Posts Tagged ‘springs’
Various Properties of Spring Material
Springs are one of the most versatile and useful products on the market. You may not realize how crucial springs are, because most of the time they are accessories to something else, such as your wristwatch or the shock system in your vehicle. If you are working on a project that calls for spring use,…
Read MoreWhat Spring Material Is Right for Your Compressor?
In machines, springs can play a variety of roles. They can store and release energy, absorb shock or maintain force between two surfaces. The role of the spring and the environment that it is in will help you determine what material your spring should be made out of. Here are a few spring materials…
Read MoreChoose the Right Material for Your Spring
From writing pens to wristwatches, springs are everywhere. There’s even that popular toy that is nothing but a big spring. Types of springs are almost as varied as their uses. The same is true of materials that springs are made of. If you’re in the market for springs, choose the material that offers the properties…
Read MoreParts of a Compressor Valve
The compressor valve is a simple but essential mechanism in any compressor. When the valve fails, it could be for any number of reasons. It is rarely necessary to replace the entire valve, let alone the entire compressor. There are a number of inexpensive parts that can be replaced on a compressor valve to improve…
Read MoreWhich Compressor Spare Parts Should a Technician Keep In Stock
Knowing which spare parts to keep handy for a technician dealing with compressor repair can be a tricky decision. Many service personnel make it a matter of policy to only order parts as needed. Others want to make sure, either by necessity or by design, to have a set of common repair parts in their…
Read MoreCompression vs. Tension Springs
For the general public most springs look alike, such as the tension and compression springs. However, they are designed to perform much different tasks. Their similarities exist in the design. Both are made up of a coil spring that is devised for elasticity and strength, but that is where their likeness ends. The main difference…
Read MoreWhen Safety Depends on a Tension Spring
The design of the tension spring is such that a very specific amount of pull force can be achieved as the spring is extended to a certain length. As these springs are manufactured, they will develop an initial tension. Adequate force must be used to overcome that initial tension to elongate the spring. The manufacturer…
Read MoreHow to Obtain the Best Conical Compression Spring Design
The capacity for superior performance in a compression spring is essential to the success of your project. Quite simply, if your spring does not perform well, then your application will be able to function correctly. How can you design and obtain the most precise conical compression spring? You will have to consider a number of…
Read MoreIncrease Performance and Reduce Cost With the Right Coil Springs
Coil springs are vital to the optimal function of compressor valves. Materials utilized in the construction of the springs should be carefully selected to withstand the specific wear that will occur depending on the type of machinery used and the surrounding environment. Consider the following four principles when purchasing coil springs to achieve a better…
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