Why Manufacturers Should Become Leaner (and How)
Businesses must maintain high productivity and efficiency at all times while producing high-quality products that turn a profit. As spring manufacturers, we understand this is a lot to juggle and prioritise and can quickly become unmanageable for many small businesses. Lean manufacturing is designed to eliminate waste within the system without compromising the quality of… Continue Reading …
The Importance of Upskilling Staff
Upskilling a team is always a good decision, as it helps staff to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry and to learn new skills that allow them to keep up with the current manufacturing landscape. Even without issues like Brexit and the pandemic, there’s still a skills gap in the… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs Are Celebrating 75 Years in Business
We are delighted to announce that we are celebrating our 75th year in business during 2020, and to mark this incredible milestone, we will be taking a look at our company’s journey so far. We will discuss our humble beginnings back in 1945 and highlight the steps we have taken to grow the business over… Continue Reading …
Non-Ferrous Materials in Spring Manufacturing
Non-ferrous metals and alloys are called so because they lack the iron content that ferrous materials have. Choosing the right materials for springs is critical, since they will impact the quality and longevity of the final product. At Airedale Springs, we work with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, which are used in different situations.
Spring Materials Used in the Electronics Sector
We’ve already written about the importance of choosing the right materials for springs, but now we’re focusing specifically on the electronics sector. Not all materials are right for electronics – for example, strength, conductivity, resistance to heat and resistance to corrosion are crucial in the sector – so this needs to be taken into account.
Springs in the Electronics Sector
Springs are all around us. No matter where you are or the object you’re using, it’s likely you’re surrounded by springs. On your mobile phone? Doing laundry? Changing the channel on your remote control? Springs and wire forms are key components in electrical items, and, without them, we wouldn’t be able to have the technology… Continue Reading …
Top Things to Consider When Choosing a Spring
Selecting the right spring for your project can be a challenge, as there are many factors to consider, from the dimensions of the spring to the environment in which it’s installed. After all, a spring has to improve the performance of a product in a cost-effective way and needs to have a long lifespan and… Continue Reading …
Creating a Greener Automotive Industry
Sustainability is an important issue in manufacturing and all its sectors, including automotive. While this industry is not renowned for being the most sustainable, there are many current and upcoming measures that the UK – as well as the rest of the world – are taking to reduce its carbon footprint.
How to Adopt Industry 4.0 in Your Business
Industry 4.0 offers incredible potential for improving operations and driving business growth in the manufacturing industry. As a new phase in the Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 focuses on automation, interconnectivity and real-time data.
Choosing the Best Materials for Springs
Springs are everywhere. They are used in a variety of industries, from engineering and automotive to aerospace and retail, and the different types of springs that can be manufactured are almost as diverse as their uses – the same is true of the materials that springs are made of.