springs being made

There are many precise factors that go into engineering custom wire forms and springs. At The Yost Superior Co., we work closely with our clients to determine the specific requirements that their products or applications require, the transfer those into our spring design process, allowing our engineers to create specially designed springs that operate well in any situation.

But what factors actually go into designing a custom spring? While we make the process easy for our clients, it’s actually a complex bit of engineering that naturally involves many moving parts.

Determining Your Spring Type

The first thing we will need to ascertain is what type spring your application requires: compression, extension, torsion or something entirely custom made (this is the easy part). Different springs work well with different products and applications.

Determining Your Conditions

The conditions that your springs will have to perform in are just as important as the application itself. Ask yourself these few questions:

  • What type of conditions will your application be running in?
  • Will there be extreme temperatures (either cold or hot)?
  • Will your application be exposed to corrosive chemicals?
  • How much stress will be put on the springs?
  • How much space will they have to work in?

The answers to these questions will help our team determine what material your springs will be made of and what type of finish will be necessary to apply to them. You definitely want your springs to not only be durable, but they should be able to operate within your required conditions for a long time.

If your springs are not made to fit their environment, you will not only have to replace them frequently, but you also risk application failure, as well. Even the smallest changes in the design and engineering of your spring will have a big impact on:

  • Performance
  • Longetivity
  • Durability

Expect Only the Best

Our engineering team here at The Yost Superior Co. has the expertise and knowledge to deliver you any type of spring you need. Our engineering process is complex, but we make your part in it easy. All you have to do is contact our team for a free quote, provide us with some basic information and we will handle the rest.