Springs

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

Ever wonder what’s inside a typical gas spring? Like coil springs, gas springs can exert either a pushing force or a pulling force. Compression-style springs exert a pushing force, whereas extension-style springs exert a pulling force. You can find coil … Read More

Gas springs are available in both non-locking and locking styles. Both styles leverage a cylinder of compressed gas to apply a compressive force. This is essentially what distinguishes them from traditional coil springs. Coiled springs leverage a piece of coiled … Read More

Coil springs are used in countless consumer and commercial products. You can find them in everything from mattresses and recliners to automotive suspension systems, medical instruments, lawnmowers and more. As their name suggests, coil springs are characterized by a coiled … Read More

Ever wonder why extension springs have hooked ends? There are two primary types of springs: compression and extension. While they both consist of coiled metal, only extension springs have hooked ends. As shown in the adjacent photo, the ends of … Read More

Double-action spring door hinges are commonly used in workplaces, businesses and public facilities. They allow for an omnidirectional swinging action. Doors installed with double-action spring door hinges will swing in both ways. For a better understanding of double-action spring door … Read More

Coiled springs are used in a wide range of applications. Consisting of a helical piece of wound metal, such as stainless steel, they are designed to store mechanical energy. When exposed to a load, a coiled spring will store the … Read More