We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.
We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.

The Ace Advantage

Unlike standard spring companies that rely on extensive inventories of standard tolerance springs, Ace Wire Spring specializes in manufacturing springs and wire forms to the specific needs and applications of our clients. We custom engineer and design springs to tighter tolerances and control production quality to ensure the tolerance is maintained for each spring.

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Why Choose Ace Wire Spring?

At Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., precision is at the core of our operations. We understand that when it comes to critical applications, every detail matters. That’s why we specialize in manufacturing springs with tight tolerances, ensuring that each product meets the exact standards your application demands. Unlike standard tolerance springs, which are designed with a broader margin of specifications suitable for non-critical uses, our custom springs are engineered with precision and accuracy in mind. We adhere to rigorous specifications and employ advanced techniques to deliver springs that not only meet but exceed the expectations of critical applications.

Our commitment to tight tolerances means that every spring we produce is carefully monitored throughout the manufacturing process, guaranteeing consistent repeatability and superior performance. When you choose Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., you’re choosing a partner dedicated to delivering the highest level of accuracy, ensuring that your springs are reliable, durable, and perfectly suited to your needs.

Trust in our expertise, precision, and over 85 years of experience to provide you with the quality and reliability that your critical applications require.

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Reliable Supply Chain & Custom Manufacturing Solutions

At Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., we are committed to providing flexible, high-quality manufacturing solutions tailored to your needs. From prototype development to full-scale production, we offer a range of services to help optimize costs, ensure quality, and streamline your supply chain. These value-added services are designed to support your project from start to finish.

  1. Prototyping & Sample Production – Need to test your design before committing to production? We offer both rapid prototypes and sample production to help validate fit, function, and performance.
  2. Industry-Specific Quality Compliance – We meet strict industry requirements by providing detailed certifications and compliance documentation, ensuring your parts meet all necessary standards.
  3. Cost-Effective Quantity Break Pricing – Our volume-based pricing structure helps lower per-unit costs for larger production runs, allowing for better cost optimization.
  4. Flexible Blanket Order & Inventory Management – We collaborate with customers to establish customized blanket order programs, scheduling shipments as needed to provide a steady, reliable supply of parts while reducing lead times.

 

For a more detailed overview of our customer solutions, visit the Custom vs. Stock Springs page.

 

Awards and Recognition

2024 – “10 Years of Service Award” – National Tooling and Machining Association, – NTMA Pittsburgh Chapter

2024 – “Women in Excellence in Metal Forming & Fabricating,  Julie Bruno” – Women in Manufacturing – Metal Forming Magazine

2023 – “NTMA Safety Award” – National Trailer Manufacturers Association, – NTMA

2022 – “Fast 50” – Pittsburgh Fastest Growing Co., – Pgh Business Times

2017 – “Family Business Award” – Pgh Business Times

2017 – “Woman of Excellence, Owner Linda Froehlich” – Metalforming & Fabricating Magazine

2016 – “Family Business Award” – Pgh Business Times

2015 – “Manufacturer of the Year / Premo J. Pappafava Family Business Award” – Pgh Business Times

2014 – “Governor’s Impact Award” – Commonwealth of PA

2014 – “Family Business Finalist Award” – Pgh Business Times

2013 – “Catalyst Connection’s Top 25 Mfg Client” – Catalyst Connection

Spring Comparison

This photo shows the difference between a stock spring and a custom spring with regards to tolerances.

The springs on either end of the picture are stock and as the images show, tend to bend in different directions. When standard tolerances are used, this variation of the spring is acceptable. But if the application requires the spring to be exactly straight, then only a higher tolerance spring will meet the needs of the application.

Another indication of tolerance is how many springs in a production run can hold the specified tolerance. If you were to order 1000 standard tolerance springs and spread them out on the floor, you would find that there are many variances in each spring, because the tolerance has a wide margin of acceptability. Now take 1000 Ace Wire Springs and spread them out on the floor. You will see nearly identical springs throughout the entire lot because the higher tolerance also provides less chance of variations.

If the spring is critical to the product or operation of a product, then a manufacturer must consider using a higher tolerance spring for reasons ranging from safety to product quality and durability.

Springs Customized to Your Specifications

At Ace Wire Spring, every quotation request we receive is sent to our engineering and design staff to create the spring and tolerances to meet the critical need set by our customer. Many stock spring manufacturers may simply match up the specification to an existing spring in inventory. We believe in manufacturing the right solution to your needs with a high tolerance custom spring. Ace Wire Spring and Form Company is a family owned business located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. For over 85 years we have incorporated our family values and reputation into every spring and wire form we design and manufacture. People come to Ace Wire Spring because we solve problems not just sell springs. Our level of customer services combined with our state-of-the-art equipment and expertise support our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality springs to our clients.

We also work with our clients to create blanket inventory programs to ensure that springs are always available to meet your production schedule.

An example of why additional information given to Ace by the customer can aid in the engineering of a proper design.

The customer approached Ace to make a Dumbbell or Hourglass Compression Spring for him, but would not say what it was ultimately for, only that it had to be exact to his specifications.

Ace reviewed the specs, and the Design Engineers came up with a suggestion on how the spring could work better than the measurements are given, however, without knowing the end use, Ace’s Design assistance could only go so far. The customer said to just focus on the measurements and make the spring as he asked.

Ace did, and when the customer received the spring to test it, it did not work the way he thought it would. He then came back to Ace, this time telling the company what the spring was for, and how it was to be used, and Ace design engineers were able to fix the design of the spring to ultimately fill the customer’s needs.

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