ALCO SPRING INDUSTRIES
Springs
Company Overview and Legacy
Alco Spring Industries, Inc., established in 1908, has a long-standing history as a manufacturer of hot wound coiled springs. The company recently announced a corporate rebranding, uniting all its subsidiaries and divisions, including Alco Spring Industries, under the A. Stucki Company name, effective January 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to leverage collective strengths and foster a unified brand identity. A. Stucki Company itself was founded in 1911 and has expanded significantly through acquisitions in the rail and related industries, with a focus on customer service, innovation, and quality.
Products and Manufacturing Capabilities
Alco Spring Industries specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality hot wound coiled springs, serving a diverse global customer base. Their products are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, freight and locomotive springs, mining, snow removal, track sensors, and vehicle suspension. The company's 150,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chicago Heights, IL, operates integrated production lines capable of fulfilling orders ranging from single springs to hundreds of thousands. They offer springs with diameters between 0.500 and 4.000 inches, engineered for specific applications and performance needs, including compression springs and specialized components like AAR D Springs and Locomotive Springs. Additionally, American Turbocharger Technologies, a related entity, provides turbocharger remanufacturing services, offering new, remanufactured, UTEX, OEM, and aftermarket parts, supported by 24/7 customer service.
Quality Assurance and Engineering Expertise
A commitment to quality and innovation is central to Alco Spring's operations. The company maintains extensive in-house inspection and testing capabilities, including static and dynamic load testing with axial ratings up to 200,000 lb MAX and transverse ratings up to 7,868 lb MAX. Magnetic particle inspection (wet or dry method per ASTM E-709) is performed by Level II NDT certified inspectors. Additional checks cover squareness and bearing surface flatness, with third-party lab specialty testing available for microstructure examination, chemical, and mechanical analysis. Alco's engineers continuously design specialized springs, leveraging strong relationships with steel mills to ensure optimal raw material quality and supply, ensuring reliability and durability across various demanding applications.
