Springs

If you’re planning to use a wave spring washer, you’ll need to choose the right type. All wave spring washers feature a curved shape. They aren’t completely flat like traditional washers. Instead, wave spring washers live up to their namesake … Read More

Choosing the right spring is important. Springs, of course, are energy-storing devices. They typically consist of wound coils that, when exposed to an external load, store the load’s energy while simultaneously exerting an equal opposing force. Some springs, however, have … Read More

Compression springs are used in many consumer and commercial applications. You can find them in mattresses, sofas, door locks, keyboards, suspension systems, seats, medical devices and more. As their name suggests, compression springs are designed to “compress” under load. When … Read More

Mechanical springs are used in a wide range of applications. You can find compression-style springs in automotive suspension systems, mattresses, medical equipment and heavy machinery. And you can find extension-style springs in garage doors, trampolines, appliances and medical devices. Whether … Read More

Bearing disc springs are commonly used in ball bearing assemblies. Also known as conical spring washers, they are characterized by a cone-like shape. Unlike traditional extension and compression springs, bearing disc springs aren’t made of wire coil. Instead, they are … Read More

Compression springs are characterized by their ability to shorten or “compress” under a load. They are typically made of spring steel or stainless steel wound in the shape of a coil. When exposed to an external force, the coils will … Read More

Springs are mechanical devices that store, as well as release, energy. The most common type, coil springs, consist of a single piece of coiled metal. When exposed to a load, coil springs will store the energy will simultaneously exerting their … Read More