Category: Spring Facts
Understanding Compression Spring Shapes
If you are examining various types of springs, you can study conical springs, components that feature a constant pitch, barrel springs and designs that offer a variable pitch. Many customers select barrel springs because each component’s central section maximizes durability and stability. Moreover, numerous buyers choose conical springs and devices that have a constant pitch, […]
Signs Your Application’s Springs Need to be Replaced
When your springs fail during the middle of an important project, your entire schedule can be thrown off while you wait for replacement and repairs. Failed springs can cause everything to grind to a halt, hurting your bottom line and forcing you to miss deadlines. There are a number of different signs that it may […]
What Makes Metal So Malleable and Good for Springs?
The defining characteristic of a spring is its “springiness.” The answer as to why this is the case is clearly because of the metal it is made of, but why is metal so malleable? What gives it the ability to be molded into certain shapes and wire forms? While we normally focus on custom spring […]
A Quick Look at How Springs Have Changed the World
As we race into the new year, we are looking forward to what the future will bring the manufacturing industry, and it’s large in part to amazing technological advances like precision springs. But we never forget the past. The concept and application of a mechanical spring is something that truly changed the world, which is […]
Mechanical Spring Creep: Does it Matter?
Does spring wire creep? Will your mechanical springs lose their elasticity when placed under stress for long periods of time? Both of these questions are important to answer because spring failure can leads to disastrous results. Defining Creep If you are new to the physics of a spring, or are unaware of spring fatigue, know […]
Precision Springs Require Precise Calculations
Manufacturing precision springs is a process that requires precise expertise and an understanding of what goes into making the perfect spring. We have a team of precision spring manufacturers who are experts in their field. They understand what goes into making the best quality springs for any application. They also understand that no two springs […]
How Compression Springs Work
Compression springs are one of the most common springs used in products, machinery and variety of other applications. Although they may seem simple in design, the smallest changes can make a substantial difference in their performance, longevity and many other factors. When it comes to compression spring design, precision matters. At The Yost Superior Co., […]
What Goes into Designing Torsion Springs?
A torsion spring is rather unique not only because of its design, but in the different way it functions, as well. Standard compression and extension springs operate by having a load applied them, causing them to compress or extend, respectively, but a torsion spring bends based on the rotary force (torque) that is applied to […]
What Makes Spring Materials “Springy”
One of the innate characteristics of most metals is the ability to “spring” back to its original state when bent of contorted. This “springiness” is what makes many metals the ideal materials for springs and custom wire forms. But what gives metal this unique ability, and what makes it the ideal material to be used? […]
Spring End Types: What Are Your Options?
Depending on the type of springs you need, you will have several options for end types. Different ends will fulfill different needs for your product or application. Just remember, almost anything can be customized! Read on to learn more about spring and wire form end types. Extension Spring End Options Since extension springs start compressed […]