Tour of Alcan Spring

So, if you guys read my build thread, you already know that I stopped by Alcan to have my springs resized. While I was there, I got a quick tour from Bill, the owner. Here are some pictures that I took while I was there. It's a neat operation and I'm really happy to support a business that bases 100% of it's manufacturing in the USA.
Pictures:
When I arrived, my new main leafs were waiting for me:

Bill showing me a press that his son modified for him:

Reworking my leafs:

Cut leafs ready to go in the oven:



The Oven:

Leaf templates hung up, with correct curvature for various heights:


Some machinery pictures... lots of it is 1930s vintage


Bill showing me the riveter:

U Bolt Stock

Nutnut is not sure about this place:

Loading up the new leafs:

Leafs built to my spec: Perfect fit

 

Very cool! I'm glad you got it all taken care of. Neat looking shop.

 

That was awesome to see . As I am going to be ordering springs from them really soon . Thanks for that !

 

^Thanks you guys! I'm glad you guys find the shop as interesting as I did. It was cool to see all the manufacturing taking place in Colorado, rather than in China.

 

Thanks for posting this. It is nice to put a face to a name.

I have been very satisfied over the years with the products that have come out of that shop. I too would always prefer to support the locally owned business.

 

^Me too. I continue to be impressed with the Alcans on my taco. I did a little flexing on the Waggy today it looks like they are going to work out awesome too. Plus, knowing that they springs won't fatigue over the years gives me good peace of mind.

 

Nice