The Significant Growth of UK Manufacturing
It is not long ago that the UK manufacturing scene would have been derided as an area of discussion which carried little optimism; however recent reports are now set to reverse that trend in favour of more optimistic information. According to The Guardian, the UK manufacturing sector is predicted to grow by a notable 2.7%… Continue Reading …
A day without springs? Not likely!
The humble spring and its impact on our daily lives simply cannot be underestimated; trying to conceive of a day in which you did not use springs leaves you dumbfounded by the sheer amount of uses that springs have. Let’s start with the morning commute – are you driving, or taking a bus or train?… 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 …
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 …