Springs stand as unassuming yet vital players, powering a vast array of products and applications. From the delicate precision of medical devices to the robust resilience of industrial machinery, springs seamlessly integrate into an array of different mechanisms. Despite their simple appearance, springs are not mere components; they provide resilience, adaptability, and transformative power. Their ability to store and release energy with precision makes them indispensable in a multitude of industries, from automotive and aerospace to manufacturing and consumer goods.
Here at The Active Spring Company we have a highly skilled workforce with over 150 years combined experience across a vast range of sectors and industries. We are constantly innovating how we work and how we can support more customers, so our industry list is always growing. We offer bespoke and standard spring services so we can advise which solution is best for your project or can work with you to manufacture springs from samples, drawings or specifications. In the post we are going to explore some of the industries we work with and how our products are used.
Transport and Automotive Industry
The transport industry relies heavily on springs for performance and driving experience; this is commonly seen in suspension systems, where springs absorb shocks, providing passengers with a comfortable journey whatever the terrain. They are also used in clutch systems, contributing to smooth gear transitions, and in braking systems. This industry uses our full range of springs in various applications including the torsion, compression, tension, wire forms and pressings in rail, road and aircraft sectors.
Electronics
In electrical switches, springs enable the movement required for circuit completion and to make and break electrical contact between different components. The consistent force exerted by springs ensures stable connections, minimising the risk of signal disruptions or electrical failures. You may have seen this in battery contacts which incorporate springs to provide a secure connection between the battery and the device. Our tiny compression, torsion and pressing springs are used in electrical and lighting equipment for the electronics industry and we manufacture millions each year.
Military
In military applications, where reliability and precision are critical, springs play a significant role in various systems and pieces of equipment like aerials, headsets, communication devices and vehicles were like the examples above military vehicles often incorporate springs in suspension systems to absorb the shock of challenging terrains. Springs contribute to the effective functioning of military equipment, ensuring that mechanisms operate as intended in diverse and often harsh environments.
Medical
Medical equipment must be trusted for its precision and reliability in surgery, on hospital wards, with local doctors and healthcare in the community. The uses range from forceps, to regulating the flow in pumps to administer fluids, diagnostic equipment, respiratory apparatus, and equipment for musculoskeletal problems. We also manufacture many types of springs for a variety of medical applications including those used for Craniofacial Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Gas, Oil, and Petrochemical
Overall, the incorporation of springs in the gas, oil, and petrochemical sector is synonymous with enhancing operational safety, reliability, and longevity. Springs play a crucial role in various applications within this sector very commonly in the operation of valves such as butterfly, check and poppet valves where springs assist in maintaining proper valve closure and preventing leakage or in safety control systems managing pressure or flow. We use our compression and torsion springs in this industry including Inconel, Hastelloy and Nimonic versions.
Aerospace and Aviation
The aerospace industry uses springs in many applications such as landing gear systems, where springs absorb the impact during landings, ensuring a smooth and controlled descent which helps to contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of air and aerospace travel. Our springs are also used in types of communication devices where the torsion springs, wire forms and large conical springs to pressed parts are the most appropriate and effective solutions. We are especially proud that our products have been used on the Space Station and the spark ignition system on the Space Shuttle.
Industrial
The industrial sector encompasses a broad range of machinery and processes. They control and absorb shocks ensuring the longevity of components and a reduction of general wear and tear. We manufacture springs across motorsports to electrical, lighting, window and door hinge manufacturers, traps, automotive, lawn mowers, vending machines and exhibition displays.
Agricultural and Marine
Both the agricultural and marine industries operate in challenging conditions and springs play a crucial role in enhancing performance and durability. We supply compression springs, torsion springs, tension springs and wire forms and pressings for use on many agricultural machines. Suspension systems in agricultural vehicles incorporate springs to ensure a smooth ride and in marine applications the corrosive nature of the environments require durable materials designed for resilience.
In conclusion, the versatility of the springs we manufacture, and supply goes beyond their seemingly simple design. In the industries described above and more, springs serve as vital components for the reliability, safety, and efficiency of diverse mechanical systems.
Contact us Today for More Information
To hear more about the standard and bespoke services we can provide to your business don’t hesitate to contact one of our team members for a quote, guidance on your requirements or advice on where to start. You can phone us on 01371 830 557 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.