The Institute of Spring Technology is a unique centre of excellence combining expert knowledge, advice with a wealth of services
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29 Jul 2025
Compression spring end fixation refers to how the ends of a compression spring are secured or supported within its assembly or housing.
Hit play to learn more about end fixations and why they matter in #SpringDesign and manufacturing. ๐
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28 Jul 2025
7 days is a long time.
You could binge watch an entire series, learn to bake sourdough or... you could test out the full power of #SpringCalculatorProfessional. ๐
Ready to make those 7 days count? Request your trial: bit.ly/3KXNn5h
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25 Jul 2025
Weโre the #spring experts... but we donโt actually make springs?
Thatโs right - we donโt manufacture them, but we do know exactly who does. ๐ค
Through our Sales Lead Service, we connect you directly with trusted UK #SpringMakers & suppliers. Start here: bit.ly/44We9Ul
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24 Jul 2025
Material selection is an important process in #SpringManufacturing, so knowing the technical terms used in spring materials is essential.
Hit play to learn more about these terms๐
Want more bitesize videos on spring materials? Head over to our YouTube: bit.ly/3TTYWPe
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23 Jul 2025
Feeling the midweek fatigue? ๐ฎโ๐จ
Your springs do too - and weโre here to test just how much they can handle.
Replicating real-world conditions through #FatigueTesting tells us if the spring is fit for purpose and is the only way to validate a spring's behaviour or material!
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22 Jul 2025
If you're running a failure analysis, #decarburisation depth is often one of the first things checked.
Measuring it is essential for understanding whether surface weakening contributed to the failure, and for determining if the spring met specification during manufacturing. ๐
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21 Jul 2025
Corrosion itself doesn't usually cause springs to fail outright.
Instead, it creates tiny pits on the surface, which act as stress concentration points, triggering premature fatigue. ๐ฅ
Check out our blog post for more info on signs of corrosion: bit.ly/3s3w6BJ
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18 Jul 2025
SCP is built to make your work easier, faster and more accurate.
Whether you work in automotive, aerospace or agriculture - if you're involved in the #SpringMaking process from design to manufacture, then SCP is the tool designed to help you get it right, every time. โจ
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17 Jul 2025
Did you know there are 4 recommended #alloys for #springs? ๐
Hit play to find out the importance of #NACEApproved Materials for #springs & why choosing the right one is critical in preventing corrosion & costly failures in demanding environments.
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16 Jul 2025
Nested compression springs are multiple #CompressionSprings assembled together, typically placed one inside the other or side by side, to work as a single unit.
This design allows for greater load capacity or variable spring rates within a compact space. ๐
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15 Jul 2025
As the name suggests, rectangular wire #CompressionSprings are made using wire with a rectangular cross-section instead of the more common round wire.
This type of spring is ๐จ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฎ stiffer for the same space, which means you can reach much higher forces. ๐
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14 Jul 2025
Springs are critical components in many applications, so ensuring their quality & reliability is absolutely essential.
Thatโs why weโre proud to hold #ISO9001 - a mark of our commitment to the highest standards in design, testing & technical services for springs worldwide ๐ค
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11 Jul 2025
All of this and an expert team = your one-stop hub for everything spring-related.
We're a unique centre of excellence for #SpringTechnology, advising and supporting businesses in every aspect of the spring #supply chain. ๐
Let's get started: bit.ly/3D4eg3z
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10 Jul 2025
Unsure how #TorsionSprings actually apply load? ๐
We explain it all in this short video - so you can understand more about how these springs store and release energy through twisting motion.
You can head over to our YouTube channel for more videos: bit.ly/3REsjEV
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9 Jul 2025
Improves lifespan, reduces risk of surface cracks and removes burrs - that's just a few of the benefits from shot peening your components.
And there's plenty more! โจ
Interested? Speak to our team today: bit.ly/3D4eg3z
#ShotPeening #SpringDesign #SpringManufacturing
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8 Jul 2025
Increases in temperature will progressively decrease the #TensileStrength and Young's modulus of an alloy.
What does that ๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ mean?
At high temperatures, metal springs (or any components) may weaken, stretch more easily and be more prone to failure under load! ๐
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7 Jul 2025
Did you catch any of the Grand Prix?
Itโs fascinating to think that at those speeds, the smallest mechanical elements have to perform flawlessly. That includes #springs - not just in suspension, but hidden in systems like gear shifts, throttle controls & braking mechanisms. ๐
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4 Jul 2025
That's our mission. ๐ซก
We're passionate about educating the #SpringIndustry, so weโve created a range of resources to help promote our industry.
Through online learning, videos & in-house training, we make spring knowledge accessible to everyone: bit.ly/4jT2A70
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3 Jul 2025
Hot coiling annealed materials for #springs involves shaping spring wire at elevated temperatures after it has been annealed.
It's a heat treatment that softens the metal by relieving internal stresses and restoring ductility. ๐ฅ
More bitesize videos: bit.ly/3TTYWPe
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2 Jul 2025
Our experience, knowledge & dedication to spring health & safety givse us a ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฆ๐ช๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ when investigating #SpringFailures.
Just like this one below, we dig deep - combining tried-and-true techniques with advanced tools like SEM imaging and EDX analysis!
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