Due to increased demand Airedale Springs Ltd has installed another Wafios FMK2 wire forming machine. Our original machine has been so popular with our customers in developing new products “while you wait” using the software simulation – that we’ve increased our production capacity with the purchase of an additional FMK2. The Wafios FMK-2 has a… Continue Reading …

Springs may appear to be fairly simple devices, however appearances can be very deceptive. Designing a spring requires careful consideration of a number of factors. Firstly, the material used in making a spring must be carefully chosen. The tensile strength and response to shearing stress are important factors in the calculations, ensuring that the spring… Continue Reading …

Previously on our blog, we have talked at some length about the different kinds of springs and also their many uses in modern society. Buy where exactly did spring technology begin? Springs have actually been in use for far longer than you might think, and have appeared in a number of surprising utilities throughout history…. Continue Reading …

January saw the installation and commissioning of our new 2D vision measuring system.  The unit has a floating measuring camera that moves over a 400mm x 300mm area. Because the camera moves and the components stay still there is no need for expensive work holding devices. The non-contact system provides measurement to an accuracy of 5um… Continue Reading …

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 …

Here at Airedale Springs, we understand that springs are a huge part of our lives. They are flexible yet strong, and have the ability to bounce back. Take a look around and you will be surprised to see how much we rely on springs within our household objects. If you take a tour of your… Continue Reading …

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 …

On behalf of everyone here at Airedale Springs, we would like to wish you and your organisation a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2014. As usual, the festive season signals the year drawing to a close and this is the perfect opportunity for us look back at the ending year’s events. On top of thanking… Continue Reading …

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 …

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 …