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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.
    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 compress than steel, but can’t handle as high a load.
    Lg.
    OD
    ID
    Wire
    Dia.
    Compressed Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    End Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Spring Steel
    3.125"0.75"0.568"0.091"2.155"2830Closed and Ground600000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    3.125"0.75"0.568"0.091"1.747"3727Closed6000000000000
     

    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.
    OD
    Wire
    Dia.
    Extended Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Min.
    Max.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Loop End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Loop End.
     
    Spring Steel
    3.125"0.313"0.047"4.731"2.8414.947.11600000000000000
     
    Hook End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Hook End.
     
    Spring Steel
    3.125"0.75"0.105"3.605"13.1230.5836.186000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    3.125"0.437"0.072"4.23"828191000000000000
    3.125"0.75"0.105"3.73"13.1232.1631.461000000000000
     

    Long-Life Rubber Compression Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Springs. Long-Life Rubber Compression Springs.
    When longevity matters most, these springs deliver. Made from a polyester/rubber blend, they stay springy longer than metal and plastic springs—with documented cases up to one million cycles.
    Flanges on the ends create a flat mounting surface.
    Hardness—As the durometer gets higher, the springs absorb more energy but compress less.
    Flange
    Lg.
    OD
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Compressed Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    Hardness
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    3.125"3.76"2.5"4.76"0.5"1.94"1,300895Durometer 55D-40 to 1200000000000000
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