An early Christmas present arrived at JB Springs in the form of a new dust extraction system for our spring grinding department. By capturing grinding dust at source, the system will contribute to improved air quality, enhanced operator safety, supports cleaner machines and consistent quality, another step in our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
At the end of November each year, Skipton launches its Christmas celebrations with the popular Skipton Santa Fun Run, a much-loved community event attracting thousands of participants. This year, Philippe, JB Springs’ Global Sales Director and Plant Manager, made his debut in the run alongside 2,500 Santas, including David, JB Springs Sales Manager, his wife and daughter. The annual Santa Fun Run raises vital funds for local charities, with Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Skipton a major beneficiary. As [...]
Compression springs can be made with different end types. Each one affects how the spring sits, how it carries load and how well it works in the final assembly. There are three common options. Closed and GroundThis is the most widely used compression spring end. The ends are closed and then ground flat so the spring sits square and upright. This is important when accurate load at length is required, for example in valve applications. If the ends are [...]
When designing a tension spring, there are many factors to consider beyond the visual style of the end. Spring rate, how loads are measured at specific lengths, and the tolerances required for the application all influence how the spring will behave in its final assembly. These characteristics work together to create consistent, reliable performance Alongside these core parameters, choosing the right tension spring end type is an equally important step in achieving high-performance spring behaviour. In most tension spring [...]
On Wednesday the 25th of September we had the pleasure of welcoming 20 members of the Keighley Association of Engineers to our site in Skipton. Within JB Springs we aim to align with CGR’s global goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, working to achieve this we will reduce carbon emissions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles. After a presentation from David our Sales Manager, we led 3 groups on a tour of the factory highlighting the processes [...]
At JB Springs we have installed electric charging points to help meet the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure for our employees, supporting the transition to cleaner transportation and promoting sustainability. The installation was completed by our brilliant local team from Easee. Within JB Springs we aim to align with CGR’s global goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, working to achieve this we will reduce carbon emissions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles.
At JB Springs within CGR, we believe that the future of spring manufacturing lies not only in cutting-edge technology but also in nurturing the next generation of skilled engineers. That is why we’re proud to offer apprenticeship programs, these are designed to equip young talent with the hands-on experience and technical knowledge required to excel the specialised field that is spring manufacturing. After a lot of hard work in the class room alongside working in our factory with [...]
JB Springs has a long and proud history of moulding young engineers who have developed their expertise in spring manufacture through our apprenticeship scheme. The latest success came when Sam Fox passed his Apprenticeship Engineering Technical Machinist, Level 3. Well done, Sam!
JB Springs’ managing director, Alex Driver, was recently invited to Giggleswick School to give a presentation on all things springs-related to their junior school. The talks were well-received with lots of questions and interest from the students, such as, “Do you think you could go a whole day without using a spring?” (The answer being, it’s very unlikely.) As a follow up to these talks, the Year 6 group recently came to JB Springs for a tour of the [...]
From 28th to the 30th March, David Whitfield from JB Springs will be attending the premier rail industry event SIFER in Lille, France, the only international B2B rail event which has been held every two years since 1999. Of the event, David commented, “The rail industry is an important sector for John Binns and CGR. Our broad range of production technologies and our diversified geographic footprint are key assets that provide value to our customers around the world. We [...]
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