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    Compression Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Springs.
    Squeeze these springs and they’ll push right back to their original length. When compressed, they apply steady pressure to keep components securely in place. Release the pressure and they snap back instantly, just like the tip of a ballpoint pen.
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel—Won’t corrode from exposure to moisture and mild chemicals, including ammonia often found in cleaning solutions. These springs are easier to compress than steel, but can’t handle as high a load.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant stainless steel springs won't degrade when exposed to salt water and harsh chemicals. They're easier to compress than steel, but can’t handle as high a load.
    Lg.,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    ID,
    mm
    Wire Dia.,
    mm
    Compressed Lg. @
    Max. Load, mm
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/mm
    End Type
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    257.555.051.2513.8242.2Closed and GroundDIN 209552006N289000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    252.51.90.315.10.50.05Closed—18969T2570000
    2531.980.5118.720.32Closed and Ground—18969T3670000
    2532.280.3616.50.70.08Closed and Ground—18969T3280000
    2532.40.313.30.40.03Closed—18969T2650000
    253.712.490.6117.82.80.38Closed and Ground—18969T4720000
    254.62.980.8119.45.20.94Closed and Ground—18969T5970000
    254.63.380.6116.82.30.28Closed and Ground—18969T4870000
    254.63.480.5615.91.80.19Closed and Ground—18969T4270000
    254.63.680.4615.310.1Closed and Ground—18969T3530000
    254.63.880.3613.90.40.04Closed and Ground—18969T3410000
    255.994.370.8117.44.10.54Closed and Ground—18969T6270000
    255.994.770.6113.41.80.15Closed and Ground—18969T5080000
    255.994.970.5112.210.08Closed and Ground—18969T4030000
    257.495.610.9717.35.50.66Closed and Ground—18969T6990000
    257.495.870.8115.53.30.35Closed and Ground—18969T650000
    257.496.170.6614.51.80.17Closed and Ground—18969T5570000
    257.496.370.5613.21.10.09Closed and Ground—18969T4470000
    257.555.051.2719.6112.2Closed and Ground—18969T8530000
    258.997.110.9715.44.60.48Closed and Ground—18969T7170000
    2510.88.21.316.591.1Closed and Ground—18969T8840000
    2510.89.020.8913.630.27Closed and Ground—18969T6810000
    2511.999.191.416.1101.1Closed and Ground—18969T8980000
    2511.9910.110.9714.83.50.31Closed and Ground—18969T7330000
    2513.5111.331.09124.50.34Closed and Ground—18969T820000
    2515.0111.811.615.4121.3Closed and Ground—18969T9430000
    2515.0112.631.1910.35.20.35Closed and Ground—18969T8380000
    2518.2914.272.0316.7192.2Closed and Ground—18969T9810000
    2518.2915.491.413.46.80.58Closed and Ground—18969T9130000
     

    Color-Coded Die Springs

    With the Raymond color code, you'll always grab the die spring with the right load rating. The chrome-silicon steel is stronger than spring steel and handles repeated stress for longer periods of time. Rely on these springs for high-volume jobs, such as stamping and injection molding. A powder coating prevents rust in wet environments. The closed, ground ends create a flat surface that balances your load, even as it moves.
    Metric
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Die Springs. Color-Coded Die Springs.
    Deflection @ Maximum Load—The percentage represents how much a spring compresses from its original length.
    Wire,
    mm
    For Hole
    Dia., mm
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Compressed Lg. @
    Max. Load, mm
    Deflection
    @ Max. Load
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/mm
    Material
    End Type
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Green (Light Load)
    105250.991.7816.235%192.2Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1100000
    12.56251.322.3616.235%354Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1150000
    168251.752.7716.235%465.2Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1210000
    2010251.914.1916.235%10513Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1260000
    2512.5252.545.4616.235%19522Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1350000
     
    Blue (Medium Load)
    105251.171.8517.530%263.5Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1540000
    12.56251.552.3917.530%506.7Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1590000
    168252.063.1217.530%8311Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1640000
    2010252.363.9617.530%16522Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1680000
    2512.5252.925.5417.530%24533Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1740000
     
    Red (Heavy Load)
    105251.371.8318.725%314.9Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1860000
    12.56251.832.4118.725%599.4Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N190000
    168252.363.1818.725%10517Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1930000
    2010253.184.1918.725%30048Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N1960000
    2512.5254.015.6118.725%52584Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N2110000
     
    Yellow (Extra-Heavy Load)
    105251.502.032020%418.2Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N2210000
    12.56252.132.462020%6513Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N2240000
    168252.793.202020%13026Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N2270000
    2010254.094.062020%32565Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and GroundISO 102431804N230000
     

    Extension Springs

    The farther you stretch these springs, the harder they pull to bring the two ends back together. They're commonly used to tension cable, return an air cylinder to its starting point, or hold a door closed.
    Loop End—The most secure attachment method. With fully closed loops, there's no risk of slipping off.
    Hook End—Hook into closed holes, such as hanger bolt eyes. These springs work best when kept under tension, as they're more likely to slip off than loop-end springs when tension is released. Also known as machine hook ends.
    Spring Steel—Strong and resilient, but best suited for dry environments since moisture will cause these springs to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel—Won’t corrode from exposure to moisture and mild chemicals, including ammonia often found in cleaning solutions. These springs are easier to extend than steel, but can’t handle as high a load.
    Minimum Load—The amount of force required to start extending the spring.
    Maximum Load—The amount of force required to fully extend the spring.
    Load,
    lb.
    Lg.,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wire Dia.,
    mm
    Extended Lg.
    @ Max. Load, mm
    Min.
    Max.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Loop End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Loop End.
     
    Spring Steel
    257138.11.8410.180.6623630N169000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    257138.11.848.480.5528464N24200000
     
    Hook End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Hook End.
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    257138.11.848.480.5521942N43700000
     
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