Pull handles offer a convenient way to open cabinets, drawers, access panels and more. As their name suggests, they feature a handle that supports a pulling action. After installing a pull handle on an object, you can grab and pull it. Pulling will allow the object to swing open. Rather than using a traditional pull handle, though, you may want to use a spring-loaded pull handle.
Overview of Spring-Loaded Pull Handles
Spring-loaded pull handles are characterized by an internal spring mechanism. Like all pull handles, they support a pulling action. Spring-loaded pull handles are also used in many of the same applications. The difference is that spring-loaded pull handles have a built-in spring, whereas other pull handles do not.
Benefits of spring-loaded pull handles include the following:
- Ergonomic and comfortable to use
- Available in corrosion-resistant designs
- Returns to their original position automatically
- Durable and long-lasting
- Reduces the risk of snagging
- Offers a clean and polished appearance
How Spring-Loaded Pull Handles Work
When you pull a spring-loaded pull handle, an internal spring will twist. Most spring-loaded pull handles use a torsion spring. Consisting of helical metal wire, torsion springs store and exert mechanical energy when rotated. Spring-loaded pull handles typically leverage a torsion spring to snap themselves back to their original default position.
Pulling a spring-loaded pull handle will stretch and rotate its torsion spring. At the same time, the torsion spring will exert mechanical energy as it attempts to revert back to its resting position. You can find other types of spring-loaded pull handles available, but most use a torsion spring.
Recessed vs Non-Recessed
You can find spring-loaded pull handles in different styles, such as recessed and non-recessed. They both feature an internal spring mechanism, but only recessed handles lie flush with the surface of the object on which they are installed.
Recessed handles are commonly used in applications where space is limited. With their flush mounting, they take up less space than non-recessed handles. They are also generally safer because they don’t protrude out, making them ideal for factories and other workplaces.
In Conclusion
Spring-loaded pull handles offer a smart upgrade over traditional pull handles. Their built-in spring mechanism allows them to return to a neutral position after each use. Whether recessed or non-recessed, spring-loaded pull handles offer a smart investment.