Let’s first consider stress, set and weight as important considerations in establishing a custom spring design which need to be understood at the outset. The dimensions, along with the load and ...

The dimensions, along with the load and deflection requirements, determine the stresses in the spring. When a compression spring is loaded, the coiled wire is stressed in torsion. The stress is ...

When designing helical or compression springs, you’ll confront several challenges and trade-offs, especially when it comes to getting the best possible performance from the wire. You will want to use ...

Smalley debuts Nestawave compression spring, redefining performance in compact applications. Nestawave springs versus Belleville washers. Photo credit: Smalley Smalley is launching the Nestawave, a ...

Most textbooks and guides do not clearly distinguish between types of helical compression springs when giving equations for solid height of the spring. Fortunately, exact values of solid height ...