Article Submission

Quality and Precision is so Important

Creating springs for advanced technology is a challenge in itself but one made even more complicated by the implication of the aerospace industry being bought into the equation.

Designing and creating components for the aerospace industry requires the precision quality and commitment in producing quality products that will sustain the rigours for the specialist job they have been designed for. One of these areas is the development of quality and precision aerospace springs for the industry and leading the way in design and production of such items is the UK based company G and O Springs who have been market leaders in aerospace springs for over 30 years.

Without any lack of attention to detail in the development of quality springs is something G and O have created an industry reputation for and they are continually setting standards within the spring industry with their element it is to develop car parts to a very high standard let alone the importance of developing quality springs to help keep aircraft in the air and people safe from potential injury.

G and O design, develop and manufacture a complete spectrum of springs from carbon steel springs through to stainless steel springs.

Steel is still a cost effective option and although, when treated correctly does raise more speculation when it comes to the type of job it will be required to do. If the job you are looking to accomplish involves less extreme performance then stainless steel is an ideal product to use. AMS5678 (17/7PH) / ASTM A313 Type 631 is a very often used material for most of the ‘new’ springs seen in the industry. AMS5678 is a hard-enable stainless steel which performs nearly as well, when treated and prepared correctly of course with some high carbon steels, certainly in terms of its performance qualities but also very much has the quality of being a stainless too.

Then there is BS 2S205 which is another widely used aerospace stainless steel grade very popular with many manufacturers. S205, which is a more commonly known name for it is a standard 18/8 stainless and although it doesn’t have the matching strength or fatigue ability as a 17/7 ph Steel it is by far cheaper to obtain and work with during the initial process. If your instruction doesn’t demand major performance S205 would be an adequate material to request from your spring manufacture.

Finding the best materials for your specific project is of course essential in any situation and one where you can rely on the expert to point you in the right direction. G and O Springs, with over thirty years of history are exactly that, experts you can rely on to advise you on your specific requirement when conducting a precision project.