How To Choose A Quality Spring Manufacturer

Choosing a quality spring manufacturer is a multi-faceted decision making process. Here are some suggestions to help you choose a quality spring manufacturer:

1. Understand the background and reputation of the spring manufacturer

When choosing a spring manufacturer, it is very important to understand its historical background, industry experience, market reputation and customer feedback. This information can be obtained by visiting the official website of the manufacturer, consulting industry experts, or talking to other customers.

The official website of HSPR is www.h-spring.com

HSPR founded in 1987, 37 years spring manufacturing experience,HSPR is committed to scientific and technological innovation, and provides spring and stator comprehensive solutions for automotive, machinery, military, aviation, aerospace, people’s livelihood and other major fields.

HSPR spring are exported all over the world, And it is well accepted by our customers. HSPR serves Bosch, Songe, Hitachi, Beijing Petelai, Hubei Shendian Company, Shanghai Dix, Dongfeng Electric Company, AVIC Optoelectronics, Luoyang Air-to-air Missile Research Institute, etc.

2.Check the manufacturer’s qualification and certification

When choosing a high-quality spring manufacturer, checking its qualifications and certifications is a very important. Such as ISO 9001 quality management system certification, ISO 14001 environmental management system certification. These certifications can prove that manufacturers have reached certain standards in terms of product quality and environmental protection. Some professional industry will also conduct certification and evaluation of spring manufacturers, such as the China Spring Industry Association. These certifications and evaluations can be used as a reference basis for selecting manufacturers.

HSPR is Certified by ISO 9001:2015, IATF-TS16949:2016.

HSPR is a research and development, production of spring and starter stator high-tech enterprises, is the spring industry association council units, with R & D platform and technology center, Henan Province innovative pilot enterprises, specialized special new enterprises and Xinxiang City intellectual property advantage enterprises, intelligent manufacturing demonstration enterprises, the company has more than 50 patents, the company set up Henan Province Zhongyuan Spring Research Institute in 2003 Is a spring scientific research institution in Henan Province, committed to the research and development of new spring varieties, new processes, new technologies.

The company has introduced advanced and high-end technical talents 2 doctors, 2 masters, 5 R & D technical engineers, and is the designated postgraduate practice base of the General Institute of Mechanical Science Research.

HSPR Spring Research Laboratory

3.Inspect the production capacity and technical level

Evaluate production equipment and process

Inspect whether the manufacturer has advanced production equipment and technology, which directly affects the production efficiency and quality of the product.
Understand the production process of the manufacturer, observe whether it is rigorous, scientific, and whether it can achieve high-precision production.

HSPR has strong technical force, has international advanced spring production equipment and testing equipment:

HSPR Has More Than 100 Sets Of Various Spring Production Equipment, Which Can Produce Tens Of Thousands Of Products In Nine Categories Of Spring Series, With An Annual Capacity Of 500 Million Springs.

HSPR Has Independent Mechanical Performance Laboratory, Microcomputer Control Electronic Universal Testing Machine, Image Measuring Instrument, Force Measuring Machine, Salt Spray Testing Machine, Fatigue Testing Machine And Other Testing Equipment More Than 100 Sets, Strict Product Quality And Increase Product Development Efforts.

Analyze production capacity

Understand the production scale of the factory, including the number of production lines, the capacity of the equipment, etc., to assess whether it can meet your needs.
Ask manufacturers about their lead times and delivery capabilities to assess their productivity and supply chain management capabilities.

HSPR Spring has more than 100 spring production equipment and can produce more than 4,000 kinds of spring series. HSPR Spring has 2 production lines for spring surface treatment.The annual production capacity of HSPR Spring can reach 500 million springs and 800,000 motor stator assemblies.

HSPR can produce springs with wire diameters from 0.03mm to 60mm and can Custom compression spring, Tension Spring,Torsion Spring,Shaped Spring,Stamping Parts,Snap Ring, Spiral Spring, Wave Spring .etc

Inspect the technical team and R&D capability

High quality spring manufacturers usually have a professional technical team and strong research and development capabilities, can continue to innovate and optimize products.
You can evaluate the technical strength of the manufacturer by asking whether it has a dedicated R & D team and whether it regularly launches new products or new technologies.

HSPR’s technical team and R&D capabilities have significant advantages and strengths in the spring industry.

First of all, the company has a technical team composed of more than 200 professional and technical personnel. These technicians have rich professional knowledge and practical experience, and can provide strong technical support and research and development capabilities for the company. They follow the pulse of the world’s industrial development, focus on the research and development of spring manufacturing technology and product improvement, and promote the company’s technological innovation and industrial upgrading.

In terms of R&D capabilities, HSPR always adheres to market demand-oriented and technological innovation as the core. The company has strengthened cooperation with universities and scientific research institutions, and has developed a series of CNC spring machine and CNC system of spring machine, as well as a number of patented technologies with independent intellectual property rights. The successful application of these technologies not only enhances the core competitiveness of the company, but also makes a positive contribution to the technological progress of the industry.

In addition, HSPR also focuses on industry-university-research cooperation, and has established close cooperative relations with Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Metal Products Research Institute of Sinosteel Group, and Productivity Promotion Center of China General Institute of Mechanical Science Research. Through technical exchanges and cooperation, the company continues to introduce and absorb new technologies, new processes and new materials, which promotes the company’s technological innovation and industrial upgrading.

4.Inspect the raw materials

Source and quality of raw materials

High-quality spring manufacturers usually choose raw materials from reliable suppliers to ensure the quality and stability of raw materials. They will carry out strict quality control on raw materials, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy and other aspects of the test to ensure that it meets the production requirements.

Types and suitability of raw materials

Different spring products require different raw materials. High-quality spring manufacturers will choose the right raw materials according to the characteristics and use of the product, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and so on. They understand the properties, advantages and disadvantages of various raw materials and are able to customize the selection according to customer needs.

Processing technology of raw materials

High-quality spring manufacturers usually have advanced processing equipment and technology, which can accurately process and form raw materials. They perform heat treatment, surface treatment and other processes on raw materials to improve their mechanical properties and durability. At the same time, they also pay attention to the quality control during the processing to ensure that each spring product meets the quality requirements.

Environmental protection of raw materials

With the improvement of environmental awareness, more and more customers begin to pay attention to the environmental protection of products. High-quality spring manufacturers will pay attention to the environmental protection of raw materials, choose raw materials that meet environmental protection standards, and minimize pollution and waste emissions in the production process.

Inventory management of raw materials

High-quality spring manufacturers usually carry out strict inventory management of raw materials to ensure that the quality and quantity of raw materials can meet the production needs. They will reasonably arrange the purchase and reserve of raw materials according to the production plan and order situation to avoid affecting the production schedule and product quality due to the shortage of raw materials.

HSPR has long-term cooperation with well-known raw material suppliers such as Baosteel, Korea QS and Japan Toshiba, and HSPR has strict requirements on raw material quality. By working with these excellent suppliers, HSPR is able to ensure that the raw materials purchased are of consistent quality, excellent performance and good processability, thus providing a solid foundation for producing high-quality spring products.

At the same time, the establishment of long-term stable cooperative relationships with these suppliers will also help HSPR optimize procurement costs, ensure supply stability, and obtain more support and cooperation opportunities in new product development and technological innovation.

5.Price and delivery time and after-sales service

Price

Don’t just go for the lowest price, but analyze whether the offer is in line with the value. High-quality springs may cost slightly more, but generally have a longer service life and higher reliability. Consider the cost effectiveness of the spring throughout the product or equipment. Sometimes, choosing a slightly more expensive quality spring may reduce overall maintenance costs and downtime.

Delivery time

Find out the lead time of the spring from the manufacturer to ensure that they can meet your needs. Choose manufacturers that can flexibly adjust production schedules and delivery times in order to respond quickly in an emergency. Understand the manufacturer’s order tracking system so you can keep track of the status and delivery time of your order.

after-sales service

Choose those manufacturers that focus on customer relationship management, they are usually able to provide better after-sales service and longer cooperation terms.

HSPR has a comprehensive production planning and scheduling system to ensure timely production and delivery of springs. In terms of raw material supply, production equipment and technical support, HSPR has a relatively complete supply chain and resource integration capabilities to ensure the stability of delivery. For some urgent orders or special needs, HSPR offers expedited service or customized delivery solutions to meet customers’ special needs. HSPR has a professional technical team and after-sales service system to provide customers with timely and professional technical support and solutions. HSPR provides after-sales service commitments such as quality assurance and return to enhance customer confidence in the product and use experience.

6.visit Spring factories

Watching the factory on video or offline is one of the important steps in choosing a quality spring supplier. Both of these methods can give you a more intuitive understanding of the supplier’s production environment, equipment conditions, processes and product quality, so that you can make more informed decisions.

Video inspection

You can ask the supplier to provide video of the production workshop, or chat on live video, to observe the cleanliness of the workshop, the condition of the equipment, and the operation of the workers. This can give you a preliminary understanding of the supplier’s production capacity and management level.

Through the video, you can also observe the production process of the product, understand the process flow and quality control of the product. This will help you determine if your supplier has the ability to produce high quality springs.

When watching the video, pay attention to the details, such as the accuracy of the equipment, the operating specifications of the workers, etc., which can reflect the production level of the supplier.

visit factory

If possible, it is best to visit the supplier’s factory in person. In this way, you can more intuitively understand the supplier’s production environment, equipment status and the actual situation of the product.

During the site visit, you can communicate with the management and technical staff of the supplier to learn about their production experience, technical strength and problem solving ability. This will help you determine if the supplier has what it takes to meet your needs.

At the same time, you can also observe the production process and quality control of the product, and understand the control ability of the supplier in terms of product quality. This is very important for you to choose the right supplier.

HSPR cordially invites you and your team to visit our facility. We are very much looking forward to the opportunity to show you our production capabilities, quality control processes and the latest products and technologies.