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.
Unique Places Where You Can Find Compression Springs
Compression springs are one of the first springs that come to mind when talking about the manufacturing industry, and they are certainly the most popular. Springs are everywhere and used in much more than you may think. Ball point pens are one of the first objects that come to mind when thinking of a compression… Continue Reading …
Why Automation is Important for the Future of Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is a powerful one. In 2025, the UK’s manufacturing sector contributes approximately 8.7% to the total UK economic output (Gross Value Added). This sector also accounts for around 7.9% of the UK’s total employment. A world without manufacturing would not be the same, and an industry without automated processes would be a far cry from… Continue Reading …
Businesses Urged To Train More Engineers
Engineering is an important industry within electricals, aerospace, health technologies and nuclear technologies. Businesses are urging for more engineers to help improve the world as we see it, by building a better and brighter future. Here at Airedale Springs, we understand the importance of apprenticeships. As a leading spring manufacturer in the UK with an… Continue Reading …
What Are Garter Springs and Why Are They So Important?
Springs can be found in more everyday objects than you may think, from clocks and clothespins to vehicles and toys. With the incredible variety of objects out there, it stands to reason that an equally incredible number of springs would be designed and created to allow them to work.
The Importance of Bespoke Design
At Airedale Springs, we specialise in working alongside our clients to design and produce the perfect spring or wire form for their project. This means that we often create bespoke designs, sometimes after many hours of designing and refining to ensure that the piece created meets all the requirements of the project our client is… Continue Reading …
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 …