Associated Spring SPEC Ltd

PRECISION-ENGINEERED SPRINGS & COMPONENTS

A member of the international Barnes Group, Associated Spring is a major force in its own right with worldwide sales of standard and special springs exceeding ™180 million.

In the UK, Associated Spring SPEC Limited is backed by the extensive resources of the parent company enabling it to offer British development and production engineers an unprecedented range of precision springs and components from stock.

The company also works closely with design engineers on major experimental and prototype projects which frequently translate into high volume production of special springs and accessories.

Associated Spring prides itself on being considerably more than a world-class spring ISO 9001 approved manufacturer - in fact 80% of the company's business is precision-engineered custom solutions. Springs, precision stampings, electrical contacts, components and assemblies are designed to meet the specific needs of manufacturers in industries as diverse as automotive, telecommunications, white goods and biomedical devices. Associated Spring has invested heavily in advanced-technology and works in partnership with innovative OEMs throughout the world - not just as a supplier but as an effective resource.

From concept through prototype development and advanced computerised dynamic simulation technology to volume production, Associated Spring's own specialists have the expertise and capital equipment to develop new designs, alloys and materials - solutions that are engineered to perform consistently within the required parameters.

While this global organisation is able to provide customers with state-of-the-art design capabilities for significant new developments and/or advanced technologies, it must be said that the catalogue of Associated Springs Stock Precision Engineered Components (SPEC) is so comprehensive in terms of the number of individual items listed - as well as details of their specification and application - that it provides the majority of customers with a quick route to identifying precisely the spring, clip, washer or pin required. The range is so vast that nine times out of ten even the design engineer or model maker will locate exactly the right component in the SPEC catalogue - saving time and reducing costly trials and error, without the need for drawings or lengthy written specifications.

The breadth of the Associated Spring SPEC range, together with the company's extensive stockholding capability, also means that manufacturing and maintenance engineers can depend on continuity and consistency of supply - ensuring that production is never comprised for want of a spring or its components.

All Associated Spring precision components conform to the most demanding British or DIN standards of production and performance. In addition the company reinforces its commitment to quality with technical support facilities for customers that include research and development, sample testing, failure analysis, problem solving and design services. With a network of specialists and resources around the world, Associated Spring is confident that solutions to the most unusual problems can be found somewhere within the organisation!

Besides its SPEC products, Associated Spring is also a world-class producer of gas springs, die springs and thread inserts - all of which are detailed in separate product-specific catalogues. A significant expansion of the company's product range is in the formation of a partnership with DME mould and die components for the plastics and metalforming industries.

New products include a range of Mechanical Struts designed for a long life while maintaining consistent repeatable loads, are the ideal choice to replace conventional gas struts. Select from a wide range of standard Mechanical Struts and assembly modules, or we will custom design to meet the specific needs of many products within a wide range of industries.

Further information on Associated Spring products and services are obtainable from

Associated Spring SPEC Limited
Unit 4 Grosvenor Business Centre
Vale Park
Evesham
Worcs
WR11 1GS

Telephone 01386 443366 -
Fax 01386 446669
E-mail: sales@assocspring.co .uk