Custom Coil Tines for Agricultural Equipment | Replacement Tine Springs Case Study

A vineyard management company reached out to Ace Wire Spring & Form Co. with an urgent challenge:

They needed custom coil tines for a specialized vineyard tillage equipment unit. Without a reliable source for replacement tine springs, downtime could affect crop yields. This equipment plays a critical role in controlling weed growth, aerating the soil, and protecting delicate grapevine roots during the growing season. The tiller’s design required durable, precisely formed coil tines that could attach seamlessly to the head unit and operate under the stress of frequent use in rocky and compacted soil conditions.

Unfortunately, their previous supplier—a spring manufacturer—had gone out of business. Without a source for replacement agricultural parts, their operation risked downtime that could directly impact crop yields. They needed a reliable manufacturing partner who could quickly match the original tine specifications, ensure long-lasting performance, and deliver durable coil tine springs before the season’s work began, leading them to work with Ace Wire Spring & Form Co.

A Hands-On, Problem-Solving Approach

The customer asked if the parts could be produced from a physical sample rather than relying on CAD files or blueprints. As a custom spring manufacturer for agriculture, we confirmed this was possible and requested that they send an unused coil tine along with an old head unit from the tiller. These reference pieces provided the exact dimensions, mounting requirements, and functional details we needed.

By physically measuring and testing against the head unit, our team ensured that the replacement tines would attach properly and perform with the same, or greater, effectiveness as the originals. Our approach also allowed us to account for various factors such as coil tension, leg angle, and springback, which are critical in field applications.

Custom Coil Tine Manufacturing for Agriculture – From Sample to Production

We provided a quotation for fifty coil tines, with production scheduled to meet the customer’s timeline for the upcoming tillage season. Because the order was low volume, we utilized our skilled operators and manually controlled coiling and forming equipment. This method allowed us to fine-tune each piece and maintain consistency across the batch.

Our operators drew on decades of experience manufacturing custom springs and wire forms for the agriculture industry to create the coil tine spring design. They ensured that each coil tine was shaped, tempered, and finished to withstand regular, heavy-duty use. The parts were heat-treated for strength, maintaining their shape under repeated stress in the field, resulting in durable coil tines.

Proven Performance in the Field

The finished coil tines were shipped on time, and initial customer feedback was highly positive. In field trials, the durable coil tine springs performed as well as the originals, and in some cases showed more resilience, reducing downtime and improving agricultural equipment reliability. The customer noted that the consistent quality and precise fit reduced downtime for adjustments and replacements during the season.

This project turned an urgent sourcing problem into a long-term solution. The vineyard management company now has a trusted manufacturing partner who can supply replacement tine springs as needed, helping to keep their equipment in service and their operations running smoothly.

Durable Spring Solutions for Farming Applications

While this case focused on coil tines for vineyard tillage, the same manufacturing expertise applies to a wide range of agricultural applications. We produce baler springs for hay and straw handling equipment, torsion springs for seed planters and harvesting machinery, wire forms for livestock equipment and fencing systems, compression springs for agricultural pumps and valves, and specialty tine springs for soil cultivators, rakes, and aerators.

By working directly with farmers, equipment manufacturers, and agricultural service companies, we help ensure that machinery stays operational, efficient, and customized to the industry’s unique challenges.

Whether it is a one-time prototype run or a full-scale production order, our team provides the same level of precision, durability, and responsiveness.

Work with Ace Wire Spring & Form Co. for Custom Coil Tine Manufacturing

This case study illustrates more than just a successful replacement project—it highlights the value of partnering with Ace Wire Spring & Form Co. Our team combines decades of engineering expertise with hands-on craftsmanship, giving agricultural businesses the confidence that their equipment will perform every time it’s needed.

We don’t just manufacture parts; we solve problems, reduce downtime, and create lasting solutions that keep operations running smoothly. If you need a custom spring manufacturer for urgent replacement parts, look no further than Ace Wire Spring & Form Co.

When you work with Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., you gain more than a custom spring manufacturer—you gain a dedicated partner who understands the demands of the agricultural industry and delivers custom agricultural springs and wire forms built to perform season after season.