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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.,
    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
    30.21510.62.220.1494.7Closed and GroundDIN 20955000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    30.21510.62.217.7483.9Closed and GroundDIN 209520000000000000
     

    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
    30.2131.258.11.089.490.29200000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 302 Stainless Steel
    30.28.51.2462.5911.760.6320000000000000
     
    Hook End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Extension Springs. Hook End.
     
    Spring Steel
    30.28.51.2462.5914.110.7620000000000000
     
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