Springs

When shopping for extension springs, you may come across the term “initial tension.” It plays a key role in the performance of extension springs. Extension springs are characterized by their ability to become longer under a tension load. They consist … Read More

Mechanical springs are used in a variety of applications. Consisting of coiled metal, they are designed to store energy when exposed to a load. Some springs will become shorter when exposed to a load, whereas others will become longer. Regardless, … Read More

When shopping for a compression spring, you may come across some unfamiliar terms, one of which is solid height. Compression springs, of course, are energy-storing devices consisting of helical coils. They are designed to become shorter under a load. When … Read More

If you’re planning to buy a compression spring, you’ll need to choose the right type. Like all springs, compression springs are devices that store mechanical energy. Only compression springs, however, are designed to operate under a compressive load. When exposed … Read More

Compression springs are characterized by their ability to compress and, thus, become shorter under a load. They consist of a single piece of coiled metal wire. When exposed to a compressive force, compression springs will become shorter while simultaneously storing … Read More

Coil springs are used in a myriad of commercial and consumer applications. Consisting of a helical, coiled piece of metal, they are able to store mechanical energy under a load. You can find coil springs in automotive suspension systems, furniture, … Read More

When shopping for springs, you may come across bearing disc springs. They don’t feature the same coil design as extension and compression springs. Bearing disc springs are still able to store mechanical energy under a load, but they feature a … Read More