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., […]
Shot Peening in Coil Mechanical Springs
Shot peening in mechanical springs is a process of cold working that allows spring manufacturers to modify the metal used to create a spring and change its properties. This is a process that was developed almost 100 years ago and has been perfected over time, allowing engineers to further customize their springs to their precise […]
Medical Device Springs: Material Selection and Design Considerations
When designing springs for medical devices, your choice in materials matter as much as the design specifications and manufacturing process. Although the best springs are custom made, there are a few features that are found in many of the mechanical springs used in medical devices. Medical Spring Size Since many medical devices tend to be […]
How to Prevent Compression Spring Buckling
When compression springs came under more stress than they are designed to handle, their risk of buckling greatly increases. In order to prevent product or application failure, it’s essential to ensure that buckling will not occur in the springs that you use. What is Compression Spring Buckling and How Does it Happen? Compression spring buckling […]
What Goes Into Wire Form Design?
While not as complex as the physics and other engineering properties that go into custom springs, precision wire products still have their fair share of customization options that lead to different functions and purposes. In fact, the design of custom wire forms are often more interesting because there are so many possibilities. When you are […]
What Goes Into Compression Spring Design?
Customization is essential when designing compression springs for one very important reason: every compression spring, based on the application, will have a different function. Add environmental factors into the equation and you’d be hard-pressed to find a non-custom spring that will suitably fit your application. That’s why custom compression springs will always outperform and outlast […]
How We Apply Our Guiding Principles to the Springs We Manufacture
At The Yost Superior Co., we follow a set of guiding principles that guide everything we do. From the way we treat our employees to the level of service we provide, to the products we manufacture, everything we do, and the way we do it, is based on our core principles. We are not just […]
What Goes Into Designing Extension Springs?
The design of an extension spring has many components that are unique to its build. There is a lot to consider when creating your spring, but our experts are here to make it easy for you. About Extension Springs Extension springs are different from any other mechanical spring because they are designed to remain compressed; […]
Initial Tension in Extension Springs
In extension springs, initial tension matters. When creating your design, you want to take into account the initial tension your spring will need. What is Initial Tension in Springs Initial tension is the tension that is already present between the coils in extension springs. It is the internal force that keeps extension springs compressed and […]
Spring Coil Direction: Does it Matter?
Do springs have to be left-hand wound or right-hand wound? Does spring coil direction even matter when it comes to precision springs? The short answer is, yes, the coil direction of your spring does make a difference. It won’t change the performance or lifespan of a spring, but it will determine if it will be […]