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At Master Spring, we’ve been helping OEMs with their needs concerning large and small extension springs for more than 70 years. Learn how we can design and manufacture custom extension springs for your next application.
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Explore industry-standard abbreviations for extension spring dimensions as well as calculations for free length and mean coil diameter. These notes and the diagram in Figure 1 are sourced from the Handbook of Spring Design by the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI).
Extension spring formulas can help you find several other values as well. Learn how to measure extension springs and their initial tension in this easy-to-read extension spring resources guide.
Figure 1: Extension spring dimensions
Need an extension spring custom built to your exact needs? Master Spring has the design and manufacturing capabilities to deliver. We have a wide range of CNC spring forming machines that can manufacture custom extension springs with wire diameters as small as 0.010” or as large as 0.250” (0.25 mm to 6.4 mm)—and any size wire in between!
We manufacture custom extension springs from all types of material. The most common material types for extension springs are stainless steel (type 302, type 316 and type 17-7 PH), music wire and hard-drawn wire.
Still curious? Learn about the suitable uses for each material type in the Properties of Materials chart.
Our helical spring ends include twist, cross center, side loops, German hooks, and extended hooks. We also manufacture swivel hooks, flat stock hooks, and more for extension springs. Learn more below about common spring ends and see Figure 2 from the Spring Manufacturers Institute’s Handbook of Spring Design for details.
When attached to a spring, swivel hooks move at their base. The swivel function gives this spring end its strength. Swivel hooks are also strong fasteners because they can move and adjust to any movements. We manufacture heavy-duty swivel hooks in all sizes for many mechanical applications.
Extended hooks are spring ends that are not enclosed. Rather, they have an extended shank. Many OEMs use extended hooks when they need a longer hook length that can provide more force throughout the spring.
German hooks are unenclosed, or open hooks, attached to the ends of a spring. The German hook is a versatile spring end because it can attach to many other parts used in mechanical and industrial applications.
Figure 2: Common end configurations for helical extension springs
Download the Extension Spring Checklist (PDF)
Ready to request a quote? Download the checklist to help you specify the critical dimensions we’ll need to quote your extension springs. For help with your extension spring design, please call us at 708-453-2570.
Download the Extension Spring Checklist (PDF)
At Master Spring and Wire Form Co., we have the capability to design and manufacture a wide variety of extension springs. We specialize in supplying OEMs their requirements of medium to high quantities of springs and wire forms. Browse our gallery of custom extension springs or explore our extension springs product page to learn about our capabilities.
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A Master Spring customer orders 55,000 extension springs per year—and relies on us to deliver high-quality springs without fail. Learn how a suggested design change increased an extension spring's life cycle and reduced this outdoor power equipment manufacturer’s cost.
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