What is Elasticity
Absorbing Energy and returning to original position without fracture
What force does a Helical Compression Springs Resist
Compressive Forces
What stresses are Helical Compressive Springs under
Torsion Forces
Can a compression spring be over stressed
No
What are Plain Ends
Chopped at length
Large Index
Used for Light Duty Applications
Used in Compressive Springs
What is Index
Ratio of Wire Diam and Mean Diam
Tightness of Compression Spring Coils
What are Closed Ends
Ground End with Extra Turns at the end
Used in Compressive Springs
What are Ground Ends
Flat End
Uniform Load Distribution
Used in Compressive Springs
Where is the Larger Diam in Barrell Comp String
In the Middle
What ends are on Barrell Convex Comp Spring
Closed Ends
What is the benefit of Barrel Springs
Less likely to bend under load
Allows for springs to be made longer
Where is the smaller Diam in Cone Comp Springs
At one end
What is the benefit of Cone Comp Springs
Loads to be achieved at lower Heights
Where is the Smaller Diam in Hourglass Comp Springs
In the Middle
What is the benefit of Hourglass Comp Spring
Lowered Solid Height
Improved Stability
What forces to Tension Springs Resist
Tension
What stresses are Tension Springs under
Torsion Stresses
Can Tension Springs be over stressed
Yes
What ends are used on Tension Springs
Hooked or Looped
What ends are used on Compression Springs
Plain
Ground
Closed
Contra Wound
What spring is more likely to fail due to fatigue
Compressive or Tension
Tension
Where are Spring Rods used
In place of Tension Springs in Safety Critical Areas
Spring rods use what kind of spring
Compressive Spring acting as a Tension Spring
What forces to Helical Torsion Springs Resist
Torsion Forces
