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Spring Design Handbook: How To Design A Spring

Springs are energy management devices and designing them can be challenging because of conflicting priorities in a given application. By downloading this eBook, you'll be able to tap into Spring Engineers of Houston's vast experience to design the perfect spring for your application!

How to design a spring ebook

In this eBook you'll learn about our proven workflow, which includes the six key considerations to successful spring design:

  • Determining Type and Force
  • Deflection at Forces
  • Dimensional Constraints
  • Working Environment
  • Special Performance Requirements
  • Commercial Issues

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Determining Your Spring Design

There are different types of springs for different industries and designing springs can be challenging at times due to conflicts in priorities. Before designing a spring, there are several things to consider in order for a spring design to be successful. The first being the type of spring and force. Understanding different types of springs and the force they produce will help in selecting a spring for a specific application. Some of the most common types of springs:

Elements To Consider When Designing A Spring

Knowing the maximum desired deflection will help narrow down your choice since the desired deflection will determine the spring design and spring rate. Thirdly, take into account the dimensional changes of each type of spring. If not, the spring will perform badly while in use. To prevent any future failures, you must also consider extreme working temperatures and corrosion. Choosing the material for your spring will be dependent on these factors. Sometimes performance requirements will play a part in the spring design process such as resistance to breakage, loading at high speeds, and load loss or set.

Spring Engineers of Houston are experts with years of experience in the design of many types of springs for various industries. Contact us today for assistance with the design of your spring.