Spring Use Determines Spring Design

General Spring Limitations
Automated Wire Products has put out the following to inform potential customers and interested parties just what they need to know about spring limitations when approaching a spring manufacturer. The kind of spring you need depends very much on the way in which you'll use it, but their are a few universal concepts that limit the function of springs. All springs are put under stress when force is applied to them. If you put too much weight on a spring, it will deform, losing its original shape. That's why it's important to consider the load allowances and to not cut corners.

More Limiting Factors for Springs
Choosing a material is extremely important because it will in part dictate the strength and performance capabilities of the spring it makes. The spring made of stronger stuff can withstand more stress; consider the requirements your spring will need to fill. Heating a spring, which occurs in every compression because of energy the spring stores, might change its shape if it's not designed to accomodate the strain. All of these considerations are par for the course at Automated Wire Products. If you'd like to find out more about how they work in your evironment, contact Automated Wire.

Compression Spring Specific
The compression spring presents a different set of challenges. For example, a compression spring compacting under stress will start to act as a mechanical barrier to motion if there's not enough space for it to work in. This limits the diameter of the spring and the number of coils. Compression springs used in high temperature environments like those in the hydraulics industry need to be made longer as heat may shorten the spring. More often than not, problems in design due to physical limitations can be overcome by looking closely at the performance needs of the spring and the environment it'll work in. Contact our staff for a meeting, or fill out a quick quote form to price our services.