From everyday consumer products to industrial equipment, springs are universal in all kinds of machines. Disassemble anything involving a mechanism and chances are, there is spring technology inside. Every spring comes with its own behavioural and design characteristics that must be considered depending on the project. As spring technology engineering has advanced due to advances […]

Spring life expectancy depends on the application in which the spring is being used. Factors such as force, environmental conditions and materials all have an impact on a spring’s life. Maximising your spring life cycle is essential to consider when specifying springs as they are vital components within the assembly of any project.  Spring failure […]

In recognition for our ongoing excellence as leaders in the spring industry, we are proud to announce that Irvine Springs was a finalist in the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ category at the ‘Business Insider Made in Scotland 2021’ awards. Our thanks go to the organisers and sponsors, and to our fantastic employees for all their […]

Robert Hooke was an English physicist, best known for discovering the Law of Elasticity, or,  Hooke’s Law. In this blog post we’re going to cover everything there is to know about Robert Hooke, from who he is and what he discovered, to his influence on modern science and manufacturing.  Irvine Springs is a spring manufacturer […]

Now that we’re a quarter of the way into the year, we want to make our official predictions for the future of manufacturing. We have identified 14 manufacturing trends which we believe will arise this year, as influenced by growing demand, advances in technology and the triumphs and failures of previous years. Although these trends […]

Irvine Springs is a leading name in bespoke spring manufacturing. For over fifty years, we have advised customers on a global scale about spring design for optimal performance and commercial advantage. A key element of this is ensuring that you have chosen the best spring materials and finishes for your purpose. In this post, we […]

The team at Irvine Springs hopes you, your family and work colleagues are keeping safe and well during this time. Neil Matthews, MD at Irvine Springs, has delivered an important message, reassuring our customers that we remain open for business during this unprecedented time and that our five core reasons to purchase from us are […]

Irvine Springs was established in 1969 manufacturing bespoke springs for local industry. In our 50-year history, we have advised customers across the globe on spring design for optimal performance. We also work with customers to drive cost from their designs to provide them with commercial advantage. This includes surface finish to enhance performance, or where […]