Happy Easter! This year it falls on Sunday 4th April. The date changes each year as, in 325 AD, the Council of Nicaea decided to introduce a rule to govern the date Easter was celebrated (independent of the Jewish calendar) due to Christians all celebrating the event on different dates towards the end of the 2nd century. As a result, Easter Sunday was declared to fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon following (or on) either [...]
Back in October, a very special book was published – Jo Nelson’s The Secret Story of Springs. What makes this book so special to us, is that we were asked to contribute our spring expertise – and duly did! Published by Oxford University Press, The Secret Story of Springs introduces children to the abundant applications in which springs are used – from tweezers to trampolines – and has a great glossary of 300 words to help children achieve success [...]
Robert Hooke was born in July 1635 in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. He made a name for himself at the age of 25 as the physicist who discovered the law of elasticity in 1660 (which came to be known as Hooke’s Law). Robert Hooke discovered: Hooke’s Law Micrographia Cells Universal Joint Balance Wheel Iris Diaphragm Hooke's Law Developed between 1658 and 1678 and published in 1679, Hooke’s Law states that the stretching of a solid [...]
It is fundamental to optimal spring operation and spring longevity that it fits and works freely within the space available. While this may sound obvious, insufficient space for a spring to operate within is a common cause of spring failure. How Fit and Function of Compression Springs Affects Spring Longevity Compression springs often fit over a rod, within a bore, or sometimes both. It is imperative that the spring does not rub on either of these. This will prevent [...]
This post is the first in our series of blogs about what affects spring longevity. The first question is ‘could a spring last forever?’ and the answer is yes, it could do if The operating stresses are not too high The working temperature does not cause the spring to lose too much load The environment does not cause corrosion The spring is not abused The spring is well-made and free from imperfections. If a spring meets the above requirements, [...]
We were honoured to have been able to offer our experience and expertise and advise on the technical aspects of Jo Nelson’s latest book ‘The Secret Story of Springs’, published on Monday 12th of this month. Jo specialises in writing books which make educational information interesting and more accessible for children. The publication aims to give children an informative insight into the wonderful world of springs and introduce just some of the applications and ‘lingo’ relating to springs and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Recently JB Springs visited Low Ash Primary School in Shipley, following a competition at Bradford Science Week. JB Springs took Springtelligence to the Year 3 classes at Low Ash Primary School and taught them the basics of springs and where they are used in our daily lives. The pupils carried out an experiment, which involved looking at how increased extension of a spring-loaded catapult provided a greater force. This was done by measuring how far chocolate snowmen and Santa Claus [...]
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