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Materials Used in Springs: Galvanized Hard Drawn Wire

By Dave Ellner | Published February 19, 2019

How Galvanized Hard Drawn Springs Are Made

Galvanized hard drawn springs, also known as cold drawn springs, are made from hard/cold drawn wire. The hard drawn wire is manufactured through a process known as cold drawing. The wire being worked is coated in oil and pulled through a die, or series of dies, in order to reduce the width of the wire. This process is known as hard drawing. The wire is then galvanized through either hot-dip galvanization, or spray galvanization. That final product is formed into a galvanized hard drawn spring right here at Ajax Springs.

Springs Are Vital in Vehicles

By Dave Ellner | Published January 31, 2019

Though you may not realize it, we encounter the springy mechanisms and wire forms of springs on a daily basis as they are used in everyday objects. In fact, there is probably a spring in your sight right now! From the watch you wear to the car you drive, springs are everywhere, and we rely on them constantly.

Work Smarter in 2019

By awsAdmin | Published January 21, 2019

No one has to tell you that being a manufacturer gets more challenging every year. The cost or raw materials, sourcing quality parts, and finding qualified talent are just a few of the hurdles we need to cross to bring our products to market. Ajax Wire Specialty Company is here to help with at least one of those.

Learn Some Spring Terminology

By Dave Ellner | Published January 14, 2019

Without a basic understand of spring terminology it can be difficult to order a custom manufactured spring. The customer service team at Ajax will always assist in spec’ing out what you need, but learning some spring lingo will help ensure you get the correct spring for the job. Here are some of the most common and important terms in spring manufacturing:

Springs in Toys Bring Joy

By Dave Ellner | Published January 2, 2019

The holidays are over and of course that means your kids probably got some of the coolest toys.

As discussed in our previous blog posts, springs can be anywhere. But what you may not have known is springs are used extensively in the toy industry, also. Just take a look at some of the toys your kids received this holiday season. The spring could be the element of surprise that’s causing your child to enjoy the new toy so much.

The Use of Springs in the Agricultural Industry

By Dave Ellner | Published December 19, 2018

From watch makers to the auto industry, almost all modern industries use springs in their machinery and the agricultural industry is no acceptation. Springs are regularly used for the OEM and MRO of agricultural machines. Which makes them incredibly important, because without theses machines running properly one of our countries most valuable and necessary industries would be handicapped.

Springle Bells

By Dave Ellner | Published December 10, 2018

It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like…Springs?

OK, now that December is here it’s obviously time to start thinking about the holidays. And for those who celebrate Christmas, what better way to spruce up your blue spruce than with some festive wire spring bells! These fun and totally awesome Christmas tree ornaments are pretty easy to make and are great for showing off your love of all things springs.

Ajax Springs – Proudly Made in the U.S.A.

By Dave Ellner | Published December 4, 2018

Ajax Springs is a three-generation old business and we take great pride in the fact that we are a fully domestic product. All manufacturing at Ajax is done in the United States. We also label, bar code, and package all of our springs in-house. We are a major supplier of stock springs to the MRO and OEM industry and have established accounts with many worldwide manufacturers.

Trash to Treasure – More Amazing Spring Repurposing Ideas

By Dave Ellner | Published November 28, 2018

The holiday season is here! Need some new ideas for timeless decorations? You don’t have to be an artsy craftsman; you just need a little imagination. Forget finding this year’s wreath at Home Depot. Instead, get creative and make one from your old bedsprings. And, when the holiday season is over, you can embellish the wreath however you want so it’s completely customizable to change with the seasons.