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 [...]
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 [...]
Torsion Spring End Types Explained: Fit, Function and Best Practice
Torsion springs store energy by twisting and produce torque in response to rotational movement. The ends of a torsion spring, often called legs, are critical to how the spring mounts and how torque is transferred into the assembly. The shape, angle and length of the ends directly affect fit, performance and service life. Straight Leg Ends Straight legs extend [...]
Compression Spring End Types Explained: Fit, Function and Best Practice
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 [...]
Tension Spring End Design: Choosing the Ideal Option for Your Applicationhttps
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 [...]
Giggleswick School Receive Springtelligence Class & Factory Tour
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 [...]
JB Springs Visit The Boyle and Petyt Primary School
Back in September, we volunteered through our position as STEM Ambassadors to take part in the STEM Pen Friends Project. The project’s creation aimed to give children the opportunity to develop their literacy skills as well as gain more of an understanding as to what working in STEM may entail. We were partnered with The Boyle & Petyt school [...]
South Craven Visits JB Springs
On Tuesday 11th October, as part of Bradford Manufacturing Week, South Craven school visited our site at JB Springs in Skipton for a tour and a talk. It was a pleasure to welcome them here and show them ‘behind the scenes’ of spring manufacturing! We first gave a presentation about who we are and what we do here at [...]
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