Are you looking for a reliable industrial spring manufacturer for your compression spring needs? You’re in luck. We’ve been making long-lasting compression springs for nearly 60 years.

What’s a compression spring?

A compression spring is a common type of metal spring that absorbs (or provides resistance) and releases force as indicated by a product’s design. When you hold an image of a spring in your mind’s eye, you’re most likely visualizing a compression spring.

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Types of compression springs and compression spring names

Tapered springs or Conical compression springs

Tapered springs, also known as conical springs, are compression springs coiled in increasing or decreasing outer diameters. Imagine a sugar cone made out of spring wire and you’ll be imagining a conical compression spring.

Barrel spring or convex spring

These portly, barrel-shaped springs are wider in the middle than they are at the top or bottom. They can be telescoping on non-telescoping. These versatile — and flexible — springs tend to be better at preventing buckling than a conventional compression spring.

Hourglass spring or concave spring

Also aptly named, these hourglass-shaped compression springs take up less space than conventional compression springs and also prevent buckling. These springs are wider at the end than in the middle and therefore, pressure is evenly distributed throughout the spring for better stability.

Common Uses for Compression Springs

Agriculture: tractors, farm vehicles, heavy farm machinery, and other agricultural equipment
Firearms: striker and magazine springs
Mining operations: conveyor and pulley systems
Tools: hand tools and power tools
Automotive: interiors, exterior, and drivetrain
Garage doors: heavy-duty, light-duty, and residential
Attic stairs: retractable attic stairs
Marine: boats, motors, fishing equipment, watersports
Toys: rocking and bouncing toys
Furniture: for cushioning and comfort

For more information about Tennessee Spring and Metal or for compression spring pricing information, contact us at 1-800-497-3545 or email us at info@tennesseespring.com.

Tennessee Spring and Metal is AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015 certified.