Tag Archives: Springs

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

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

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

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

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