Metal Springs & Services Limited (MSSL) specialises in the manufacture of hand wound springs including Compression, Tension and Torsion springs.
Metal Springs & Services Limited (MSSL) specialises in the manufacture of hand wound springs including Compression, Tension and Torsion springs.
Compression springs are open wound springs that resist a pushing force.
They are the most common and widely used of all the types of springs.
Compression springs have a wide variety of applications from electronic & automobile components, hydraulic & pneumatic valves, electrical switches, through to ballpoint pens!
Size range: 0.3 mm to 8.00 mm diameter wire
Materials selection:
Hard bright,
Galvanized & Stainless steel - up to 6mm diameter,
Tension springs, which are sometimes referred to as extension springs, are closed wound springs that resist a pulling force.
They work opposite to compression springs.
Normally tension springs will have eyes or hooks for mounting.
Tension springs are used in the likes of tilt garage door, car drum brake shoes and trampolines.
Size range: 0.3 mm to 8.00 mm diameter wire
Materials selection:
Hard bright,
Galvanized & Stainless steel - up to 6mm diameter,
Torsion springs resist radial forces.
The ends are usually connected to the application and the spring works around its centre .
Clothes pegs and clipboards are examples of the use of Torsion springs
Materials selection:
Hard bright,
Galvanized & Stainless steel - up to 6mm diameter,
MSSL's springs have been used in a wide range of applications. A summary of the key applications and the use of the springs is listed below.
Brake cylinders
Clutch release
Transmissions-
External reinforcing for Hydraulic hoses
Internal expanding drums
Vintage Car Door latches
External Brake drum springs
Vintage carburettor
Vintage machinery
Truck Clutch
Internal expanding drum springs
Seat suspension
Compressor mountings
Bus maintenance
Kickstart
Clutch
IT equipment
Electrical/Mechanical Control Cabinets
Chainsaw anti vibe
Rope manufacture
Agricultural machinery maintenance
Grounds maintenance equipment
Furniture restoration
Hydraulic jacks and rams
Tyre changing machines
Drill press column
Pneumatic fittings
Sock manufacture
Swing doors/gates
Alternative energy
Fishing boat maintenance
Manufacture Engineering
Leisure activities ( HiFi, kites, exercise equipment )
Advertising
Domestic door latches
Engineering lathe - clutch pack
Wool press
Golf cart clutch
Tail-shoot clips
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