed into a machine that’s been pre-programmed to transform it into the desired shapes. Our machines can manipulate the wire as much as we need them to – they can be bent in every direction, cut, coiled and angled at will, so you’ll always get the dimensions and configuration you require.
What is the Difference Between Wire Forms and Springs?
Wire forms are shaped pieces of wire, like hooks or clips, used to hold or support things. Springs are coiled wires that store energy and push or pull when moved. When you need custom shapes and flexibility, choose wire forms, and when you need force, tension, or motion control, choose springs. At Airedale Springs, we make both, customised to fit your needs.
What Types of Wire Forms Do You Offer?
Below is an overview of the most common and essential types of wire forms that we offer:
- Hooks: These provide a quick and secure connection between parts, with an open end that allow them to latch onto other objects.
- Metal Clips & Clamps: These wire forms apply tension to hold components in place, often resembling a ‘U’ shape.
- Wire form chains: Constructed by attaching multiple wire forms together to form a chain that can be used to connect parts together
- Pins: Wire forms such as pins are used to fasten or locate parts within machinery, securing mechanisms in place.
- Wire Forms with Bends: These are custom-shaped wire pieces with specific bends or angles built into the design.
In addition to creating high-quality wire forms, we are also coil spring manufacturers, capable of creating products such as compression springs, tension springs, and torsion springs.
Which Materials Are Best Suited for Wire Forms?
Wire forms can be manufactured from many different materials, meaning we can easily create a product to your exact specifications and requirements.
Carbon Spring Steel is a popular material used in wire form manufacture due to it being relatively inexpensive, durable and can be coated in a variety of finishes to improve corrosion resistance or aesthetics.
Stainless steel is a key material for springs and wire forms, as is it strong, hard and corrosion resistant.
High performance alloys can be used where resistance to high temperatures is a concern.
As an alloy of copper and zinc, Brass is a material that is resistant to corrosion and is thermally conductive, so is a popular choice in the electronics industry.