What Are Pressings?
Pressings are stamped or formed metal parts, often flat or shallow in depth, and used for structural support, retention, shielding, and conductivity. Every Springtech pressing is made to exact customer requirements, from high-current electrical systems to ruggedised environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Range / Options |
|---|---|
| Strip Thickness | Up to 4 mm |
| Strip Width | 5 mm – 200 mm (cut blanks to 600 mm) |
| Type | Single action, automatic an multi-side presses up to 120 tonnes |
| Presses | Mechanical and Hydraulic |
| Tooling | Manufactured to drawing |
| Surface Finishes | Zinc plating, passivation, shot-peening, special coatings |
Material Options:
Stainless Steel (302, 316, 17-7 PH), Inconel, Phosphor Bronze, Carbon Steel, Super Duplex, Hastelloy, plus all four NACE spring material and others upon request.
Applications by Industry:
Aerospace & Defence: EMI shields, lightweight brackets
Automotive: brake shims, interior fixtures
Medical: conductive strips, bracketed shields
Oil & Gas: isolation plates, system mounts
Telecoms: enclosures, contact arms
Find out more about our industries
Quality Assurance & Engineering Support
Springtech is AS 9100 D & BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 certified and follows stringent quality procedures. Every component is manufactured under traceable controls, with the option for:
- Shot-peening for fatigue life enhancement
- Design validation through simulation and load testing
- Material certification and compliance documentation
- First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) upon request
- In-process and final dimensional inspection
Why Springtech?
With decades of tooling and pressing experience, Springtech manufactures bespoke pressings that meet complex functional and environmental requirements. All of our components are produced onsite at our advanced facility in High Wycombe, supported by a dedicated engineering and validation centre.
Our experienced team works collaboratively with customers to ensure each spring exceeds its lifecycle requirements, with careful attention to load conditions, fatigue performance, material suitability, and dimensional tolerances. We’re trusted by industry leaders across aerospace, defence, oil & gas, and medical sectors for our technical capability and reliable production standards.
With in-house design support, material traceability, and rigorous validation procedures including shot-peening, first article inspection, and tailored fatigue testing. Springtech delivers precision extension springs you can depend on.