Company Profile

In the commercially dark and uncertain days of the great depression, Lovells Springs founder, George Lovell, took the courageous step of leaving the corporate security of Pioneer Railway Springs Pty Ltd to begin with his three sons, his own company in 1930

George and his sons manufactured their own spring making equipment including furnaces and forming equipment and as a result of hard work, Australian ingenuity and determination the business flourished.

Lovells has cemented their reputation as a world leader, manufacturer and supplier of premium quality springs and suspension components to suit a broad range of applications for automotive, agriculture, mining and railway industries.

The company’s philosophy of “Up to standard, not down to a price” paired with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvements provide the basis for the quality of products, as well as the quality of the business relationships developed with their clients.

Materials
All spring steel used in the manufacture of Lovells Springs is sourced from OneSteel (previously BHP) to AS1447-1991 (Unless specified otherwise). Spring steels used include silicon manganese, silicon chrome, carbon chrome and other micro alloy spring steels.

Research and Development
Lovells have gained a reputation as being at the forefront of spring design and manufacturing techniques as well as high quality suspension components by committing to the finest quality materials available, skilled staff, computer spring design and test equipment, PLC (Programmable Logic Controlled) manufacturing equipment and extensive road and race tested products to ensure "THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE"

Lovells springs are designed on advanced computer aided programs and sophisticated in house test machines, before extensive road testing and performance checks to ensure the ultimate performance of the product.

Lovells initially carry out an evaluation of a vehicle via road testing, components analysis and performance and specifications examination. Road testing involves driving a vehicle over many types of terrain, with and with out loads before subjective judgement is made on how Lovells could improve the performance of the vehicle in terms of ride height, handing, load carrying capacity (up to the manufactures recommended GVM). Suspension systems are then designed as a combination to ensure springs rates, suspension travel and handling compliment our shock absorber controls and other components. Performance including load-carrying capabilities versus ride comfort is also taken into consideration. Engineering samples are left on a vehicle for durability testing for a period up to 12 months.

Manufacture
Lovells Coil Springs are manufactured in accordance with ISO9002 to the highest standards in our own modern manufacturing facilities. Lovells Coil Springs are manufactured to exceed the appropriate Australian Standards using OneSteel (previously BHP) micro alloy spring steels supplied to AS1447-1991. All heating and tempering furnaces are electronically controlled to precise temperatures. Each spring is individually hot coiled on a variable speed PLC (Programmable Logic Controlled) coiling machine. After oil quenching and tempering, the springs are rate tested on a sample basis and scragged solid to acheive the maximum fibre stress.

The springs are then shot peened ready for protective surface finishing, prior to powder coating. After final inspection the springs are packaged in protective cardboard boxes (unless specified otherwise) ready for warehousing or dispatch.

Quality
The finished quality of the Lovells product reflects quality workmanship by skilled people using top quality materials, manufacturing processes and inspection equipment. Lovells go to great lengths to ensure their products are of the highest quality. All of the Lovells range is manufactured and inspected in accordance with a documented Lovells Quality standard. Management is based on the principles of the ISO9002 standard. All springs are manufactured in accordance with the appropriate Company, Customer and/or Australian standards. The Company's commitment to research and development ensures that only the latest technology is used in the manufacture of its product.

Lovells Springs achieve improvement in the following areas:

Ride Height
To restore the vehicle to its original standard ride height, when the original springs have sagged or weakened. To lower the centre of gravity of the vehicle for enhanced appearance, performance and handling characteristics. To raise the vehicle for increased ground clearance and load carrying capabilities eg. Towing LPG ( load bearing accessories).

Handling
Lovells Springs ratings exceed that of original equipment springs by 10% - 50% (depending on the application), therefore handling is dramatically improved by controlling excessive body roll and brake dive.

Load Carrying
Lovells offer a range of heavy-duty uprated coil and leaf springs to increase the vehicle's load carrying capabilities and maintain stability when laden. These springs should be selected where a vehicle carries heavy loads, is used for towing, is fitted with LPG or larger fuel tank or Load Bearing Accessories ie. bull bar, winch, roof racks etc.

Comfort
Lovells Springs offer a range of variances in progressive and linear rate coil spring design, ratings and ride height options to enable the vehicle to be enhanced to the customers exacting comfort requirements.