Custom Vs Stock Spring Prototype Options

Sometimes it is hard to determine whether to select a stock spring or place a custom order for a specialty spring. Custom and Stock springs are both great options but each suitable for different instances and when it comes to prototyping you usually want to have different testing options. Custom springs are most necessary when you have a device or innovative product that requires a highly specialized spring that needs to be designed specifically for your needs and you are clear on what those specifications are.

Custom springs usually take a couple of weeks to ship because they need to go through a rigorous process to ensure that they are adequately designed, manufactured and that they then pass all the quality control measures. Since there is a long and rigorous process to manufacture a specialty spring there are minimum quantity amounts and prices for custom spring can range widely based on complexity and quantity, usually starting at about $300 USD as a minimum for a custom order.

At Stock Springs Catalog we primarily sell stock springs but since we are a division of Acxess spring (Acxesspring.com) we can also manufacture specialty springs to meet the specific needs of our customers . Many times stock springs have several advantages over custom springs in the sense that they are more readily available, affordable and provide a great testing option when prototyping.

prototype stock springs

A prototype is an early model or test version of a final product. That is why stock springs are sometimes also referred to as prototype springs. Since stock springs are usually available in standard sizes they can be bought at a lower price and several different ones at a time so that they can be tested out before the device or product is produced in larger quantities.

When in need of a prototype spring, StockSpringsCatalog.com offers many advantages. We make it easy to find the exact spring you need because we carry tens of thousands different part numbers for all spring types and we make searching for what you need a breeze. Use our Spring Finder to quickly input the dimensions you need the spring to have and you will immediately see a list of springs we have in stock that match your requirements. In addition to this we will show you which springs can ship the same day and when you click on a specific spring you will see the discounts that we have available for each spring.

When you purchase a spring from Stock Springs Catalog you can be sure you will find the best prices on the highest quality springs . We often have sales so be sure to look up at the top banner of the page where we are constantly sharing our latest promotions.

Once you are past the prototype stage of your spring we can also offer significantly reduced prices for larger quantities of the spring your device will need. If you are looking for prototype springs, replacement springs or any other type of stock spring don’t hesitate to contact us: (951) 276-2777

Compression Spring Finder

Find and buy stock compression springs in two simple steps using Spring Finder. This easy to use search engine makes it easy to find and buy the stock spring you need.

The following simple steps will get you started:

In the basic search, you can enter:

For the advanced search, you must select “Search More Fields”. Here you can enter:

Once you’ve entered your spring’s specifications, click “Search”.

The following are the specifications you can select to organize your search:

Spring Finder Results in Table

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Extension Spring Finder

Find and buy stock extension springs in two easy steps using Spring Finder. This simple tool makes finding the stock tension spring you need a fast and productive task. Search through over 4,000 designs off the shelf.

The following simple steps will get you started:

In the basic search, you can enter:

To access the parameters in the advanced search, click on “Search More Fields” where the following dimensions will be available:

The fields are not mandatory so you can choose whatever dimension you feel needed and click “Search” once you have done so.

These are the specifications you can organize your extension springs by:

Spring Finder Results in Table

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

Torsion Spring Finder

Find and buy stock torsion springs in two easy steps using Spring Finder. This simple tool makes finding the stock torsion spring you need a fast and productive task. Search through about 1,000 designs off the shelf.

The following simple steps will get you started:

In the basic search, you can enter:

To access the parameters in the advanced search, click on “Search More Fields” where the following dimensions will be available:

The fields are not mandatory so you can choose whatever dimension you want and click “Search” once you have done so.

These are the specifications you can organize your torsion springs by:

Spring Finder Results in Table

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

Conical Spring Finder

Find and buy stock conical springs in two simple steps using Spring Finder. This easy to use search engine makes it easy to find and buy the stock spring you need.

The following simple steps will get you started:

In the basic search, you can enter:

For the advanced search, you must select “Search More Fields”. Here you can enter:

Once you've entered your spring's specifications, click “Search”.

The following are the specifications you can select to organize your search:

Spring Finder Results in Table

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

Custom Vs Stock Spring Prototype Options

When you purchase a spring from Stock Springs Catalog you can be sure you will find the best prices on the highest quality springs . We often have sales so be sure to look up at the top banner of the page where we are constantly sharing our latest promotions.