EoW September 2012

Feature Springs

At the forefront of the industry Mount Joy Wire Corporation is at the forefront of the global wire industry, manufacturing top of the line spring wire for a variety of applications.

The company supplies wire to spring makers throughout North America in such diverse industries as automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace and construction. Expert technical support and manufacturing versatility have made Mount Joy an invaluable partner to customers for the past two decades. Mount Joy Wire is trusted in manufacturing speciality wire

▲ ▲ The Mount Joy headquarters in Pennsylvania, USA

for a wide variety of applications, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, agricultural and marine industries. All of its core products, including spring, brush, and oil tempered wire, are made in the US at its Pennsylvania headquarters. The total physical testing capabilities include microscopic analysis and physical testing conducted by metallurgical experts, guaranteeing the highest quality wire designed to meet the most exacting specifications of customers. The focus is on delivering value to every customer through continuous quality improvement. Founded in 1991 by experienced wire manufacturing professional Fred Krieger and his son Rick, Mount Joy Wire has seen exponential growth and success over the past 20 years. As a result of that growth, it has expanded its leadership on a global scale by entering the European and Asian marketplace. Mount JoyWire Corporation – USA Website : www.mjwire.com UK-based centre of excellence The Institute of Spring Technology is the UK-based International Independent Centre of Excellence for Spring Technology, offering a wide range of products and services to the spring industry supply chain, along with non-spring components. The specialist service is covered by internationally recognised (ISO 17025) UKAS and ISO 9001 accreditation. IST offers a comprehensive range of specialist mechanical tests for all types of springs and non-spring components to both member and non-member companies worldwide. The IST uses a unique range of both static and dynamic testing equipment, designed and built in-house, to fulfil the most exacting accuracy requirements. Certificates of conformance from the institute give complete assurance that springs are up to the mark. IST offers a comprehensive spring failure analysis service for springs and non- spring components to spring manufacturers, material suppliers and spring users all over the world, along with routine testing of materials for conformance to specification. Training courses run by IST’s engineers and metallurgists cover different topics, including manufacturing tchnology, material selection, and failure and prevention. The range of software includes the web-based spring calculator, the more advanced spring calculator professional and the unique online spring material selector database. Institute of Spring Technology – UK Website : www.ist.org.uk

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