SPRING GUIDE

SPRING GUIDE

GUIDE FOR SPRING

This guide provides information about springs and their applications.

Types of Springs

  • Coil springs
  • Leaf springs
  • Torsion springs
  • Compression springs
  • Extension springs

Spring Properties

Springs have several important properties, including:

  • Spring rate (stiffness)
  • Free length
  • Wire diameter
  • Number of coils

Applications of Springs

Springs are used in a wide variety of applications, such as:

  • Automotive suspension systems
  • Mechanical clocks
  • Pens and pencils
  • Toys
  • Medical devices

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