How the manufacturing industry is futureproofing against pandemics Tim Parkinson, Airedale Springs’ Chairman, believes that something has to change now, so that manufacturers can prevent a similar situation from happening again. He said, “Not since the imposition of the three-day week back in the 1970’s has an event forced business to work differently. Any…
Constant force – constant load – constant performance from Lee Spring Ex-stock constant force springs from Lee Spring offer a flat force curve over most of their extension range – it is this major “table-top mountain” shape of force curve which ensures their value for certain applications such as counterbalances, door closers, cable retractors, hose retrievers…
High Pressure – small package – Lee Spring has the solution in stock Lee Spring are aware that certain mechanisms call for a big power to diameter ratio - small devices requiring firm, but not rigid, slender springs, such as in switches, ball plungers, safety relief valves, quick change tools and vice clamps. Consequently, they have designed their ex-stock…
High performance spring failure By Dr. Conor McCaughey, Metallurgist at the Institute of Spring TechnologyWithin all industries, certain components are known for their precise manufacture and exceptional performance. Within the spring industry, valve springs are considered some of the top performers. These springs are…
