Torsion Spring Design

Torsion springs exert a torque when they are twisted or deflected. The spring torque and the length of the legs together create a force. Torsion springs can be made out of round, rectangular or shaped wire. A simple torsion spring has straight, but any bends or shapes can be formed. Double body torsion springs can be used when twice the force is required or when you need an even distribution of torque.For more information on Torsion springs , contact Katy Spring today at 281-391-1888

.080 Brass Double Body Torsion Spring

Torsion Spring

Common Spring materials:

TTorMaterial	Max. recommended % tensile in bending
Music Wire	80%
Chrome Silicon	80%
Chrome Vanadium	80%
302 Stainless Steel	60%
316 Stainless Steel	60%
17-7 Stainless	75%

Spring Terms ID = Inside Diameter D = Mean Diameter Dm = Minimum Diameter under deflection Δ
= Deflection angle d = wire diameter L = leg length Na= number of active coils Nt = number of total coils R= Spring Rate P = applied force M = Moment or Torque Sb = bending stress c = spring index ?L = deflection UTS= Ultimate Tensile StrengthDesign Tips • Torsion springs should be deflected in the direction that closes the coils • Inside diameters reduce to Dm when deflected. Mandrel size should be larger than Dm • Na takes into account the material in the legs. If the force is supplied close to the body of the spring Nt is a good approximation