A Spring is an engineering component which when deflected by a force
tends to return to its unloaded shape. Ideally the energy input to cause the deflection
is usefully recovered.
Springs are mechanical components designed to store mechanical energy, working on
the principle of flexible deformation of material. Springs constitute one of
the most widely used group of components in mechanical engineering. When designing and/or selecting
metal springs consideration should be given to material, manufacturing process, heat treatment,
dynamic properties, elastic properties, strength, fatigue, shock, stability, surging etc etc.
Spring types include
Metal Springs......
Helical Compression Springs, Helical Extension Springs, Helical Torsion Springs..
Coil Springs, Disc Springs, Leaf Springs, Spiral Springs
Other spring Types....Air Springs, Elastomer Springs
Notes on spring design are found on the following linked pages..
| General Spring Notes | Spring Materials | Helical Springs | Disc Springs | Spiral/clock Springs |
| Leaf Springs | Torsion Springs | Fatigue in Springs | Spring Stability | Spring Surge/natural Frequency |