Power Springs are used to create a compact power source in applications that require counterbalancing, sometimes through a cable/cord retraction mechanism. The small size and rotational output of Power Springs make them fantastic options for manufacturers and engineers. Vulcan’s Conpower Springs are pre-stressed, producing a flatter torque profile than conventional Power Springs. When a project …
Recently I went to a “large” retailer to find a few items on my list. When I was at the checkout counter I witnessed a mild disagreement about a price. The register rang up one amount, and the shopper thought the price was a much lesser amount. Of course, a supervisor was called into action …
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Constant Force Springs are commonly used to provide a counterbalancing effect for a product. This blog examines different ways to integrate a counterbalance into a design, emphasizing the use of constant force springs in the manufacturing of a counterbalanced unit.
One of the most unique spring designs produced by Vulcan is called a twin spring. Its name is derived from the characteristic of having two springs formed from the same strip of stainless steel material. These custom springs are intended to work together, in unison, doubling the force of a single spring. Twin springs are …
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Our last blog discussed the two main types of Constant Force Spring; linear force and torque. Vulcan is able to change the force of the spring over the travel length to match customer requirements. These springs are referred to as Gradient Positive and Gradient Negative springs.
What differentiates the constant force spring from the conventional extension and compression (round wire) spring? Hooke’s Law states that the extension of a spring is directly proportional to the load applied to it. Therefore, the further an extension spring is extended, the greater the force.
A common practice for mounting Constant Force Springs is to utilize two or more springs to gain more force in a small space. This might be required if the diameter or width of a single spring exceeds the allotted space but there is room to add multiple smaller springs. A much smaller spring design may …
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What Are Power Springs? Power springs are formed by winding strip material on an arbor and into a case or retaining ring. Power springs store and release torque through a central arbor or the case where it’s retained. What Are Pre-Stressed Power Springs? Pre-stressed power springs (Conpower®) undergo additional processing to yield a slightly flatter torque …
Vulcan Spring has produced flat steel constant force springs since 1967. Vulcan has also produced power springs, twin springs and constant torque springs, all made from the same flat steel. Vulcan is now able to produce two new products: Spiral Torsion Springs and Wire Forms.
It’s time for FIRST robotics to kick-off and, as of Tuesday, the robots are finished and waiting for the first competition of 2012. Vulcan Spring has sponsored Team 1218 of FIRST Robotics for the last few years. We see this as a great way to help schools train kids to thrive in the STEM areas …
