Compressors, like many other types of machines and devices, often require springs. Helical springs are specially designed to store energy and reduce shock. These springs are great for use in compressors because they help to maintain even pressure and absorb vibrations. There are several important facts you need to be aware of before you replace any springs in your devices.
Different Types of Springs for Different Uses
There are four main types of helical springs: compression, extension, torsion and spring guides. Each of these types of spring has their own important uses. Compressors typically use compression springs, but it is possible for the other types to also be useful in these machines. Compression springs absorb energy when compressed by a force. This is useful in a compressor when vibrations are common. Springs absorb the vibrations so that they don’t shake apart the compressor or cause other parts to become damaged.
Store and Release Energy
The real importance of any type of helical spring lies in its ability to store and release energy. However, the way that energy is stored and released differs between the various categories of springs. For example, compression springs work differently than extension springs in a very fundamental way. Compacting compression springs forces them to absorb energy. When that spring is release from compression, energy is expounded. On the other hand, an extension spring is designed to work in a way that is completely opposite of a compression spring. It stores energy when stretched and releases that energy when it is allowed to compress back to its normal state. This fundamental difference shows that each type of spring has its own, unique uses.
With any machine, repair and maintenance are important. Maintaining and replacing springs is incredibly vital. Broken or failing springs can potentially result in disaster. Reduce the risk of injury or accident in the work place by ensuring your helical springs are well maintained and in good working condition.
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