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Choice of coverings for springs and other metals is vital for durability and safety. There is a wide range of coverings to choose from.| What is a coil spring? |
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. A Coil spring, also known as a helical spring, is a mechanical device, which is typically used to store energy and subsequently release it, to absorb shock, or to maintain a force between contacting surfaces. They are made of an elastic material formed into the shape of a helix which returns to its natural length when unloaded. Coil springs are a special type of torsion spring, the material of the spring acts in torsion when the spring is compressed or extended. The two usual types of coil spring are: * Tension coil springs which are designed to resist stretching. They usually have a hook or eye form at each end for attachment. * Compression coil springs are designed to resist being compressed. A typical use for compression coil springs is in car suspension systems. Metal coil springs are made by winding a wire around a shaped former - a cylinder is used to form cylindrical coil springs. |
