IQS Newsroom Articles on Flat Springs
Flat Springs
Flat springs, a common type of springs manufactured from strip material, derive their name from their material section that generally has a high width-to-thickness ratio. When an external load is deflected onto the spring's flat strips, a flat spring can store and release energy.
Flat springs are available in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses, both of which affect the spring's stiffness. Based on the application, flat springs can be constructed from a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, nickel alloys, beryllium copper, phosphorus bronze, and more. Flat springs also come in many forms, such as cantilever, leaf, custom, and more.
Flat springs offer many versatile uses, most notably in the automotive industry. In a car's suspension system, flat leaf springs help ensure stability and reduce wear on other parts. Flat springs are also used in a car's steering and drive axles, exhaust system, and seating.