The dimensions, along with the load and deflection requirements, determine the stresses in the spring. When a compression spring is loaded, the coiled wire is stressed in torsion. The stress is ...

Helical and compression springs depend on proper wire selection for optimal performance. Here are some essential decision considerations for spring coil selection. When designing helical or ...

Wave springs are compression springs that offer a compact alternative to traditional coil springs. As a design engineer or product manufacturer, it is essential to understand the factors that ...

The relentless pursuit of efficiency and performance in automotive design has driven significant advancements in every vehicle component, including the unassuming compression spring. Once regarded ...

In determining the characteristics of coiled wire springs, if all the component forces, including those of torsion, transverse shear, tension, and compression, are considered, the calculation may be ...

We asked Smalley marketing engineer Justyna Rapacz to fill us in on the design of wave springs and their utility to engineers designing products. We turned to Smalley as the inventor of the edge wound ...