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3257 - 0.88 Inch, 3 Inch Pounds Music Wire Compression Spring

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Low Stock

Compression spring manufactured from Music Wire with 5.5 coils and Closed ends. This spring features an O.D. of 0.468 Inch, an I.D. of 0.412 Inch, and a spring rate of 3 Inch Pounds.

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Specs (in standard)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name 3257
Ends Closed
Finish Zinc
Free Length 0.88 in
Inside Diameter 0.412 in
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 0.468 in
Part Type Standard
Rate 3 lbs/in
SKU 3257CS
Solid Length 0.18 in
Suggested Max Deflection 0.69 in
Suggested Max Load 2.1 lbf
Total Coils 5.5
Wire Diameter 0.028 in
Specs (in metric)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name 3257
Ends Closed
Finish Zinc
Free Length 22.35 mm
Inside Diameter 10.46 mm
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 11.89 mm
Part Type Standard
Rate 0.53 N/mm
SKU 3257CS
Solid Length 4.57 mm
Suggested Max Deflection 17.53 mm
Suggested Max Load 9.34 N
Total Coils 5.5
Wire Diameter 0.71 mm