Springs

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

Gas springs offer a cost-effective solution for positioning moving parts. You can find them in office chairs, medical equipment, fitness equipment, desk lids, food processing equipment and more. As their name suggests, gas springs use pressurized gas to generate outward … Read More

Springs are available in different styles. In addition to coiled-wire styles, such as extension and compression, there are flat springs. Flat springs are able to store mechanical energy under a load — just like all other springs. Rather than featuring … Read More

When researching the different types of springs, you may come across machined springs. They are available in extension and compression styles. Extension styles are designed to “extend” under a load, meaning they become longer. Compression styles, on the other hand, … Read More

Gas springs are commonly used in positioning applications. Like all springs, they are designed to store mechanical energy. While traditional springs consist of coiled metal, though, gas springs feature a gas-filled cylinder. Here are six common misconceptions about gas springs. … Read More