Loads at Length for a Compression Spring [Video]
The next video in our Springtelligence series shows you how spring loads work and how it is derived from spring rate.
Outside Diameter Expansion of a Compression Spring [Video]
The latest video in our Springtelligence series shows how when a spring is compressed the outside diameter expands.
Skipton Sloggers hold onto title at annual charity rounder’s match
The 13th annual rounder’s tournament in memory of Trevor Driver and Jo Fletcher saw last year’s winners, Skipton Sloggers, retain their title. The contest is held in memory of Trevor Driver, who sponsored the Springboks through JB Springs, and Jo Fletcher, a rounder’s player who died suddenly in 2005. Nine teams - Skipton Sloggers, Settle, Bentham, Cowling, Springboks, Silsden, Embsay, Bradley, and a joint team, Threshfield, and Kettlewell, battled it out throughout the day in the wind and rain [...]
JB Springs welcomes Holy Family Catholic School for Bradford Manufacturing Week 2018
This month we welcomed the Years 11 pupils of Holy Family Catholic High School based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, to the JB Springs factory as part of Bradford Manufacturing Week. Bradford Manufacturing Week takes place between the 8th and 12th of October. The unique event showcases the district’s manufacturing companies. The idea is to encourage and educate young people around the opportunities that a career in manufacturing can bring, and how rewarding and fulfilling it can be. Launched by [...]
‘Things on springs’ – Objects of Celebration
JB Springs manufactures springs for a wide range of applications across many industries, but we are often approached to produce springs and wireforms for art and sculpture exhibitions. One of our most recent requests was to produce a number of ‘whisk springs’ to be used as part of an art exhibition based around other celebratory objects. ‘Things on springs’ was exhibited at a solo show in Glasgow, at the fantastic venue, Studio Pavilion. Claire Heminsley, a designer, maker, artist, [...]
End Types of a Compression Spring [Video]
The latest video in our Springtelligence video series shows you the different kind of ends of a compression spring.
Wireform hearts donated to Gargrave C Of E Primary School
JB Springs recently manufactured and donated a batch of wireform hearts to Gargrave Church of England Primary School in Skipton who were taking part in Gargrave village’s Open Gardens event on Saturday 16th June. More than 400 people, from as far afield as Edinburgh and Hampshire, enjoyed the event, with 23 gardens, including the school grounds, opened up to the public for the day. Garden visitors were treated to live music, art displays, a quiz and food and gift [...]
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification Attained
JB Springs has received certification to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, having successfully completed the transition from our existing ISO 9001:2008 certification. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is an assurance to customers that a company is committed to maintaining a consistent level of quality. The standard is based on a number of principles, including customer focus, the commitment of top management, process approaches and continuous improvement. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organisation that develops [...]
Active & Dead (Inactive) Coils [Video]
The latest video in our Springtelligence video series shows you what the difference is between active & dead (inactive) coils are on a compression spring.
Solstice Saunter runners will have a ‘spring’ in their step
JB Springs is delighted to announce we will be the main sponsors of this year’s Solstice Saunter at Bolton Abbey. Runners of all abilities are gearing up for this week's event - due to take place on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, on Thursday, June 21. The Solstice Saunter, organised by the Airedale Dodgers Running Club is one of three exclusive trail running events to be held at Bolton Abbey this year, and will raise money for [...]
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