RS PRO Zinc Plated Steel Compression Extension

RS PRO Assorted Spring Kits
RS PRO range of assorted spring kits which are supplied in a handy and convenient storage box with individual compartments for easy identification of the springs. Spring kits are ideal for people regularly working with springs of different types and sizes, these RS PRO kits are particularly handy if you are unsure what size spring you will need for future applications.
Options include:
523-008 - 378-piece Zinc Plated Spring Kit containing Compression Springs, Extension Springs and Torsion Springs

Types of Spring:
Compression springs also referred to as coil springs are very popular as they can store a large amount of energy in a small space making them ideal for a great range of uses. Coiled springs are designed so they can push back to the springs original height when they are compressed. These springs have varying degrees of stiffness which is also known as spring rate and are used to keep components from meeting.
Extension springs are like compression springs but have hooks or loops at either end and the springs expand or stretch when the load is applied to each end.
A torsion spring is designed to be twisted, unlike a compression spring which is designed to be compressed and an extension spring which is designed to be extended.

Kit Contents:
523-008 - Kit 1 Light Duty Containing 378 small springs:
6 each of 30 different compression springs
6 each of 24 different extension springs
6 each of 9 different torsion springs length

Typical Applications:
Spring kits are ideal as they contain popular springs which can be used in a wide range of applications.
Compression springs are a very popular spring and can be used in a number of different industries. This type of spring can be used in
ball point pens, vehicles, mobile phones and values.
Extension spring applications include garage doors, trampolines, white goods and tools.
Torsion springs have a tightening or twisting force and applications for these springs include counterbalance weights in garage doors, digital cameras, mouse traps and vehicle suspension.