Two New Recruits
Last year we welcomed two new members of staff – Des and Lisa Martin – to our despatch and purchasing team respectively. The couple both served in the RAF and bring a wealth of experience in a range of areas, making them valuable people in the JB Springs team. Des joined the RAF aged 16 and served for 22 [...]
Caterpillar Crawler Renovation Completion
Towards the end of last year, our team at JB Springs provided a spring for a vintage 1926 2-ton Caterpillar (CAT) crawler machine; from 1925 to 1928, 8,565 of these were made before being discontinued. Its spec includes a 3-speed gear transmission, 10-inch tracks and a lever that acts as the steering wheel. We recently received some pictures of [...]
STEM Ambassador Work
Our director at JB Springs, Alex Driver, volunteers as a STEM Ambassador. This involves sharing his industry knowledge and expertise through hosting talks and activities to spark an interest in STEM in younger generations. A vital part of securing a pipeline of future talent within the industry is nurturing this interest at a young age. At JB Springs, our [...]
Common Mistakes in Torsion Spring Design – Video
Our brand-new Springtelligence video looks at the common mistakes made when designing a torsion spring. The four main spring design flaws which we look at and demonstrate in this video are: - Incorrect direction of operation - Inside diameter too small - Body length too large - Overstressing It is also important to consider: - The size of the [...]
JB Springs’ Laser Cutting Capabilities
Last summer, we invested in a new AMADA LASMAC LC2415 Alpha IV NT laser cutter. With a maximum cutting speed of 20m/min and a CO₂ hybrid style laser and ball screw drive system, the machine cuts a maximum sheet of 5040mm x 1550mm x 300mm and is a further expansion of our offerings at JB Springs. Along with any [...]
John Binns Go Bowling
With a Matrix bowling alley 10 minutes up the road, at JB Springs we welcome any excuse for a team trip out! On the last Friday of January, we convened at Matrix after work and had a fantastic time winding down with some friendly (but competitive!) bowling.
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