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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.
    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.
    Spring Steel
    38.5128227.9464.4Closed and GroundDIN 2095, DIN 2098, DIN 17223594125K209000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    38.55.634.370.6316.22.90.13ClosedDIN 209552006N33500000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    38.55.634.370.6322.12.10.13Closed and Ground—18969T5280000
    38.51282.0331.2283.6Closed and Ground—18969T9630000
     

    Precision Compression Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compression Springs. Precision Compression Springs.
    Count on these springs when accuracy and repeatability are a must. All are made to tight OD and spring-rate tolerances. They’re often used for metering, measuring, and positioning jobs that require steady pressure or exact movement.
    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
    OD Tolerance,
    mm
    ID,
    mm
    Wire Dia.,
    mm
    Compressed Lg. @
    Max. Load, mm
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/mm
    Spring Rate Tolerance,
    lbf/mm
    End Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    38.512-0.4 to 0.48230.3313.83-0.38 to 0.38Closed and Ground33492N16000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    38.512-0.4 to 0.48231.6263.83-0.38 to 0.38Closed and Ground13492N360000
     

    Extension Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Loop End.

    Loop End

    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.
    Spring Steel—Strong and resilient, but best suited for dry environments since moisture will cause these springs to rust.
    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
     
    Spring Steel
    38.57.50.71060.383.460.0523630N187000000
     
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