How Do Compression Springs Work?
The distinction between compression springs and other types of springs is that they are designed to bear a load that compresses the spring, causing the spring to get shorter and increase in tension as it stores more mechanical energy.
Different compression spring manufacturers may use different kinds of metals. For example, a manufacturer may use pre-hardened metal to wind small compression springs, while they may use softer metal for larger ones and harden the metal after winding. Compression springs that need to be especially resistant to corrosion may be made of galvanized wire, while those that need to carry electrical current may be made from beryllium copper.
Measuring Your Compression Springs
When measuring compression springs, the important parameters to know are free length and pitch. Free length is how long the spring is when unloaded, without any compression placed upon it. Pitch is the distance between the centers of two adjacent coils.
There’s also a variety of ends to consider with compression springs. Your spring ends can be plain ends, squared ends, plain ends ground or squared ends ground.
Available Extension Springs and Wire Types
- Hard Drawn
- Oil-Tempered
- Galvanized
- Music Wire
- Stainless Steel
- Chrome Silicon
Available Wire Sizes
Additional Services
- Stenciling
- Grinding
- Painting
- Shot Peening
- Custom Ends
- Powder Coating
Purchasing Your Compression Springs
Whatever reason you have for purchasing compression springs, you don’t want to leave the quality and reliability of your springs to chance. That’s why IDC Spring is your spring manufacturer of choice! Our professionals have over five decades of experience manufacturing springs to the specifications of a wide range of clients for any number of industries.
These springs are high-performance, high-quality and reasonably priced. They can be fabricated according to your specifications and delivered to you quickly and securely. If you’re ready to purchase custom compression springs, or other springs request a quote now on our website.
Contact us online or call us today at 800-899-7945 and we’ll help you determine the right springs for your project or business.
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