The Importance of Properly Engineered Springs

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Many manufacturers require the use of springs to make their products work. In fact, they’re necessary for millions of products, from small ballpoint pens and precise medical devices to vehicles and agricultural equipment.

But springs come in a variety of types, shapes, sizes, materials, and coatings as well as varying degrees of quality. And a spring that’s perfect for one job can be totally wrong for another.

When a purchasing manager must buy them, there’s a lot he must consider. The importance of properly engineered springs that are designed specifically for the application at hand cannot be understated.

If they’re not properly engineered, a lot can go wrong.

Malfunctioning Products

A spring is used to store and release energy. If it is not properly engineered it won’t be able to do its job properly. The wrong choice of material or size can make your products malfunction. When a spring can’t store and release energy because it can’t withstand the pressure, it can’t work efficiently. And no one wants a defective product.

Just imagine a ball-point pen that can’t click because the spring in it is too small or made of a thick material that doesn’t compress easily. Or, imagine the rough ride you’d get from a vehicle if the springs in the suspension couldn’t handle the uneven terrain of the roads you drive on.

Manufacturers want their products to work at optimal efficiency, and to do so, the components placed in them must be properly engineered.

Reliability and Durability

A spring that isn’t properly engineered won’t be able to stand the test of time. If the wrong material is chosen, it won’t be able to stand up to the forces being placed on it—whether those are pushing or pulling forces. And if the wrong coating is used, the spring won’t be able to withstand the environmental conditions, like rain and snow, and it will corrode quickly.

Both of these situations mean that the spring won’t last—it won’t be durable or reliable. And manufacturers know if their products stop working properly after a few weeks or a few months, customers won’t be happy. It can damage their reputation and mean dealing with a lot of returns and refunds.

It All Comes Down to the Right Manufacturer

It takes experience and expertise to understand how to properly design and engineer a spring for a specific application. When you work with a manufacturer that understands the different options—and which ones are best for your product—you can rest easy knowing that the spring you get will work for your application.

When a manufacturer has design experts on staff, you can ask all of your questions, get suggestions, and get recommendations for the right spring type and the best size, material, and coating options for your needs. Considerations like what environment the spring will be exposed to, what type of product it’s going in, and what type of forces will be applied to it are all factors that your spring manufacturer will take into account when deciding on how best to engineer your spring.

Get the Right Spring for Your Application

When you need to buy springs, it’s vital to get them designed for your specific application. The performance of your products depends on it—as do their durability and reliability. Spring experts can help you calculate the necessary strength and mechanical abilities that your spring will require. When you choose the right manufacturer, you’ll never have to settle for inferior springs that won’t perform at their maximum.

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