Search for Compression Springs

Compression Spring Finder

Shopping for springs on a mobile device?

Find and buy stock compression springs in two simple steps using Spring Finder. This easy to use search engine makes it easy to find and buy the stock spring you need.

The following simple steps will get you started:

Enter Your Inputs
Select Your Spring(s)

Step 1.) Enter Your Compression Spring’s Dimensions

If you are interested in buying a stock compression spring, you must know what you require your spring to do and where it will have to fit. Spring Finder is divided into a basic search and an advanced search. You can choose to search in English (inches and pounds) or Metric (millimeters and Newtons) units of measurement. The fields provided in the finder each correspond to a particular spring specification.

In the basic search, you can enter:

outer diameter
free length
spring rate

Each dimension has two input boxes so you can select a range. These are the limitations you want to set so that the search can provide results within those tolerances.

For the advanced search, you must select “Search More Fields”. Here you can enter:

load
deflection
total coils
solid height
inner diameter
wire diameter
material type

Once you’ve entered your spring’s specifications, click “Search”.

compression spring finder

Step 2.) Select Your Springs

After you have clicked “Search” on the Spring Finder, you will be directed to a page of results. The number of results you will get depends on the dimensions and ranges you entered. You can choose to view from fourteen to seventy results in one page and you can choose whether to view them in a table/list or side by side as products in grid format. Besides choosing the quantity of results you want to view, you can also organize them based on the specification of your choosing.

The following are the specifications you can select to organize your search:

Product Name
Price

Spring Finder Results in Table

compression spring finder results in a table list

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

compression spring finder results in grid format

After sorting the products in the order of your choosing, you can start looking through the list to decide which spring will work best. You can find the spring based on the maximum load or the maximum deflection. When you find the spring that meets your load and travel requirements, you can then check whether the spring rate meets your working loads. Furthermore, you can check pricing at different quantities by clicking on the Quick View icon.

If you still need help deciding select your springs and “Add to Compare” by clicking on the icon of two circles joined together on each product. This is to be able to compare them side by side in a more efficient manner. To enter the Compare Products page, find the link at the top of the page. Then, just quickly add them to your cart to complete your order. If you need further assistance finding your springs, you may contact our team of experts to help you out. Our engineers can help answer your questions and assist you in finding the correct spring for your application.

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Extension Spring Finder

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Find and buy stock extension springs in two easy steps using Spring Finder. This simple tool makes finding the stock tension spring you need a fast and productive task. Search through over 4,000 designs off the shelf.

The following simple steps will get you started:

Enter Your Inputs
Select Your Spring(s)

Step 1.) Enter Your Extension Spring’s Dimensions

When searching for a stock extension spring, you base your search on its parameters and tolerances. We do have thousands of springs in stock but, most likely, you will find springs similar to yours, not exact replicas. Spring Finder will allow you to search for your springs in both english and metric units. Initially, it gives you three parameters to search your spring by but gives you the opportunity to expand it into a more advanced search where you have more parameters to choose from.

In the basic search, you can enter:

outer diameter
length inside hooks
spring rate

Next to each dimension, you will see two input boxes where you can enter your max. and min. tolerances for that specific parameter.

To access the parameters in the advanced search, click on “Search More Fields” where the following dimensions will be available:

load
deflection (travel required)
initial tension
wire diameter
material type

The fields are not mandatory so you can choose whatever dimension you feel needed and click “Search” once you have done so.

extension spring finder

Step 2 - Find Your Springs

After clicking “Search” on the Finder, you will be directed to a page of results. These results are displayed in a table/list as default but you can select to view them in a grid format where they will be shown side to side. The amount of results you get will depend on how many dimensions you entered and how tight or loose the tolerances are. Based on how many results you generate, you can also choose to show from fourteen to seventy products per page.

These are the specifications you can organize your extension springs by:

Part Number
Price
Outer Diameter
Length Inside Hooks

Rate
Max. Load
Max. Deflection (Max. Travel Required)
Initial Tension

Wire Diameter
Total Coils
Inner Diameter

Spring Finder Results in Table

extension spring finder results in a table list

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

extension spring finder results in grid format

After you have figured out how you want to display the results of your Spring Finder search, you can begin finding potential products based on the suggested max load and deflection/travel, as well as the spring rate. Select all of your potential springs and “Add to Compare”. Scroll to the top of the page once you have done so and click on “Compare Products” where they will be displayed side to side. Check out pricing at different quantities by clicking on “Quick View” or click on the part number to be directed to the product details page.

Having a hard time finding what you need? Feel free to contact our sales and engineering teams for help on design or finding your extension springs.

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Torsion Spring Finder

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Find and buy stock torsion springs in two easy steps using Spring Finder. This simple tool makes finding the stock torsion spring you need a fast and productive task. Search through about 1,000 designs off the shelf.

The following simple steps will get you started:

Enter Your Inputs
Select Your Spring(s)

Step 1.) Enter Your Torsion Spring’s Dimensions

When searching for a stock torsion spring, you base your search on its parameters and tolerances. We do have hundreds of springs in stock but, most likely, you will find springs similar to yours, not exact replicas. Spring Finder will allow you to search for your springs in both english and metric units. Initially, it gives you three parameters to search your spring by but gives you the opportunity to expand it into a more advanced search where you have more parameters to choose from.

In the basic search, you can enter:

Wind Direction
Outer Diameter
Inner Diameter
Total Coils
Rate
Body Length

Next to each dimension, you will see two input boxes where you can enter your max. and min. tolerances for that specific parameter.

To access the parameters in the advanced search, click on “Search More Fields” where the following dimensions will be available:

Torque
Deflection (Degrees of Travel)
Wire Diameter
Leg Length
Material Type

The fields are not mandatory so you can choose whatever dimension you want and click “Search” once you have done so.

torsion spring finder

Step 2 - Find Your Springs

These are the specifications you can organize your torsion springs by:

Part Number
Price
Outer Diameter
Inner Diameter

Total Coils
Rate
Body Length
Max. Torque

Max. Deflection (Degrees of Travel)
Wire Diameter
Leg Length
Mandrel Size

Spring Finder Results in Table

torsion spring finder results in a table list

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

torsion spring finder results in grid format

Having a hard time finding what you need? Feel free to contact our sales and engineering teams for help on design or finding your torsion springs.

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Conical Spring Finder

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Find and buy stock conical springs in two simple steps using Spring Finder. This easy to use search engine makes it easy to find and buy the stock spring you need.

The following simple steps will get you started:

Enter Your Inputs
Select Your Spring(s)

Step 1.) Enter Your Conical Spring's Dimensions

If you are interested in buying a stock conical spring, you must know what you require your spring to do and where it will have to fit. Spring Finder is divided into a basic search and an advanced search. You can choose to search in English (inches and pounds) or Metric (millimeters and Newtons) units of measurement. The fields provided in the finder each correspond to a particular spring specification.

In the basic search, you can enter:

small outer diameter
large outer diameter
free length

Each dimension has two input boxes so you can select a range. These are the limitations you want to set so that the search can provide results within those tolerances.

For the advanced search, you must select “Search More Fields”. Here you can enter:

rate
total coils
solid height
wire diameter
material type

Once you've entered your spring's specifications, click “Search”.

conical spring finder

Step 2.) Select Your Springs

After you have clicked “Search” on the Spring Finder, you will be directed to a page of results. The number of results you will get depends on the dimensions and ranges you entered. You can choose to view from fourteen to two-hundred-and-eighty results in one page and you can choose whether to view them in a table/list or side by side as products in grid format. Besides choosing the quantity of results you want to view, you can also organize them based on the specification of your choosing.

The following are the specifications you can select to organize your search:

Price
Small Outer Diameter
Large Outer Diameter

Free Length
Rate
Total Coils

Solid Height
Wire Diameter
Inner Diameter

Spring Finder Results in Table

conical spring finder results in a table list

Spring Finder Results in Grid View

conical spring finder results in grid format

After sorting the products in the order of your choosing, you can start looking through the list to decide which spring will work best. You can find the spring based on the average rate or the most important dimensions to you. When you find the spring that meets your load and travel requirements, you can then check whether the spring rate meets your working loads. Furthermore, you can check pricing at different quantities by clicking on the Quick View icon.

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How to search for a compression spring:

When searching for compression springs it is most important to determine what information you have about the spring or the application. Most of our customers fall within the following 3 categories.

You have an existing spring in hand and are looking to duplicate or replace the spring
You have an existing spring, but are looking to modify this spring to fit better in your application
You are starting a new project and are looking to find a stock compression spring for your new application.

First let’s make sure what you are looking for is classified in the industry as a compression spring. Below you can see an example of how a compression spring will work and a blueprint showing the dimensions of a compression spring.

Now that we have determined you are doing a compression spring search and what type of customer you are, let us start our search.

Category 1

For all customers in category 1, replacing an existing spring, here is how search for a compression spring.

Step 1: Measure your compression spring here.

For most accurate measurements we recommend using a dial or digital caliper.

If you do not have a caliper to use we recommend using a tape measure or ruler. The main dimensions you want to measure for a basic compression spring search are outside diameter and free length. The measurements you will use to narrow down your search are wire diameter, number of coils, wire type and end type.

Step 2: Use the search compression spring finder tool above to begin your search

We recommend starting with a wide search and narrowing the results down. We would suggest starting with the outside diameter and free length of the spring. If your spring fits inside or over other components in your application please make sure to take that into consideration. Please also take into consideration the tolerances on your dimensions. Click here for more information on compression spring tolerances.

Step 3: Please click on the link below to see a step by step example of narrowing down a compression spring search. Compression Spring Tension

Category 2

For all customers in category 2, modifying an existing spring, here is how you search for a compression spring.

Step 1: You will still need to measure your existing spring using calipers or other measuring equipment.

Step 2: Enter here the dimensions of your compression spring into our Spring Creator Calculator.

The calculator will determine the “rate” of your existing spring. From there you will need to manipulate the compression spring to increase or decrease the strength. Click here for a tutorial on how to manipulate the strength of your spring.

Step 3: When you have determined the new rate range for your replacement compression spring enter the dimensions into the compression spring search tool. Click here for more information.

Category 3

For all customers in category 3, starting a new project, here is how you search for a compression spring.

Step 1: Determine the space, width and height, the spring will need to fit into. Use these search criteria to narrow down your search.

Step 2: If you know the force profile required in your application, use the “rate” search criteria to narrow down your search. Please note, rate is the amount of force per inch of distance traveled.

Step 3: If you are starting a new design we recommend choosing a few springs within your search criteria that fit in your application. By choosing different springs with unique force profiles it will allow you to determine which spring works best for your application. At this point you will be prototyping your application to determine which compression spring works best.

Step 4: Once you have received the spring options, test them in your application to determine the compression spring that best fits your needs. You can return to our stock store to purchase higher quantities of the compression spring or email us at [email protected] to let us know of any additional modifications you need.

For a more detailed description of finding a compression spring for a new project click here.