A Valentine’s Day Tribute to Compression, Torsion, and Extension Springs
Roses are red, violets are blue, our springs hold things together—they’re tried and true! This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to appreciate the romantic heroes of the mechanical world: Tennessee Spring & Metal’s compression springs, torsion springs, and extension springs.
They’re the glue that holds pretty much every mechanical relationship together. The spring in your slinky, the lazy in your recliner, the coil in your canteen, and the spring in your suspension.
Compression Springs: The Strong, Supportive, Silent Type
Every great relationship needs support, and that’s where our compression springs shine. They absorb pressure, push back when needed, and always bounce back stronger—just like a good partner. Whether they’re keeping your mattress comfy or helping your car’s suspension or your fleet of semi truck and tractor-trailers handling life’s bumps, compression springs are the dependable, unwavering force in the background.
In the dating world, they’d be the ones giving solid advice and offering a strong shoulder to lean on. They’ll never let you down! Actually, they’ll always let you down — in a good way.
Torsion Springs: The Twisty Romantics
Torsion springs are the passionate, twisty lovers of the mechanical world. They store rotational energy and release it with just the right amount of force. They put a spin on romance. These springs are found in garage doors, clothespins, and even mousetraps. Not that mousetraps are particularly romantic. Moving on!
In a relationship, torsion springs are the ones who keep things exciting with spontaneous date nights and unexpected romantic gestures. Like rodents! They may be a little wound up, but they always deliver when it counts!
Extension Springs: Always Holding On
Extension springs are the clingy, yet utterly devoted, sweethearts of the spring world. They stretch out but always pull back, holding things together with just the right amount of tension and affection. You’ll find them in trampolines, exercise equipment, and even garage doors—places where strength and resilience are key.
If extension springs were in a relationship, they’d be the ones sending cute “thinking of you” texts, “let’s play!” — they’re always making an effort to stay connected, and they’ll never let you go. In a totally non-creepy way, non-stalker “Be Mine” kind of way, of course.
Love and our Metal Springs Have a Lot in Common
Just like springs, love requires balance, resilience, and a little bit of tension to keep things interesting. So this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or appreciating the wonders of mechanical engineering, take a moment to thank compression, torsion, and extension springs for their tireless work.
And if you’re looking for high-quality springs to keep your projects (and possibly your heart) in perfect working order, Tennessee Spring & Metal has you covered! Contact us today and let’s make something great together—no strings attached, just springs!