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Q-16 - 0.28 Inch, 2.9 Inch Pounds Music Wire Compression Spring

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Compression spring manufactured from Music Wire with 5 coils and Closed & Ground ends. This spring features an O.D. of 0.296 Inch, an I.D. of 0.258 Inch, and a spring rate of 2.9 Inch Pounds.

Unit System
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Specs (in standard)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name Q-16
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 0.28 in
Inside Diameter 0.258 in
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 0.296 in
Part Type Standard
Rate 2.9 lbs/in
SKU Q-16CS
Solid Length 0.1 in
Suggested Max Deflection 0.19 in
Suggested Max Load 0.54 lbf
Total Coils 5
Wire Diameter 0.019 in
Specs (in metric)
Label Value
Brand Century Spring
Display Name Q-16
Ends Closed & Ground
Finish None
Free Length 7.11 mm
Inside Diameter 6.55 mm
Material Music Wire
Outside Diameter 7.52 mm
Part Type Standard
Rate 0.51 N/mm
SKU Q-16CS
Solid Length 2.54 mm
Suggested Max Deflection 4.83 mm
Suggested Max Load 2.4 N
Total Coils 5
Wire Diameter 0.48 mm