Key Characteristics
Shape and Design: Flat springs come in various shapes, including rectangular strips, curved shapes, or custom profiles. They are often cut or stamped from flat sheets of metal, providing a tailored fit for specific applications.
Material: Flat springs are typically made from high-quality materials like stainless steel, high-carbon steel, beryllium copper, and other alloys. These materials ensure durability, resistance to fatigue, and the ability to maintain their shape under repeated stress.
Load and Deflection: The load capacity and deflection of flat springs depend on their material, thickness, width, and overall design. They are engineered to provide precise force and movement control in various applications.
Advantages of Using Flat Springs
Compact Design: Flat springs can be designed to fit into tight spaces where traditional coiled springs may not be suitable. Their flat profile allows for efficient use of space.
Versatility: They can be manufactured in a wide range of shapes and sizes, making them suitable for custom applications where specific force and movement characteristics are needed.
Durability: Made from high-quality materials, flat springs offer excellent resistance to wear, fatigue, and environmental factors, ensuring long-lasting performance.
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All Shape & Sizes
No matter the shape, size, or functionality, Katy Spring can help design a custom spring to fulfill your requirements.
Most Body Types
Cylindrical
Conical
Barrel
Hooked
Variable Pitch
Several materials are used including:
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloys
Copper Alloys
Brass
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ordering custom flat springs
- The normal squareness tolerance for ground ends is 2-3 degrees.|
- Use conical compression springs when a short, solid height is needed to reduce buckling and surging.
- Leave the wind direction optional for compression springs. Use right-hand wound when the compression spring is being threaded on a bolt, or one right and one left when two springs are being used inside the other to avoid meshing coils.
- Make Katy Spring aware of the spring travel and any solid height requirements
- Specify a force with a tolerance (+/- 10 percent) at an exact compressed height rather than a definite deflection. Spring rate is the difference of two forces divided by the amount of deflection between those forces.
- Make Katy Spring aware of unusual conditions such as temperature, corrosive environments, impact force, and fatigue life.
- Specify the mandatory requirements only to Katy Spring, and leave the exact wire size and number of coils to the discretion of Katy Spring whenever possible.
Types of flat Springs:
We offer many variations of springs for your project. Select one to learn more:
other springs we manufacture:
Compression Springs
A compression spring is a type of mechanical spring designed to resist compressive forces. When subjected to a load, it compresses and stores mechanical energy. Upon the release of the load, the spring returns to its original shape, releasing the stored energy.
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- concave
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- convex
Extension Springs
An extension spring is a type of helical (coiled) spring designed to store energy and resist a pulling force. When extended, it exerts a return force to pull the components back together. These springs are used in various applications requiring tension, resistance, and the ability to return to a pre-determined position after being stretched.
spring assemblies
Spring Assemblies are mechanical systems that incorporate springs to perform specific functions such as absorbing shock, maintaining tension, storing energy, or providing flexibility. These assemblies are crucial in many applications due to their ability to efficiently manage mechanical forces.
Torsion
A torsion spring is a type of helical spring that works by twisting its ends along its axis to exert a rotational or torque force. These springs are used in applications where rotational energy is required to maintain or return a component to its desired position.
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