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5 Things to Know About Compression Springs

When we think of springs the first type of spring that usually comes to mind is compression springs. These popular springs are commonly found on everyday household objects from the pump in your lotion bottle to the T.V. remote control. Although there are several types of compression springs they are all considered compression springs because they carry out the same function: to be pressed down by a load while absorbing energy, and release that energy as it returns to its original form once the load has been lifted. The following 5 facts will open your eyes further into the world of compressions springs.

 

1. Types

 

Compression springs provide certain resistance to a load as they compress. Then they release such energy when the load is removed. This compressing function is what identifies compression springs. However, there are different shapes and sizes. Regular compression springs have a typical cylindrical shape. Other types of compression springs that are less common, but just as useful are: conical springs, hourglass (concave) springs, and barrel (convex) springs. The names of these springs are due to their shape. The diameters of the spring’s coils are wound in different sizes to produce such shapes. Stock compression springs are mostly available in regular and conical shape.

 

2. Application

 

Compression springs are quite practical as they can be found in any application that requires a pushback motion. From soap dispensers to console buttons, compression springs are found in many everyday objects, as well as less common applications. That is why, if you need to replace a compression spring, we carry over 40,000 different stock compression spring designs.

 

Compression Spring TypesCompression Spring Types

 

3. History

 

Coil compression springs were first developed in 1763 in England. R. Tradewell received patent number 792 to for the first coil spring. Then, in 1857, the first steel coil spring was created to be used in chair upholstery. This absorbed shock allowed them to feel more cushioned.

 

4. Material

 

Compression springs can be made out of different materials. The most common material types are music wire and stainless steel. However, there are also cases where alloy steel materials such as chrome silicon are also used. More extravagant materials like beryllium copper and oil tempered wire are also available for the manufacturing of compression springs, but it is much less common due tp their high prices and low availability. Stock springs are normally available only in stainless steel or music wire options.

 

5. Ends

 

Although stock compressions springs are commonly found only in closed and squared or closed and ground ends, compression springs in general can have 4 different types of ends. The four types of compression spring ends are: closed and squared, closed and ground, double closed ends, and open ends.

 

Compression Spring End TypesCompression Spring End Types

 

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