We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.
We produce custom springs and wireforms. We do not stock standard parts.

Spring Design

Our Spring Design page outlines the essential information needed to accurately design and order a custom spring. From material selection and load requirements to dimensions and environmental considerations, we guide you through the key factors that influence spring performance. By providing detailed specifications, you enable our team to craft a spring that perfectly meets your application’s needs.

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Welcome to our Design & Engineering Department

At Ace Wire Spring, every quotation request is carefully reviewed by our engineering and design team to create a custom spring that meets the exact specifications and critical needs of our customers. Unlike many companies that simply match quotes to a stock item that comes close to the required specifications, we focus on designing and engineering solutions that go beyond just providing a spring. Our team understands that precise tolerances are essential to the performance of your spring, and we do not compromise on quality by accepting uncontrolled variances.

Design for manufacturability is key to ensuring a successful and long-lasting product. Ace Wire Spring’s experienced design engineers are ready to assist your company at every stage of the manufacturing process, from initial part design and prototyping to full-scale production and post-production support. While many stock spring manufacturers may settle for a close match from existing inventory, we are committed to delivering a custom-engineered solution that meets your exact needs with high-tolerance, precision-crafted springs.

Ace specializes in engineering custom springs for the most demanding applications, ensuring that your products perform reliably and efficiently in any environment.

What information is needed to properly design/order a spring?

What parameters do I have?

  • What does my spring fit into?
  • What does my spring fit over?
  • What is the atmosphere? (Moisture, Saltwater, Heat etc.)
  • How is the spring being used/installed?
  • Has there ever been a problem before?

What are the spring’s physical requirements?

  • What are the relaxed/installed lengths?
  • How much travel is involved?
  • What length are you traveling to? (Length/Deflection)
  • What is the max solid/travel height?
  • What force is needed at a specified length?
  • What type of material is needed?
  • What are the end types needed?
  • Tight Tolerances Needed?
  • Type of winding?

Compression Springs

Type of ends?

What are my Physical Characteristics?

  • Size/Type of Material?
  • Outside Diameter?
  • Inside Diameter?
  • Free Length?
  • Total Coils?
  • Solid Height?
  • Rate per Inch?
  • Load @ Length?

Extension Springs

What are my Physical Characteristics?

  • Size/Type of Material?
  • Outside Diameter?
  • Inside Diameter?
  • Free Length Body/Inside Hooks?
  • Initial Tension?
  • Rate per Inch?
  • Load @ Length?
  • Max Deflection?
  • Gap Lengths of hooks?
  • Straight Pull?

Torsion Springs

What are my Physical Characteristics?

  • Size/Type of Material?
  • Outside Diameter?
  • Inside Diameter?
  • Body Length?
  • Total Coils?
  • Angle at free position?
  • Degrees of deflection?
  • Rate Inch/lbs. Per Degree?
  • Max degrees of Deflection?
  • Closewound or Pitched?
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