Torsion springs are an incredibly versatile and powerful type of spring, used in a vast array of applications including window blinds, car engines and small toys. They are an essential part of many systems, and for centuries have been providing people with a reliable and cost-effective solution for many applications. But, what actually is a torsion spring, how do they work and what do they tend to be used for?
We have put together this post, to explain more about torsion springs and how they work. The Active Spring Company designs and manufactures all types of springs including torsion springs, for a diverse range of sectors all over the world. To learn more, read on and for further information on our torsion springs; head over to our website today.
What is a Torsion Spring?
A torsion spring is a type of spring that is made to store rotational energy. It consists of wound up, coiled metal springs which provide resistance to externally applied torque, and they’re commonly used to move or hold a mechanism in place.Unlike other springs – such as compression or extension springs – torsion springs store and release rotational energy via torque as a measure of force.
The ends of torsion springs are usually attached to other components or objects, which are set to rotate around the centre of the spring. They can be used to hold objects in place, or to push them back to their original position. Usually for torsion springs the same materials are used as for compression or extension springs, such as carbon steel or stainless steel.
What are Torsion Springs Used For?
Torsion springs can be used for a wide range of applications, and are in everyday items as well as more advanced systems and products. They are found in garage door openers, hinges, overhead doors, windows, and small toys. But you can also find them in suspension systems for cars, agricultural machinery, electronic switches, and military weapons. They’re an extremely versatile type of spring, meaning that they’re found in all sorts of systems and industries all across the globe.
Single, Double and Triple Torsion Springs
We manufacture and supply single, double, and triple torsion springs in a wide range of wire diameters and material specifications. Our torsion springs are manufactured from round, squared or sectional material with pitched or closed coils – with a wide range of leg configurations and dimensions.
We manufacture our torsion springs using a wide variety of materials, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and Nickel based exotic materials like Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy and Nimonic. The torsion springs we make are available in a range of quantities, whether you need
a one-off or millons in material diameters from 0.3mm all the way up to 30mm. We make torsion springs so small that you could fit thousands in the palm of your hand, and ones so large that to lift one spring would require 5 people.
Shopping for Torsion Springs in the UK?
If you’re searching for torsion springs in the UK, why not partner with The Active Spring Company? We supply customers globally with high-quality springs including torsion springs, to suit a number of applications and projects.
We are one of the UK’s leading torsion spring manufacturers and suppliers, and we use the latest and most sophisticated torsion spring coiling machines available today including Wafios. Wafios are widely regarded as producing the best torsion springs in the world, and we pride ourselves on having the widest range of Wafios machinery and the greatest amount of experience in their use of any spring company in the UK.
Want to Learn More about our Torsion Springs?
To learn more about our torsion springs in the UK, you can get in touch with our team over at The Active Spring Company today. You can fill out our contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your requirements for your springs. You’re also welcome to call us on 01371 830 557 or by sending us an email to [email protected]. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or queries, our team are always happy to help and to answer any questions that you may have.