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Attention! Input results shown will be +/- 10% from middle value. Hint: The closer your min and max inputs are, the more accurate your results will be!

Attention! Input results shown will be +/- 10% from middle value. Hint: The closer your min and max inputs are, the more accurate your results will be!

Attention! Input results shown will be +/- 10% from middle value. Hint: The closer your min and max inputs are, the more accurate your results will be!

Tech Info

Welcome to our Technical Information resources page where you will find articles that'll help you with your spring design or help you get around StockSpringCatalog.com website by explaining what we offer and how it works.

Our design articles will help you discover things like how to measure your spring, how to calculate spring rate, and how to calculate your working loads based on your spring rate. Other articles talk about the prodcuts we have to offer as well as the tools provided on this site to help you find your springs fast or generate a custom spring instant quote. Click on a link under a subject you're interested in to learn more about that subject.

Technical Information Design Articles

Extension Spring Tech

Extension springs are also known as tension springs. They are close wound linear springs because there is initial tension keeping the coils together as to be pulled apart. Learn about their dimensions and how they work.

  • Extension Spring Sizes
  • How to Measure a Extension Spring
  • Light Extension Springs
  • Part Number System For Extension Springs
  • Part Number System In Metric Millimeter For Extension Springs
  • What Are Tension Springs?
  • Torsional Spring Tech

    Torsional springs are also known as torsion springs. They are close wound rotational springs with legs on the ends because they deflect radially under torque. Learn about their dimensions, specifications, and how they work.

  • How to Measure a Torsion Spring
  • How Torsion Springs Work
  • Light Torsion Springs
  • Part Number System For Torsion Springs
  • Part Number System In Metric Millimeter For Torsion Springs
  • Torsion Spring Sizes
  • Torsion Spring Technology
  • Trailer Ramp Spring Design Assistance
  • Conical Spring Tech

    Conical springs are also known as tapered springs. They are non-linear compression springs for they are open wound but have variable coil diameters. Learn about their dimensions, specifications, and how they work.

  • Cone Spring Sizes
  • How to Measure a Conical Spring
  • Part Number System For Conical Compression Springs
  • Part Number System For Conical Compression Springs in Metric
  • The Advantages of Using Conical Springs
  • Spring Rate

    Spring rate is the proportional amount of force per one unit of distance traveled. This is what makes compression and extension springs linear. Learn about the formulas, calculations, and how spring rate works.

  • Constant Spring Force
  • Make Springs Stronger
  • Mechanical Springs Constant
  • Spring Rate Conversion
  • Units for Spring Constant
  • Spring Force Examples
  • Spring Design

    Spring design is very extensive since there are several subjects to learn about per spring type. Below you can find general design information for the three main spring types; such as formulas and explanations on how everything works.

  • 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Springs
  • Coiled Springs - All You Need to Know
  • Glossary of Spring Industry Terminology
  • Metal Springs for Sale
  • Spring Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Springs in Action Videos!
  • Standard Dimension Tolerances
  • Standard Spring Wire Diameter Sizes
  • Trailer Spring Dimensions
  • What is a Coil Spring's Diameter?