Metal Springs

Metal Springs

Metal springs can be constructed of a wide range of metals, depending on the particular application of the spring. Metal springs are ideal for use in marine, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. Non-magnetic versions are also available. Metal springs come in a wide variety of sizes and types, including compression, locking, torsion, tension, and micro.

While springs can be made from a wide range of metals, spring steel is often used to form the wire into springs. Steel springs are an industrial grade of steel known for its good elastic and return properties. Another popular variety of metal springs are stainless steel springs. Due to the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, these springs can help prevent corrosion on the spring rod and other surfaces, which can negatively affect the performance of the spring.

Metal springs may also be called metal struts, metal props, metal shocks, metal lifts, or metal dampers, depending on the industry and application. Metal springs are commonly used to reduce the shock or impact of a load or another element. Other applications include alarms, aviation, circuit breakers, electronics, furniture, hardware, instruments and gauges, office/business machines, solenoid valves, and writing instruments.