
Leaf Springs and Suspension Components by Standen's
Today's suspensions are expected to incorporate light weight,
smooth
ride, and lasting service - and be competitively priced. Standen's
OEM and replacement leaf springs and suspension parts fulfill these expectations.
Since our inception in the 1920's, we have always looked to the future.
Standen's was the first in the North American leaf spring industry to apply
CAD-CAM (Computer Assisted Design and Manufacturing) to the manufacturing
and design process. This leading edge has never been relinquished.
Keeping to the forefront of quality, technology, and efficiency is a priority.
Standen's is dedicated to excellence through quality, commitment
and continuous improvement.
Open to new and innovative ideas, we participate in a global
technical network related to spring design and manufacture. Standen's information
sources include membership in the Spring Research Institute and other associations,
exchanges of technology and special agreements with other high-tech manufacturers,
and on-going close communications with our customers. A proven OEM and
military supplier, Standen's is committed to the International Standards
Organization ISO 9001 and MIL-145208-A specifications for quality assurance.
Design and Engineering Support
Beginning at the design phase, we use our combination of long experience,
up-to-date information, and modern computer technology to benefit our customers.
We verify engineering drawings received against the end use to ensure
that peak performance standards and cost efficiencies can be met. Experience
has proven that effective communication between Standen's and our
customers significantly aids in reducing costs, improving product
performance, and increasing value to our customers.
A Full Line of Leaf Springs and Air Suspension
Beams
Standen's is the largest full line leaf spring manufacturer in
North America, producing springs with load capabilities from 100 kg to
30,000 kg. Such flexibility is made possible by a carefully developed
manufacturing technology equal to any in the world. We continually
re-invest
in both people and equipment so that we can stay ahead of the needs
of industry. When a new generation of leaf springs or air suspension
beams is required, we're ready to produce them.
Advanced Technology Leaf Springs
A good example is our 2-leaf, 2-stage "DUAL-RIDE" parabolic spring
designed to protect modern trailers from fatigue and wear. While
the lighter high tech alloys used in the bodies and frames of the new trailers
allow increased payloads, they are more subject to fatigue caused by vibration.
Whether the trailer is deadheading or running fully loaded, Standen's patented
"DUAL-RIDE", 2-stage spring dampens this vibration and provides
a smooth ride.
Other advantages follow: Less bounce means more solid contact
with the highway than is possible with conventional springs, and therefore
longer
tire life. Driver comfort is improved and, with jarring minimized,
the payload sits tight, significantly reducing cargo damage. The smoothness
of the ride compares with air ride, yet the initial cost and maintenance
are much lower. This means a quicker payback.
Whether it is a parabolic long tapered spring such as the "DUAL-RIDE",
a suspension beam, a multiple leaf truck spring, or a light
trailer spring, all Standen's OEM, military, and replacement products
are manufactured to the same high standard. Before a production
run, prototype springs and components are rigorously tested beyond
the customer's specification in our extensive quality assurance labs. The
large capacity of Standen's spring forming, heat treating, and stress peening
facilities allows volume quality production under tight scheduling.
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