Proud To Support Inclusive Sport In Our Local Community
JB Springs CGR is delighted to support Bradford City FC Community Foundation with a £1,000 donation towards their Parkinson's Walking Football project. Launched in April 2025, this initiative offers free weekly football sessions for people living with Parkinson’s and other conditions affecting mobility. More than just sport, it creates a friendly and supportive environment where participants can stay active, [...]
Spring is Springing
What a great sign on Skipton high street outside Light House Lane shop. Spring has definitely arrived in Skipton, and with it comes plenty of fresh growth around the business too. Over the past month, we’ve welcomed several new customers on board and started first-time production on 30 new parts. It’s been a busy start to the season, but [...]
Düsseldorf Wire Show 2026
Owen and Tom recently attended the Wire Show in Düsseldorf, the event provided a great platform to meet with existing relationships and make some valuable new connections along the way due to the diverse range of leading manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts. Overall, a really productive couple of days, coming back with plenty of fresh ideas and inspiration for [...]
He Doesn’t Just Have a Passion For Springs
Philippe, the JB Springs plant manager and CGR global sales director, is an active member of the Skipton Choral Society Choir alongside his wife, Stéphanie. Recently, both participated in a performance for the choir during the passion music concert that took place at Skipton Town Hall. Several employees from JB Springs attended to support Philippe, and all had a [...]
All Shapes, Sizes, and Types of Springs
At JB Springs we manufacture springs of various sizes, ranging from 0.3mm to 20mm wire encompassing all types and sizes of springs. (compression, tension, torsion, flat, and wire form parts). Recently, we manufactured one of our longest springs, measuring over 40 meters in length, having to use the entire factory when coiling.
Tension Spring Loads at Length Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter
Loads at length define the force a tension spring produces when stretched to a specific length. Unlike compression springs, tension springs are designed to work in extension and include an initial preload that must be overcome before any movement occurs. Loads at length provide a clear and practical way to specify real working performance. What Are Loads at Length [...]
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