It’s that time of year when the weather begins warming up, flowers begin to blossom, and we can all spend more time enjoying the great outdoors. But for all of us at Ajax Springs, it means that our favorite season is approaching. Springtime! To celebrate the coming of the spring season, we are going to reexplore the most popular types of springs and provide you with some interesting information correlating to each type.
Extension Springs
Sometimes referred to as tension spring, extension springs create a resistance against a pulling force when attached to components on both ends. As the components connected to the ends are pulled away, the extension spring works to pull them closer together. Some of the most common uses for extension springs include:
- Garage doors
- Vise-grip pliers
- Medical equipment
- Agricultural machinery
- Children’s toys
Our Extension Spring Assortments
At Ajax Springs, we carry a variety of extension spring assortments, saving you money while providing you with top-quality extension springs.
No. 300: 18 pc. Extension Spring Assortment
No. 228: 228 pc. Music Wire Extension Spring Assortment in Metal Case
No. 228S: 228 pc. Stainless Steel Extension Spring Assortment in Metal Case
No. 80: 80 pc. Galvanized Hard Drawn Wire Extension Spring Assortment
No. 72: 72 pc. Carbon Steel Universal Long Arm Extension Spring Assortment
No. 68: 12 pc. Assorted Extension Springs
Compression Springs
Wire mechanical devices in the shape of a helix, compression springs are extremely versatile. These springs can both store and release energy, and they can also absorb shock and maintain a force between two different surfaces. Some of the most popular uses for compression springs include:
- Electronic components
- Mattresses
- Medical equipment
- Mechanical pens and pencils
- Industrial machinery
Our Compression Spring Assortments
As always, we stock a number of high-grade compression spring assortments. Packed with some of our most popular compression spring part numbers, these assortments include:
No. 348S: 348 pc. Stainless Steel Compression Spring Assortment in Metal Case
No. 348: 348 pc. Music Wire Compression Spring Assortment in Metal Case
No. 299: 18 pc. Compression Spring Assortment
No. 128: 128 pc. Galvanized Hard Drawn Wire Compression Spring Assortment
No. 71: 12 pc. Assorted Compression Springs
Torsion Springs
Expertly designed to react against a twisting motion or force, torsion springs come in several forms including wire, ribbon, bar, and coil. There are also double torsion springs which provide additional flexibility and stability. Torsion springs are commonly used in a variety of implementations including:
- Spring wound clockwork
- Garage doors
- Clothes pins
- Automotive suspensions
Torsion Springs We Carry
Ajax Springs 15 Torsion Spring – Galvanized Hard Drawn
Ajax Springs 200 Torsion Spring – Galvanized Hard Drawn
Ajax Springs 414 Torsion Spring – Galvanized Hard Drawn
Midwest Fastener 16 Torsion Spring – Galvanized Hard Drawn
Select-A-Spring SAS 27 Torsion Spring – Galvanized Hard Drawn
Searching for the Right Spring
Having trouble finding the spring you’re looking for? Try our comprehensive spring search engine. Or you can simply give us a call today and we will help you find the precise spring you need.
