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 …
Springs of the Future: Aerospace and Medical Industries
The latest developments in spring manufacturing across a wide range of industries have provided advanced solutions that can be applied to societies around the globe. Strengthened alloys and new spring designs are improving not only patients’ lives and ensuring aircraft have only the highest quality of materials, but also ensuring that there are safer and… Continue Reading …
Excellent Engineering Projects
At Airedale Springs, we are lucky enough to be involved in some exciting engineering projects such as the creation of the Brompton Bicycle. We love being involved in interesting projects such as this and we are excited to see the development and evolution of engineering over the years, so we’ve been thinking about some of… Continue Reading …
Celebrating British Nobel Prize Winners
There are so many individuals who have made a difference throughout the years, and the evolution of engineering has shown this repeatedly. There have been numerous creations and discoveries that has shaped many industries, such as the finding of x-rays and the discovery of medicines.
The Engineering of the UK’s Largest Bridge
The engineering industry has long been creating and building successful projects for the world to see, and this can be seen throughout other industries such as within the automotive and aerospace sectors. We could go on listing the incredible achievements engineers have brought to the modern world, but it would just be too long! At… Continue Reading …
World Space Week 2017
Wednesday 4th October marks the beginning of World Space Week, a week-long event which celebrates space exploration in 86 different countries and with more than 2,700 activities and events. This year, the theme is ‘exploring new worlds in space’, so we thought we would take a look at this topic ourselves in preparation for the… Continue Reading …
Springs Materials: High Carbon Steels
Materials are incredibly important when it comes to choosing the right springs. Some applications will need specific qualities such as corrosion-resistance or conductivity so it is crucial to take this into consideration before making a decision. You need a spring that will be capable of fulfilling the job it’s meant for, and this means you… Continue Reading …
Why are Springs Important for the Aerospace Industry?
Springs are a crucial part of many different industries, including the aerospace industry. They form the backbone of many parts and components and allow aircraft, drones, satellites, solar panels, aircraft controls, valves, throttles, and more, to function the way they do. Without springs, the industry wouldn’t be the same.