Work Smarter in 2019
Learn Some Spring Terminology
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
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
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
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.
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
Happy Thanksgiving!
From the Ajax Wire Specialty Company family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
For the Young Engineer – Making Machines with Springs
It’s hard to believe it, but the holiday season is fast approaching. If you have an aspiring mechanical engineer in your life, then we have the perfect gift idea for you. Making Machines with Springs (Simple Machine Projects) by Chris Oxlade will provide a hands-on approach to understanding springs for your young scientist.
