James Spring & Wire Co.
Springs
Company Overview and Heritage
James Spring & Wire Company, established in 1960 by Richard James, the inventor of the iconic 'Slinky,' is a specialist in custom spring manufacturing. Located in Pennsylvania, the company has built a reputation as an industry leader in producing custom springs, wire forms, strip forms, and precision metal stampings. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, James Spring & Wire is committed to quality, with advanced in-house engineering and state-of-the-art production facilities. The company proudly manufactures 'Made-in-USA' parts and adheres to a DRC Conflict-Free Sourcing Policy, serving customers across the US, South America, Europe, and Asia, with an average monthly production of three million parts.
Comprehensive Product and Service Portfolio
The company offers a wide array of precision-engineered products. Their custom spring capabilities include compression springs, extension springs, and torsion springs, with wire size ranges typically from 0.005' to 0.250' (0.15mm to 6.35mm). They also specialize in custom wire forms (0.015' to 0.250' wire diameter), precision metal stampings (up to 0.093' thickness), and strip forms (0.015' x 0.375' to 0.125' x 1.875' strip size). A diverse range of materials is utilized, including various stainless steels, carbon steel, alloy steel, brass, nickel alloys, Beryllium Copper, Elgiloy, Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, MP35N, Music Wire, Nitinol, Phosphor Bronze, Oil Tempered, and Titanium. Beyond these, James Spring & Wire produces a complete line of HVAC air filter clips and fasteners, available in galvanized hard drawn, 302 stainless steel, or spring tempered steel with a zinc plate finish. A notable proprietary product is the 'Pipe Viper,' a durable heavy-gauge spring steel tool designed for cold bending PVC pipe and conduit, available in nine sizes from ½' to 4'.
Manufacturing Expertise and Industry Applications
James Spring & Wire Company's manufacturing prowess is supported by CNC spring coilers, CNC wire formers, four-slide machines, and presses. Their in-house tool and die shop facilitates rapid prototyping and custom tooling, minimizing reliance on external vendors. The company provides a range of secondary operations and finishing options, including various surface treatments like anodizing, passivation (citric & nitric), powder coating, and plating finishes such as black oxide, chrome, and nickel. Their products find applications across numerous sectors, including medical devices (orthopedic implants, surgical tools, drug delivery), aerospace, automotive, electronics, HVAC systems, construction, agriculture, utilities, and general industrial equipment. Technical guidance from Sales Engineers assists clients in product specifications and manufacturing methods to achieve optimal quality and cost efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction and problem-solving.
