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What is a special-shaped spring?


LikeSpecial-shaped springsThese items are basically products used in the industrial field, most of which are not commonly seen or heard of, and can be said to be quite rare in daily life. However, they play an irreplaceable role in the industrial sector, and it is essential to understand the basic content of special-shaped springs before use.

The difference between special-shaped springs and conventional springs lies in the irregularity of the spring itself, which has curves and a large number of complex angle designs. They are suitable for some special occasions. Clamping springs are commonly used for fastening automotive fuel tanks and belong to the category of double torsion springs. These springs can be produced using CNC spring coiling machines in qualified enterprises. Generally, enterprises use manual rolling, during which some special auxiliary tools can be made. When making special-shaped springs, the coil material is first cut straight, then shaped into a 'U' shape, and coiled into an arc on a dedicated auxiliary device. When auxiliary tool 'b' is installed at the feeding guide wheel position, semi-automatic production of clamping springs can be achieved, increasing production efficiency by about 10 times compared to manual operation.

The convex spiral compression spring in special-shaped springs can achieve a larger deformation amount because the smaller coils at both ends can fit into the middle coil. For example, some convex automotive brake springs are always under tension; when the car valve is opened, the spring restores its deformation, driving the brake to stop the car. Hair clippers also utilize the characteristics of convex spiral springs to achieve greater deformation and stress within an effective space. There are two types of spring clamps: circular cross-section materials and rectangular cross-section materials. Sometimes, for ease of assembly, the clamp ring is also made into an end part and then bent over a section. When manufacturing collars, tightly wound spring coils can flatten themselves after cutting; there must be significant initial stress during the winding process.

The serpentine spring in special-shaped springs is named for its snake-like curves and is also referred to as 'Z' shaped or 'S' shaped springs based on its shape. It is widely used in automotive seat cushions and is therefore also called seat cushion springs. For multi-strand spiral springs, steel wires ranging from 0.5mm to 3mm are generally twisted into steel cables and then coiled into springs. The commonly used ones are 3 to 4 strands of steel cable without a central strand. When using special-shaped springs with steel cables exceeding 4 strands, there should be a central strand. To prevent the steel cable from loosening under stress, the direction of the cable's exit should be opposite to the direction of the spring's winding.