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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Airedale Springs recycle EVERY recyclable waste stream thanks to the commitment of our employees and the services of Aire Valley Recycling in Bradford We recognise that many of our clients place a high level of importance on the environmental credentials of their suppliers and are fully committed to operating an environmental management system that meets… Continue Reading …

Breaking records in delivery performance With our on time delivery performance running at an all time high of 97.3% – we are delighted with  the  increased effeciency of our new equipment and premises. Innovating with the  When the regional managers of the Engineering Employers Federation visited the opening of our new factory in November 2012… Continue Reading …

A big tick for Quality from the Lloyds Assessor Having been the first spring manufacturer to be nationally approved to BS5750 when initially registered in 1985 (now known as ISO9001), Airedale Springs was delighted to receive a glowing report from the Lloyds Assessor during a recent audit of it’s quality management systems. The Assessor praised… Continue Reading …

Jonathon Joins The Revered Club Jonathon Wright has become the 44th employee to become a member of the Airedale Springs 25 year club. Shown here celebrating along with his fellow club members, Jonathon moved to Oxenhope in October 1987 and joined the Company 3 weeks later as a spring maker/operative. He had previously spent two… Continue Reading …