Hourglass Springs
Hourglass springs are the opposite of barrel springs with a narrower middle than the ends. This design can help with space efficiency. What kind of spring do you need? Having been manufacturing springs since 1957 here at Vernier Springs we have a huge wealth of experience – if you tell us the intended application we can guide you to the best option to achieve your goals.
Spring Making Materials
Vernier are expert spring manufacturers, we can make your springs from a wide range of high-quality materials to create a product that is reliable and durable.
Materials we frequently work with to make springs include:-
- Stainless Steel. 302 / 304 / 316
- Low-alloy Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Copper and Titanium Alloys
In addition to the range of spring materials, we also offer surface treatments for springs and pressings to make them more adapted to the requirements of certain applications. This can be anything from hardening and tempering to plating.
Factors to Consider
There are a few key factors to consider when selecting the best material:-
- Strength and Load Capacity
- Corrosion Resistance
- Temperature Range
- Electrical and Thermal Conductivity
These are just a few of the factors we take into consideration, as material and finish should be dependent on the industry and application of your spring.
Wire Sizes
Type and Sizes:-
- Compression Springs – wire diameters from 0.1mm to 6mm
- Tension Springs – wire diameter 0.15mm to 3mm
- Torsion Springs – wire diameter 0.15mm to 3.5mm
- Prototypes – wire diameter 0.1mm to 8mm
Any surface treatment available on all sizes.
Our latest Investment
Introducing our latest investment, the new Wafio’s FMU 20+ has given us more flexibility throughout our production with a variety of tooling configurations for slide ways, Rotary units and winding tools enabling us further to vary and expand our production of Torsion, double torsion, wire forming capabilities within a 0.4mm to 2.0mm wire range.
The new generation of drives and motors now give high speed production whilst maintaining the very high standards we expect of our products. We have also invested in a high performance Optical camera measuring system which gives us added confidence of supplying Zero defect parts to our Customers.
User-friendly software helps with speedy setup times reducing downtime and increasing our efficiency thus creating extra capacity throughout our shop floor.
IQspring technology built into the software of the machine enables a simulation of the production process with automatic collision control and optimisation facility helping us to get the most out of our production.
With the high production output while maintaining our zero defect policy this FMU 20+ we will remain at the forefront of what is a very competitive market.
Interested in finding out more about our new machine? Contact us today on 01527 582 950 or out of office hours please use our contact form.
Our latest Investment
We are pleased to introduce our latest investment he ITAYA RM-20 CNC Spring Forming Machine.
The upper half of the working table is equipped with a three dimensionally controlled tool changer with three servo-spinners and three tool holders. The lower part is equipped with five cam-driven tool slides.
The result of this is a combination of flexible production and high performance adding further scope to our production capabilities and adding to the product range of springs and wire forms that we can offer to our customer base. Enquire today!
Compression springs sometimes referred to as coil springs are your standard spring when compressed they want to expand.
Barrel springs are effectively the opposite of Hourglass springs. They are wider in the middle than either end. Barrel Springs tend to not buckle under pressure.
Conical springs are half an hourglass spring. These springs have a lower solid height compared to other types of springs.
Hourglass springs are narrower in the middle than either end. It is very likely that an hourglass spring will require less maintenance than other options.
