JB Springs Feature in STEM Fantastic Futures
Our Sales Director David is a STEM ambassador with Transpennine STEM Ambassador Hub and joined the Wednesday and Thursday Fantastic Futures webinars. In his cameo, David shared Springtelligence knowledge, like how a tea bag uses springs and what to do if you’re asked to make something impossible…! It was great to hear from other industries, including Becky Richardson and [...]
Our Christmas Advert!
Yes, you read it right! Over the past few months, Christmas has been at the back of our minds. We decided that now more than ever some festive frivolity was in order. Various ideas were bandied about – many meeting their demise as soon as COVID was considered! Then, we had it. We thought, “what’s something which always goes [...]
In Memoriam: Vivienne Driver
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Vivienne Driver passed away on 12.11.20 after a short illness. Vivienne was company secretary and sales director of John Binns and Son (Springs) Limited for many years and was instrumental in the growth of the company over this time. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm for the care of [...]
What Did Robert Hooke Discover?
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 [...]
How Fit and Function Affect Spring Longevity
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 [...]
Apprentices Celebrate Graduation
Over the years, we have built well-established, close working relationships with our local schools and colleges – often visiting to present talks and host informative workshops. Another major way in which we use our facilities and capabilities to benefit the local community is employing apprentices. Jake Smith and Joe Wright, two of our recent recruits, have rapidly become very [...]
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