Successful machine and product design hinges on selecting the right components for your application. There are many spring designs available, each fulfilling specific roles. However, even similar spring designs can serve unique purposes when their material, finish, and spring rate are carefully chosen. For instance, variable and linear rate springs are utilised in very different… Continue Reading …

When creating high-quality compression springs, several factors must be considered by compression spring manufacturers. These factors include, but are not limited to, the material, wire diameter, coil pitch, and measurements. Read on as we discuss the importance of accurately measuring these springs. Our reliable processes guarantee optimal performance and a prolonged lifespan for these energy-storing… Continue Reading …

Accurate spring design is vital for the longevity of applications that rely on springs. Springs are often used in critical applications, such as automotive suspension systems, medical equipment, and aerospace components, where failure will have severe consequences. Additionally, a spring not designed accurately will fail prematurely, leading to costly repairs, downtime, and safety hazards. By… Continue Reading …

Spring rates are an essential calculation that manufacturers need to master to produce custom spring products within various specifications. Furthermore, they all rely on Hooke’s law; the rate will differ for every type of spring and design to function correctly in their intended application. Read on to discover how a custom spring manufacturer like Airedale… Continue Reading …

Every application that requires springs will need to ensure they have one made of the highest quality materials and with the best processes to be successful. The quality of these initial processes and their instigating designs will dictate the longevity of the springs and, potentially, the success of their application. Failed machinery, equipment or tools… Continue Reading …

As the song goes, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and many people across the nation will be out searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Springs are one of the most well-known components and are instantly recognisable to the general public. However, despite this familiarity, many people would be… Continue Reading …

Small springs are essential for electronics due to the increasing complexity of these devices. For mechanical computer keyboards, a specific type of small spring is required, a buckling spring. Isn’t Buckling Bad? Buckling can happen in other designs of springs unintentionally. Therefore, buckling is also used as a term for when a spring is damaged… Continue Reading …

Springs have been used as vital components in many areas of modern life. As a result, the varied spring designs available have become essential for both commercial products and industrial applications. In addition, the reliability of well-made springs makes them a designer’s first choice for machine design. Industrial applications are put under high stress with… Continue Reading …

Springs are a versatile component used in almost every application you can think of. However, due to the variety of roles these vital parts are needed for, there is not a one size fits all solution. Therefore, knowing what different designs are available to pick the best spring for your needs is essential. For example,… Continue Reading …

Airedale Springs has a long history of manufacturing a broad range of different spring designs for many applications. With over 70 years of experience as spring suppliers, we have developed an impressive catalogue of options and services, enabling us to swiftly turn innovative ideas into physical creations. Below is a selection of the spring designs… Continue Reading …