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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.
    High-Strength Chrome Silicon Steel—The chromium and silicon boost strength and fatigue resistance for high-stress uses, such as suspension systems and stamping presses. However, these springs are best suited for dry environments since moisture will cause them 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
    8"1.938"1.188"0.375"5.859"1,100545Closed and Ground1000000000000000
    8"1.938"1.314"0.312"5.226"565215Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.188"1.438"0.375"5.569"860370Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.188"1.688"0.25"3.625"26062Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.188"1.774"0.207"2.587"16532Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.438"1.562"0.438"5.859"1,170575Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.438"1.688"0.375"5.156"745275Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.438"1.814"0.312"4.212"445125Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.688"1.752"0.468"5.569"1,470640Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.688"1.938"0.375"4.5"760230Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.688"2.064"0.312"3.666"420105Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.906"1.906"0.5"5.625"1,750695Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.906"2.156"0.375"4.312"640185Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"2.906"2.344"0.281"3.161"24553Closed and Ground100000000000000
    8"3.156"2.406"0.375"3.937"590155Closed and Ground100000000000000
     
    High-Strength Chrome Silicon Steel
    8"2.438"1.562"0.438"6"1,200600Closed and Ground1000000000000
    8"4"2.75"0.625"5.84"2,1901,020Closed and Ground10000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    8"2.188"1.774"0.207"4.28"10027Closed10000000000000
     

    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.
    Double-Loop End—Ends are strengthened by an extra loop, so these springs are less likely to break if overstretched.
    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.
    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 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
    8"0.13"0.016"15.39"0.241.280.1430000000000000
    8"0.18"0.023"14.44"0.52.540.313000000000000
    8"0.21"0.026"14.62"0.582.910.343000000000000
    8"0.23"0.029"13.73"0.83.660.453000000000000
    8"0.25"0.032"13.92"0.934.560.593000000000000
    8"0.281"0.035"14.16"1.085.280.673000000000000
    8"0.33"0.041"14.04"1.57.160.913000000000000
    8"0.38"0.048"13.68"2.039.381.263000000000000
    8"0.43"0.054"13.21"2.6511.991.723000000000000
    8"0.5"0.063"12.95"3.5215.522.3630000000000000
    8"0.5"0.072"13.1"531.45.032000000000000
    8"0.58"0.072"12.9"4.6120.083.0730000000000000
    8"0.75"0.12"11.25"1287.821.672000000000000
    8"1"0.095"19.15"2.7302.41000000000000
    8"1"0.105"17.23"3.842.254.210000000000000
    8"1"0.115"15.35"4.954.36.710000000000000
    8"1"0.125"13.89"6.1167.8710.510000000000000
    8"1"0.135"12.63"1493.516.212000000000000
    8"1"0.135"12.82"7.5683.9815.910000000000000
    8"1"0.148"11.73"9.68107.5726.210000000000000
    8"1.5"0.125"20.89"4.246.643.31000000000000
    8"1.5"0.148"17.3"7807.910000000000000
    8"1.5"0.177"14"111322010000000000000
    8"1.75"0.148"18.97"5.7964.335.310000000000000
    8"1.75"0.177"15.11"9.5105.5113.510000000000000
    8"1.75"0.207"13.2"151743110000000000000
    8"2"0.177"17.6"81029.810000000000000
    8"2"0.207"14.4"131532210000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    8"0.5"0.063"15.23"3.5218.672.051000000000000
    8"0.58"0.072"14.22"5.0521.642.731000000000000
    8"1"0.095"19.15"2.2524.99210000000000000
    8"1"0.115"15.35"4.0845.235.5810000000000000
    8"1"0.125"13.89"5.0956.548.7510000000000000
    8"1"0.135"12.82"6.369.9613.2510000000000000
    8"1.25"0.207"9.23"65.96152.9470.75100000000000000
    8"1.5"0.125"20.89"3.538.852.7510000000000000
    8"1.5"0.177"13.45"9.14101.5416.9110000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    8"1"0.105"12.88"3.1720.233.510000000000000
    8"1"0.125"11.23"5.0933.368.751000000000000
     
    Double-Loop End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Border, MultipleImages. Extension Springs. Double-Loop End.
     
    Spring Steel
    8"0.5"0.063"13.31"3.5215.582.273000000000000
    8"0.625"0.072"14.26"3.96192.43000000000000
    8"0.625"0.072"14.667"5.121.12.420000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    8"0.5"0.063"13.175"3.2613.992.072000000000000
    8"0.625"0.072"14.667"4.3318.062.062000000000000
     
    Hook End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Hook End.
     
    Spring Steel
    8"0.641"0.08"12.5"5.7724.454.0430000000000000
    8"0.734"0.092"12.39"7.5931.385.1630000000000000
    8"0.844"0.106"11.98"10.2540.687.311000000000000
    8"0.969"0.121"11.74"13.1951.569.751000000000000
    8"1"0.095"19.15"2.7302.410000000000000
    8"1"0.105"10"8.9516.753.910000000000000
    8"1"0.115"15.35"4.954.36.710000000000000
    8"1"0.125"13.89"6.1167.8710.510000000000000
    8"1"0.135"12.82"7.5683.9815.910000000000000
    8"1"0.148"11.73"9.68107.5726.210000000000000
    8"1.5"0.125"20.89"4.246.643.310000000000000
    8"1.5"0.148"16.54"6.774.497.910000000000000
    8"1.5"0.177"13.45"10.97121.920.310000000000000
    8"1.75"0.177"15.11"9.5105.5113.510000000000000
    8"1.75"0.207"12.82"14.59162.1730.61000000000000
    8"2"0.207"13.91"12.88143.122210000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    8"0.641"0.08"13.72"5.7726.383.511000000000000
    8"0.73"0.092"13.62"7.5933.944.4410000000000000
    8"0.84"0.106"13.05"10.1343.716.2510000000000000
    8"0.96"0.121"12.73"13.1955.248.3610000000000000
    8"1"0.095"19.15"2.2524.99210000000000000
    8"1"0.105"17.23"3.1735.193.510000000000000
    8"1"0.125"13.89"5.0956.548.7510000000000000
    8"1"0.135"12.82"6.369.9613.2510000000000000
    8"1"0.148"11.73"8.0689.6121.8310000000000000
    8"1.063"0.135"11.39"16.9556.6711.7210000000000000
    8"1.5"0.125"20.89"3.538.852.7510000000000000
    8"1.5"0.148"16.54"5.5862.056.5810000000000000
    8"1.5"0.177"13.45"9.14101.5416.9110000000000000
    8"1.75"0.207"12.82"12.15135.0925.491000000000000
    8"2"0.177"16.62"6.9777.438.1610000000000000
    8"2"0.207"13.91"10.73119.2218.3310000000000000
     

    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.
    Inch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Die Springs. Color-Coded Die Springs.
    Deflection @ Maximum Load—The percentage represents how much a spring compresses from its original length.
    Wire
    For Hole
    Dia.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Compressed Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Deflection
    @ Max. Load
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    Material
    End Type
    Each
    Blue (Medium Load)
    1 1/4"5/8"8"0.115"0.285"4.8"40%28088Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and Ground0000000000000
    2"1"8"0.195"0.468"4.8"40%910285Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and Ground000000000000
     
    Red (Medium-Heavy Load)
    2"1"8"0.225"0.437"5.6"30%790350Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and Ground000000000000
     
    Gold (Heavy Load)
    1 1/4"5/8"8"0.200"0.286"6"25%655330Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and Ground000000000000
    2"1"8"0.280"0.470"6"25%1,460730Chrome Silicon SteelClosed and Ground000000000000
     

    Overload-Prevention Extension Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Overload-Prevention Extension Springs.
    Stop overstretching before it starts—drawbars limit how far these springs extend to prevent breaking. They’re best for tensioning tasks, such as pulling and keeping fences and gates 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.
    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
    Lg.
    OD
    Wire
    Dia.
    Extended Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Min.
    Max.,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    Each
    Loop End
     
    Spring Steel
    8"2.1"0.312"9.85"Not Rated332.72179.85000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    8"2.1"0.312"10.19"Not Rated365.97167.11000000000000
     

    Die Springs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Die Springs. Die Springs.
    Support loads in small-batch die press jobs. Made of tempered spring steel, these springs stay strong and resilient in dry environments. If you need a stronger metal that’s less likely to rust, consider Color-Coded Die Springs. The closed, ground ends of these springs create a flat surface that balances your load, even as it moves.
    Deflection @ Maximum Load—The percentage represents how much a spring compresses from its original length.
    Wire
    For Hole
    Dia.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Compressed Lg.
    @ Max. Load
    Deflection
    @ Max. Load
    Max. Load,
    lb.
    Spring Rate,
    lbf/in
    Material
    End Type
    Each
    1"1/2"8"0.109"0.219"6"25%18092Spring SteelClosed and Ground0000000000000
    1 1/2"3/4"8"0.188"0.313"6"25%510255Spring SteelClosed and Ground000000000000
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