Small springs are components of machines and equipment that are made of very thin, tightly wound wire. They measure between 0.0036 and 0.187 inches thick, and smaller springs are always in development. Springs are found in many different industries, and small springs are no exception, although they are most commonly found within electronic systems.
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HyTech Spring and Machine CorporationPlainwell, MI 269-685-1768 Since 1984, HyTech has been determined to be the world`s leading producer of quality & affordable small springs. That`s an aggressive goal & it's a good thing they're used to taking on tough jobs. Their full range of services & unique capabilities will meet your needs. From short lead times, technical expertise, unparalleled quality & exceptional customer service, HyTech goes the extra mile.
Dendoff Springs Ltd.Surrey, BC 800-661-4205 Dendoff Springs is a British Columbian pioneer spring company. We have over 100 years of experience making products such as small springs. Striving to meet exacting specifications we enhance the finish and life of your product by providing in-house heat treating and shot-penning. Request your quote online or call our toll-free customer service line for a competitive quote.
Stanley Spring and Stamping CorporationChicago, IL 773-777-2600 Stanley Spring and Stamping Corporation supplies American industries with customer metal parts and springs including small springs. We focus on competitive pricing, on-time delivers, short lead times and fast turnarounds. As part of the larger American business community, we are committed to providing the highest quality parts to our clients. Visit our website for more information.
Springfield Spring CorporationEast Longmeadow, MA 800-637-3033 Springfield Spring Corporation is a minority owned and government SBA/SDB certified company. We can customize our equipment for the job at hand by using our CAD Key 2000 program which enables us to receive CAD-based engineering files over the internet. Our list of precision engineered spring components includes small springs, wire forms and assemblies.
Argo Spring Mfg. Co., Inc.Norwalk, CA 800-252-2740 Argo Spring Manufacturing Co. is a leading supplier of small springs. We have served businesses throughout the United States for more than 44 years, and are continually looking to build our customer base. Quality Control is committed to maintaining the highest standards as an integral part of manufacturing. We are certified to ISO 9001:2000 which assures strict adherence to customer tolerances.
Southern Spring Manufacturing, Inc.Houston, TX 800-367-2598 If you are in the market for quality small springs, Southern Spring Manufacturing is the place for you. Founded in 1970, we have a dedication to customer service. Our knowledgeable sales staff will work with you to provide you with the best experience. Our talented staff, combined with our dedication to quality control means that you will receive the best treatment possible at Southern Spring.
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There are many kinds of small springs. Electronic springs are extremely small and must be fabricated under a microscope in a clean room facility. The smallest springs used in computers are can be difficult to see with a human eye. They can be found in cell phones, computers and electronic scales. The medical industry uses small springs in devices like hearing aides, catheters and endoscopes. Some keyboards and touchpad keys each contain a tiny spring underneath the plastic overlay to provide tactile response, which provides assurance that the button has been properly pushed. Appliances like commercial dryers, hardware, firearms, circuit breakers, lighting, pools and spas, toys, automotive components, jewelry like watches, lock mechanisms, small clocks, sport fishing equipment, batteries, marine applications and writing instruments like pens all employ the use of small springs to work properly. They are used for compression, torsion or tension/extension and are composed of either round coil wire or flat wire.
While larger springs are formed out of annealed metal and hardened after fabrication, smaller springs are wound from pre-hardened wire. The wire is made of many different materials, including all types of austenitic stainless steel (302, 304, 316), pre-plated zinc, bronze, hestelloy and music wire. They are used as precision mechanical springs and are wound by micro-coilers, a very recent technology. The wire used to make the springs is always formed by cold rolling or cold extrusion, which increases its strength when compared to hot rolling. Fabricating smaller and smaller micro springs is currently in high demand as micro chips themselves become smaller with each technological innovation and the demand for smaller electronics grows. Manufacturers who specialize in small springs handle the design, fabrication and finishing processes all in one plant. The smaller the spring, the more difficult its manufacturing technique; today, they are made with the help of CNC (computer numerical controlled) machinery, which carries out the fabrication process in an automated manner by direction of computer software.
