by The Institute of Spring Technology | Jul 20, 2020 | Case Studies, Spring Testing
Within all industries, certain components are known for their precise manufacture and exceptional performance. Within the spring industry, valve springs are considered some of the top performers. These springs are typically manufactured from material with the tightest...
by The Institute of Spring Technology | May 26, 2020 | Spring Testing
As the leading institute for spring failure investigations we often get asked what are they and what do they entail? To demonstrate our process we have created this infographic which guides you through our procedure. For a look at a failure investigation follow our...
by The Institute of Spring Technology | Apr 29, 2020 | Specialist Articles
Introduction Residual stresses are a little counter-intuitive to the idea that a stress is defined as a load acting over an area. Residual stresses are stresses that remain after a force has been removed. They are contained within the component without any external...
by The Institute of Spring Technology | Mar 20, 2020 | Spring Testing, Testing
Springs are highly stressed critical components that must undertake millions of cycles during their life. Customers demand longevity and high performance from a product, because of this it’s important to understand how your spring will behave. Fatigue testing is a...
by The Institute of Spring Technology | Mar 6, 2020 | Case Studies
Our failure analysis and testing services have been helping companies for over 70 years to understand why a spring failed and what steps can be taken to improve its life. Springs are often critical components and are found in a huge number of products across many...