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5 Reasons to start a career in Manufacturing

This article was originally posted in 'Made in Yorkshire'. It’s exams results season and many young people will be deciding on what their next steps are. With companies valuing vocational qualifications over traditional further education qualifications, here are 5 reasons we young people should seriously consider a career in manufacturing and engineering. 1) The Pay There is a public perception that working in industry is dirty, highly demanding and low pay - but that viewpoint is outdated and wide of [...]

By JB Springs|2018-09-03T10:32:48+01:00September 3rd, 2018|

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 [...]

By JB Springs|2018-07-17T14:12:40+01:00July 17th, 2018|

‘Mad’ Inventor Colin Furze Replaces Bike Frame with Heavy Duty Springs

Internet inventor Colin Furze is renowned for his ‘mad inventions’. From his life-size Avengers-inspired Hulkbuster to the world’s fastest mobility scooter, Colin’s inventions range from the ingenious to the insane, and his latest project certainly caught our attention. Colin recently decided to replace a bicycle's traditional frame with three heavy-duty springs, which he creatively dubbed the ‘Bicycle of Springs’. Mark-I doesn’t quite work out as the inventor expected after deciding to weld some existing springs he had lying around [...]

By JB Springs|2018-06-11T09:41:34+01:00June 11th, 2018|

Factory Tour for Keighley Association of Engineers

We were delighted to welcome members of the Keighley Association of Engineers to our factory last month. They were treated to a behind-the-scenes look into the complete spring manufacturing process which also included a question-and-answer session. With a history dating back over a hundred years, the Keighley Association of Engineers is as active today as when it first formed in 1900 ( just five years after JB Springs was founded in 1895!). Operating a syllabus of events throughout the [...]

By JB Springs|2018-05-04T15:25:01+01:00May 4th, 2018|

Springs at Work

Springs are everywhere, and we rely on them to power small ordinary, everyday items, as well as huge multi-million pound aerospace and energy systems. In fact, you’re probably never more than five feet away from a spring of some kind. Here is just a few of the industries that use springs… Electronics It may come as a surprise that the electronics industry is reliant on springs and wireform products, but they have been used for many years in electrical [...]

By JB Springs|2018-04-03T16:44:27+01:00March 29th, 2018|

Compression Springs Are All Around Us

The most common type of spring you’ll come across (unless you’re a spring manufacturer) is a compression spring, due to its immense number of applications. So what is a compression spring and how does it work? A compression spring is a helical spring designed to resist pressure once applied. When a force is loaded onto the spring, it will put pressure on the spring to free it from its length to become shorter. Next, it will push the force [...]

By JB Springs|2018-03-04T12:13:17+00:00February 28th, 2018|

How to measure the length of a compression spring [Video]

The second video in our new Springtelligence video series will show you how to correctly measure the length of a compression spring. When specifying springs you must know your spring’s dimensions. There are millions of possibilities when it comes to spring design, so just knowing the working loads or the spring rate will not be enough as the spring can be any size in diameter or length. Watch the video to find out how to measure compression spring lengths. [...]

By JB Springs|2018-03-04T12:31:26+00:00February 21st, 2018|

How to count spring coils [Video]

The first video in our new Springtelligence video series will show you how to correctly count the coils of a spring. If you think this sounds easy, then you might be surprised to learn that counting the coils of a spring is one of the most frequently misinterpreted concepts of spring manufacturing. Failure to count and specify coils correctly can result in errors in specification drawings which can then carry through to the final production of the spring. Watch [...]

By JB Springs|2018-02-21T10:19:19+00:00January 31st, 2018|

Tension Springs or Compression Springs

Tension and compression springs are one of the most commonly recognised springs, although each have distinct features and benefits in their own rights. So what are the differences and how can they help you with your project? Although a tension and compression spring are both helical coiled springs, the difference in their functionality and purpose can be significant. In essence, tension springs are designed to bring components together, whilst compression springs are made to keep components apart. Tension Springs [...]

By JB Springs|2018-01-31T09:27:04+00:00January 12th, 2018|

Common Spring Applications – JB Springs

Springs are a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives. As spring applications are often out of sight, it is likely you’ll encounter something that incorporates a functioning spring of some description. For example, getting to work. Whatever mode of transport you use - most use some kind of spring. Below are just some of the most common, but surprising, occurrences of springs in our daily routines. Transportation Without springs, your daily commute would be considerably more uncomfortable. Whether you [...]

By JB Springs|2022-06-08T10:56:58+01:00December 12th, 2017|

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