Compression vs Extension Springs: Key Differences
Compression springs push; extension (tension) springs pull. Compare fatigue risk, cost, and load response, then use our checklist to spec the right spring.
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Compression springs push; extension (tension) springs pull. Compare fatigue risk, cost, and load response, then use our checklist to spec the right spring.

Learn what springs are made of and how they're manufactured — from music wire selection and CNC coiling to heat treatment, shot peening, and load testing.

Ranked by engineers: top 10 spring manufacturers of 2026. Compare tolerance data, lead times & materials for aerospace and automotive.

What is a Compression Spring? Discover how they work, essential design formulas, materials, and applications in this comprehensive engineering guide. Read now!

No single person invented the spring. Meet Richard Tredwell, who patented the first coil spring in 1763, and Robert Hooke, whose law still governs spring design today.

What are springs? Explore 10 industrial springs like wave and die springs. Learn how they store energy and why the right material ensures machine reliability.
