Flat spring

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More About Flat Springs As one of the UK’s leading flat spring manufacturers, we offer a variety of customisable specifications so you can order the perfect flat spring for your specific needs. From different material sizes, materials used and even finishes, you can ensure that you are receiving the best possible service and product from Irvine Springs. Material Size: 0.025mm (.005”) upwards. Materials: Spring steel, stainless steel, silicon-chrome, high carbon, beryllium-copper, Inconel, galvanised wire, mild steel, phosphor bronze, brass. Shapes: There is a limitless variety of wire shapes from simple shapes such as hooks to complex three-dimensional forms. Finishes: Zinc/colour passivates, black zinc nickel, electroless nickel, black oxidise, copper plating, tin, chrome acid passivate, colour dyeing, silver. Flat springs are commonly used as electrical contacts – as spacers or grounds. During post-production, manufacturers add coatings to enhance corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. By combining a flat coil spring with a counterweight, it can be utilised to regulate the action of valves, making it suitable for vehicle exhaust systems. Flat compression springs are present in seats to provide the necessary support and leaf springs are ideal for oil and gas centralisation systems. There is a broad range of materials used to manufacture flat springs to meet intended applications. The shape and size variations are unlimited, and there are different choices for finishes for all types of flat springs.