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?
Springtech has been manufacturing metal pressings for decades, with in-house tooling design, fabrication, and maintenance at the core of everything we do. All pressings are produced at our advanced facility in High Wycombe, supported by a dedicated engineering and validation centre.
Our team works closely with customers at every stage — from initial drawing review through to first article inspection and ongoing production. We hold AS 9100 D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, and every component is manufactured under full traceability with comprehensive quality documentation available.
Whether you need a one-off prototype pressing or a long-run production programme, Springtech has the press capacity, tooling capability, and materials expertise to deliver to your specification.