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Characteristics By far the most widely used type of spring, compression springs are designed to oppose compression and return to its uncompressed length when the applied force is removed. The potential applications for compression springs are limited only by the imagination. Dimensions Measurement Guide Hold the base of the spring in one hand, and the calipers...
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Die Spring Characteristics Century Spring has designed and manufactures a complete line of industrial die springs. Generally used in die machinery, they are well-suited for many applications where high-static or shock-load stresses are required or when maximum cycle-life is important. Measuring Die Springs Measure the Hole Diameter (also known as Outside Diameter) Measure the Rod...
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A disc spring (sometimes called a “Belleville washer” after the inventor) consists primarily of a convex disc supported at the outer periphery by one force and an opposing force on the center of the disc. Disc springs are used singly, or in stacks, to achieve a desired load and travel. The advantage of a disc spring is that it generates high...
