Airedale Springs MD Runs His Age in Miles in One Month
We’re thrilled to announce that Airedale Springs’ Managing Director, Sean Parkinson, has completed his JustGiving challenge of running his age in miles over January 2022. We’re sure he won’t mind us revealing that he ran a whopping 54 miles, and in doing so, raised over £600 and counting for Sue Ryder. It’s not too late… Continue Reading …
Our Spring Manufacturing Capabilities for The Electronics Sector
It may be surprising to learn that the electronics industry relies heavily on springs and wire forms. Electrical equipment and appliances like mobile phones, games consoles, remote controls, keyboards, and everything in between, can utilise springs and wire forms thanks to their diverse, multi-functional properties. Here at Airedale Springs, we manufacture a wide range of… Continue Reading …
An Introduction to Flat Springs
When most people think of springs, they usually picture the classic helical shape – a tightly wound coil of wire typically found in compression and tension springs. While coiled springs are incredibly popular and functional, sometimes a more unusual, bespoke spring is required for a specific application. Today, we will take a closer look at… Continue Reading …
Year in Review 2021
2021 was a challenging year full of unexpected changes for many industries, manufacturing included. But, it was also a year full of achievements, firsts, and exciting developments for the team at Airedale Springs. As the year draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to look back and reflect on the last… Continue Reading …
What is Spring Deflection, and Why Is It Important?
If springs are integral to your industry, it’s important to understand their properties and how they function within a given application. An elastic object that stores and releases mechanical energy is valuable to many applications, but not all springs are the same. If you need to identify the correct spring for a specific function, knowing… Continue Reading …
The Vital Role of Springs in Medical Prosthetics
Artificial limbs and joints have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. The field of medical prosthetics continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve to improve the lives of those with missing limbs. Some prosthetics are simple in design, crafted by hand to provide basic functionality in place of an absent… Continue Reading …
What Are CNC Machines and How Are They Used In Manufacturing?
CNC machines are at the heart of everything we do here at Airedale Springs. Our wide range of wire-forming and coiling machinery allow us to manufacture thousands of high-quality springs and wire forms with incredible precision. Our CNC machines give us the ability to meet customer expectations, no matter how simple or complex their needs…. Continue Reading …
An Introduction To Helical Springs
Helical springs are some of the most popular and widely used springs available on the market and are common across many applications in many industries. You’ll find helical springs in consumer products, machinery, trains and other modes of transportation and industrial equipment. The helical spring was pivotal to the Industrial Revolution and has continued to… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs Invests 200k to Increase Capacity
We’re pleased to announce that Airedale Springs has recently introduced a new Wafios FMU16+ to our comprehensive range of CNC coiling and wire forming machinery in response to increased manufacturing demands. This £200,000 investment in new machinery will increase capacity and form part of a broader plan to improve efficiency across the company. Our Wafios… Continue Reading …
Spring Materials: Non-Ferrous Alloys
Most springs share a common goal – they’re manufactured to store and release energy as required. Many materials on paper can perform this task (including paper itself, although we wouldn’t recommend it), but not all springs materials are created equal. When determining what spring you need for your required application, it’s essential to consider the… Continue Reading …