At Ajax Wire, in addition to a growing list of stock springs, we carry a line of equivalent springs for Select-A-Spring, Century’s hardware line, Associated Spring, Lee Spring, Gardner Spring, Servalite, Midwest Fastener and Curtis. ANd everything we make is made in America (actually, right here on Long Island!)
If you are looking for a small sized spring but don’t have a micrometer, you can send us a sample of the small spring and we will get the accurate measurements needed to make it. We will calculate the spring rate and give you recommendations on how to change the specs to avoid spring failure shall your spring design be overstressed.
Oil tempered springs are formed from an oil tempered wire. The process of oil tempering begins with heating the wire that will be used, then cooling it in oil. That step is repeated until the desired results are achieved. This process gives the wire some unique qualities, including durability and flexibility, making it perfect for a wide variety of applications. Then here at Ajax Springs, we receive the now oil tempered wire and form it into varying types of springs.
Brass springs are, of course, made from brass wire. The brass wire used is a copper and zinc alloy that typically consists of more than 50% copper. The spring is then formed here at Ajax Springs, where it can be made into any type of spring from a compression spring to an extension spring.
Galvanized hard drawn springs, also known as cold drawn springs, are made from hard/cold drawn wire. The hard drawn wire is manufactured through a process known as cold drawing. The wire being worked is coated in oil and pulled through a die, or series of dies, in order to reduce the width of the wire. This process is known as hard drawing. The wire is then galvanized through either hot-dip galvanization, or spray galvanization. That final product is formed into a galvanized hard drawn spring right here at Ajax Springs.
Music wire springs are usually made from a tempered, high carbon steel alloy. They offer high durability and are manufactured inexpensively. The thin wire used for forming music wire springs is made in a process referred to as hard drawing, or cold drawing. A process by which the wire is pulled through a die, or multiple dies, to reduce its width. The wire is then heat-tempered further in order to achieve the desired result.
AJAX WIRE SPECIALTY CO., INC.
855-966-AJAX
(516) 935-2333 Fax (516) 935-2334
119 Bloomingdale Road, Hicksville, NY 11801
