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How to Choose the Right Spring for Your Industrial Application
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Springs are critical components in engineering and industrial applications used to absorb shock, manage force, and ensure system reliability. Choosing the correct spring type ensures long-term performance, durability, and safety.
■ Types of Springs and Their Suitable Applications
1. Compression Springs
✅ Description: Coiled springs that compress when a load is applied and return to their original length when the load is removed.
✅ Applications: Shock absorbers, industrial machinery, automotive components, and electronic devices.
📌 Best for: Load-bearing applications such as car bumpers, engine valves, and household appliances.
2. Extension Springs
✅ Description: Springs that stretch under tension and return to their original shape when the force is released.
✅ Applications: Garage doors, machinery, fitness equipment.
📌 Best for: Applications requiring tensile force, such as door mechanisms and retractable systems.
3. Torsion Springs
✅ Description: Operate by twisting around an axis to provide torque or rotational force.
✅ Applications: Clips, hinges, suspension systems.
📌 Best for: Applications needing rotational force, such as door hinges, paper clips, and furniture mechanisms.
4. Leaf Springs
✅ Description: Made of layered metal strips that can withstand heavy loads and absorb shock effectively.
✅ Applications: Vehicle suspensions, trucks, heavy machinery.
📌 Best for: Heavy-load and impact-absorbing applications.
■ Key Factors in Selecting the Right Spring
1. Material Selection
- Stainless Steel: Corrosion resistance
- Carbon Steel: High strength
- Alloy Steel: Heat-resistant
2. Load & Size Requirements
- Coil diameter, spring rate, and number of coils—all must match application needs
3. Environmental Conditions
- Use Inconel or stainless steel in high-temperature or corrosive settings
4. Long-Term Durability
- Choose heat-treated springs for frequent or high-cycle use
■ Choose Bangkok Sanyo Spring for High-Precision Springs
Bangkok Sanyo Spring Co., Ltd. manufactures high-quality, certified springs in Thailand for the automotive, electronics, appliance, and industrial markets.
We provide expert consultation and customised solutions tailored to your needs.
For more details or to download the product PDF, feel free to contact us!
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