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JB48 ‘Springs’ Back Into Action!

After being turned off once the pandemic broke out, our custom order service JB48 has been switched back on and is ready and raring to begin processing and producing new bespoke springs once more! How it works: Spec your spring or springs online through our website jbsprings48.com Place your order We’ll manufacture your custom springs to your exact specifications and dispatch your finished springs within 2 working days of you placing your order online Every spring is custom made [...]

By JB Springs|2020-09-06T13:55:02+01:00September 6th, 2020|

Equipment Spotlight – New Torsion Tester

We consistently demonstrate our dedication to staying at the forefront of the spring manufacturing industry through our investment in the highest quality, cutting-edge equipment. Another development made recently at JB Springs is the addition of a brand new MicroStudio PTM5 torsiometer. This machine will enable us to accurately measure the torque of the torsion springs we produce. We have also invested in three load cells for the measurement on compression and tension springs. Through investing in industry-leading kit such [...]

By JB Springs|2020-09-06T13:20:58+01:00September 6th, 2020|

Spring Equipment Spotlight – New Load Testers

JB Springs consistently demonstrate our dedication to staying at the forefront of the spring manufacturing industry. This shows through our high-quality, cutting-edge equipment investments to assist in our production of compression, tension and torsion springs and wireform products. Most recently, we have installed brand new load testers (image above). Made by Italian machinery manufacturers and industry leaders Microstudio using advanced technology, these devices automatically and accurately measure static length and load capabilities of tension and compression springs, with a [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-03T14:21:45+00:00September 6th, 2020|

Doing Our Bit In Fight Against Covid-19

In these testing times, the team on the shop floor at JB Springs can be proud of contributing to the fight against Coronavirus. Over the last eight weeks we have been manufacturing springs for ventilators, hospital beds, and our 3D printer has been producing components for PPE visors.These springs for ventilators were manufactured and dispatched within 24 hours of the order being received.

By JB Springs|2020-08-26T12:53:17+01:00May 15th, 2020|

3D Printed Face Shields

JB Springs is putting its 3D printing technology to good use during these difficult times by producing the face shields to help local frontline workers to stay safe.

By JB Springs|2020-05-15T16:09:10+01:00April 12th, 2020|

New E-Commerce Spring Website Shortlisted For Award

JB Springs’ innovative new e-commerce website has been shortlisted in the ‘Web Development Project of the Year’ category in the 2019 Digital Entrepreneur Awards. The website has been nearly two years in development and has gradually evolved during that time to now offer, what we believe, is the slickest, most comprehensive online custom spring buying experience in the world. JBSprings48.com allows the user to create and order over 200 million product (spring) variations based on their inputs and once [...]

By JB Springs|2020-08-26T13:15:10+01:00October 30th, 2019|

Skipton Girls’ High School Prepare For Regional Land Rover Competition

Work is already underway at Skipton Girls’ High School as they prepare to enter several teams in the Land Rover 4X4 In Schools competition again. Last year SGHS reached the National Finals of the competition and the 4x4 teams have been really busy developing their 4x4 cars in preparation for the Regional Finals on the 10th January, held at the National Centre for Motorsport Engineering. JB Springs went along to help provide advice and support to the teams in [...]

By JB Springs|2019-10-30T16:56:57+00:00October 30th, 2019|

JB Springs Welcome a Robotic Arm to the Team

JB Springs have recently acquired the UR10 E series, a six axis robotic arm that is currently undergoing Springtelligence training before it joins the production team. The UR10 E series has five key benefits, including: flexible deployment, easy programing, fast set-up, fast payback and unobstructed collaboration for greater productivity. The robotic arm has been dubbed the Universal Robot family’s most powerful robot. At JB Springs, we are continually striving to develop our linear manufacturing, therefore investing in a universal [...]

By JB Springs|2019-07-02T15:31:40+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Former Employee Coaching The Winning Premiership Rugby Champions

Congratulations to former employee, Ian Peel, who was part of the coaching team for the winning Saracens rugby team at Twickenham in the Championship final last month. The Saracens secured the double by overturning an 11-point deficit to defeat Exeter Chiefs in a gripping Gallagher Premiership final. Read the match report here.

By JB Springs|2019-06-27T14:26:44+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Manufacturing Capacity Expanded with Extra 5,500 sq ft of Space

JB Springs have recently moved into the neighbouring unit which has added an extra 5,500 sq ft of manufacturing space to our Skipton site. The facilities increase the production capacity of JB Springs as we continue to employ a lean manufacturing ethos.

By JB Springs|2019-04-17T10:52:27+01:00April 17th, 2019|