New Metal Allows Electricity to Flow While Blocking Heat
The properties of physics are hardly known to be fickle. The laws that govern electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics are, quite simply, unyielding. But that doesn’t mean there can never be exceptions to these rules. Science is about new discoveries, after all. Recently, a team of researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory […]
Choosing Between Quality, Quantity and Speed in Spring Manufacturing
When it comes to parts manufacturing, there are three main elements: quality, quantity and speed. It’s a similar triangle that you’ve likely seen before, and many experts state that you can only choose two of the three corners. Consider the following scenarios: If you want quality extension springs quickly, you’ll have to sacrifice quantity. If […]
Need Custom Springs on a Schedule? We Can Be Your Partner
Setting up a custom spring manufacturing schedule is one of the best decisions that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can make. Rather than placing a single order every time you need parts, you can simply have them delivered right when you need them. At The Yost Superior Co., we partner with OEMs across the country to design, […]
Can Your Springs Take the Heat? Try Inconel Superalloy
Temperature performance is just one of the many factors that go into spring design. When it comes to withstanding very high temperatures, nothing beats the resilience of inconel springs. This type of material far outperforms most others, so if you need a spring that can withstand heavy amounts of pressure and high temperature environments without suffering […]
What’s New in Manufacturing in 2017?
We are already almost a month into 2017! And since we have already made our New Year’s resolutions, we are now turning our focus to what 2017 has in store for the manufacturing industry. As precision spring and wire form manufacturers who serve OEMs in a variety of industries, we are always keeping an eye […]
How we Ensure Quality in Our Springs and Wire Forms
At The Yost Superior Co., we have been manufacturing and selling quality springs and wire forms for more than 100 years. The art and practice is practically ingrained into who we are, and we work hard every single day to deliver the very best products to companies in a huge range of industries. But how […]
It’s a New Year, But We’re the Same Great Company
It’s the new year and we here at The Yost Superior Co. have big plans. Last year was a great year for our company. We continued to bring the highest quality and service to our customers, continuing a 100-year trend that has defined our company for generations. We also had an amazing update to our […]
Welcome to the New Website and Blog
2017 is here, and big things are in store for our team here at The Yost Superior Co. If you are reading this, the first thing you will notice is the brand new look of our website, and it’s our pleasure to say, “welcome!” Welcome to Our New Website For more than 100 years, our […]
Everything You Need to Know About Spring Deflection
When it comes to spring design, precision matters. And the only way to create a spring that performs exactly how you want it to is to understand the precise engineering that goes into it. There are a lot of terms that come to mind when discussing spring design and performance. One of the most common […]
Choosing the Right Number of Coils for Your Springs
Choosing the right number of coils for your precision springs is just one of the many design factors that must be taken into consideration when placing an order. At The Yost Superior Co., our spring engineering team can help you design the precise spring you are looking for. To start, we will outline how the […]