Springs Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/springs/ Blog Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:25:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Bearing Disc Spring https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-bearing-disc-spring/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:08:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22235 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

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]]> Constant-Rate vs Variable-Rate Compression Springs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/constant-rate-vs-variable-rate-compression-springs/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22216 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

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]]> Understanding Elastic Fatigue in Coil Springs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/understanding-elastic-fatigue-in-coil-springs/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:38:23 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22156 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

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]]> Understanding the Elastic Limit of Springs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/understanding-the-elastic-limit-of-springs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:35:02 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22079 Springs can’t stretch forever. Whether extension or compression, all springs have a point at which they will no longer behave like a spring. Known as the elastic limit, it defines the physical limits of a spring. For a better understanding … Read More

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]]> Understanding Spring Preload and How It Works https://monroeengineering.com/blog/understanding-spring-preload-and-how-it-works/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:43:10 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21856 Springs are used in a wide variety of applications. In sofas and recliners, they are used to distribute weight and extend the furniture’s lifespan. In washing machines and clothes dryers, springs absorb shock to dampen vibrations and protect against damage. … Read More

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]]> The Benefits of Flat Springs: What You Should Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-benefits-of-flat-springs-what-you-should-know/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:50:20 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21689 Springs are available in different styles. Extension springs, for instance, are characterized by a coiled wire construction that becomes longer under a load, whereas compression springs are characterized by a coiled wire construction that becomes shorter under a load. In … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Closed-Wound Springs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-closed-wound-springs/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:31:10 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21477 Closed-wound springs offer a reliable and versatile form of energy storage. Like all springs, they are designed to store mechanical energy. When exposed to a load, they will become shorter or longer while simultaneously storing the load’s energy. Closed-wound springs, … Read More

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]]> How Wire Diameter Affects the Performance of Coil Springs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-wire-diameter-affects-the-performance-of-coil-springs/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:31:26 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21379 It’s not just the material that affects the performance of coil springs; the wire diameter is equally important. Whether it’s a compression spring or an extension spring, its wire diameter will affect its performance. Some springs are thicker than others. … Read More

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]]> Extension Springs: What Is Initial Tension? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/extension-springs-what-is-initial-tension/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:43:07 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21244 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

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