The Garter Spring and Compression Spring in Detail
Here at Airedale Springs, we can supply you with a wide range of springs, in superior materials and finishes to suit your project. In order to help you choose the right spring every time, it’s important to understand each kind of spring and their uses. Garter springs are coiled metal springs whose ends are connected… 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 …
Our updated website is live – we hope you like it!
www.airedalesprings.co.uk went live in October with new features including video links of springs being made on our state of the art CNC equipment and a feedback tab for you to tell us what we’re doing well and where we can improve. Please let us know what you think of it.
Torsion Springs: What Are They Used In And Why Are They So Suitable?
There are many kinds of springs in widespread use, but one of the most ubiquitous is the torsion spring. The design of a torsion spring is optimised to maintain maximum rotational pressure between two surfaces, and these helical or spiral springs typically adhere to a coiled wire form with two overhanging extremities. These ends are… 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 …
July 2013 Newsletter
With a new design well under way it won’t be long before the new look of Airedale Springs website launches onto the net. Airedale Springs Business Development Manager Sue Brook says, “It’ll be modern, fresh and easy to use. With video clips and images of our factory, machines and team, you’ll be able to see… Continue Reading …
June 2013 Newsletter
When we took the call from a designer wanting to discuss his idea for a desk edge cable holder, our team were raring to go. Cliff Burgin, Managing Director of SpiralGrip Limited says, “The guys at Airedale Springs could not have been more helpful in the development stages of SpiralGrip. They worked with us on… Continue Reading …
May 2013 Newsletter
Airedale springs were recognised for their outstanding commitment to the environment during the recent Keighley Business Awards dinner. The Keighley Business Awards was launched in 2013 to recognise the hard work, determination and achievements of the area’s finest firms and is hoped to become an annual event. The judges of the Environment Friendly Business of… Continue Reading …
Our April 2013 Newsletter
Airedale springs hosted another successful open day event this month with over 70 friends and family attending. As always – we listen to the requests of our staff and when they asked if their families and friends could look around our new facility, we were delighted to open our factory doors once again. A family… Continue Reading …