Differences and Benefits of Oil-Tempered Springs vs. Galvanized Springs vs. Coated Springs
Updated: January 24th, 2020 Wherever you need to handle immense amounts of pressure and tension, springs are sometimes the best choice. A wide variety of products and equipment depend on mechanical springs to ensure proper functioning. Everything from garage doors to farm equipment to furniture uses these versatile springs. Depending on your application, different spring…
Market Update
August 4, 2021 MARKET UPDATE BULLETIN Supply chain bottlenecks continue to have significant negative impact on our business and industry. Several events have created the most difficult environment we’ve experienced in our 47-year history. Key contributing factors include: • Rod mill consolidation • Trade policy restricting imports of certain raw materials including steel wire •…
Star Tribune Names IDC Spring a 2021 Top Workplace
IDC Spring is a company that strives for greatness. Since our founding in 1974, we have pushed ourselves to produce an impressive collection of high-quality industrial springs for our partners. We are proud of our service to commercial clients in Minnesota, Arizona and Ohio. At IDC Spring, we place tremendous emphasis on the value of…
How Are Springs Made – The Spring Manufacturing Process
Mechanical springs are practically everywhere. From mattresses and consumer products to industrial machinery, the spring is ubiquitous. These coiled devices store mechanical energy, providing tension and compression in various applications. While the average person knows what a spring is and what it looks like, most don’t know how springs are made or what they are…
What Are Springs & How Do Springs Work?
Springs are crucial components in heavy machinery, garage doors and other applications across various industries. Springs exist in all shapes and sizes and consist of different materials. Whether you’re in the manufacturing industry or specialize in garage door installation, you rely on high-quality springs to produce a high-quality product. Many springs are custom-made to fit…