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A16-68 - 1.5 Inch, 13 Inch Pounds Music Wire Compression Spring

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Compression spring manufactured from Music Wire with 17.3 coils and Closed & Ground ends. This spring features an O.D. of 0.42 Inch, an I.D. of 0.318 Inch, and a spring rate of 13 Inch Pounds.

Unit System
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Specs (in standard)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name A16-68
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 1.5 in
Inside Diameter 0.318 in
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 0.42 in
Part Type Standard
Rate 13 lbs/in
SKU A16-68CS
Solid Length 0.88 in
Suggested Max Deflection 0.62 in
Suggested Max Load 7.9 lbf
Total Coils 17.3
Wire Diameter 0.051 in
Specs (in metric)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name A16-68
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 38.1 mm
Inside Diameter 8.08 mm
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 10.67 mm
Part Type Standard
Rate 2.28 N/mm
SKU A16-68CS
Solid Length 22.35 mm
Suggested Max Deflection 15.75 mm
Suggested Max Load 35.14 N
Total Coils 17.3
Wire Diameter 1.3 mm