Popular Types of Compression Springs

24 May

There are many types of compression springs on the market. Each is designed with distinct characteristics to meet the many different kinds of functional requirements of mechanical assemblies in which they are applied. Though a particular application may require a compressive force, the type of compression spring can affect how the spring interacts and performs within a specific mechanism. The choice of compression spring type then, is driven by the application requirements of the device and will depend on a number of variables such as the space constraints, the desired load distribution and capacity, the type of components being mated, the spring rate, and related performance characteristics.