Compression Springs

Compression Springs are open-coil helical springs that offers resistance to a compressive force applied axially. Helical compression springs are used to resist applied compression forces or to store energy in a push mode. Compression springs have the most common configuration and are most commonly used in automotive, aerospace and consumer applications. Most compression springs are a straight cylendrical spring made of round wire. North Harris Spring , a manufacturer of compression springs produces a variety of compression types, shapes, and specific specifications.

Compression Springs - Spring Design and Specifications

In Ordering Give the Following Information as Completely as Possible:

Free Length, Maximum, Minimum.
Controlling Diameter, Outside Diameter Maximum. Inside Diameter Minimum. Pitch Diameter. Works Inside (Dia. Hole). Works Over (Dia. Shaft).
Number of Coils.
Wire Size. Decimal size if possible. Material, Kind and Grade.
Loads at deflected positions.
Style of Ends, (see illustrations). Right or Left Hand Wound.
Finish. Plain unless otherwise specified.
Maximum Solid Length.
Frequency of Compression.