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Variable Force Springs

Similar to Constant Force Springs, Variable Force Springs are used most often in POP (point-of-purchase) retail displays along with slide trays that push the product to the front of the machine for easy customer access. Variable Force Springs differs from Constant Force Springs in the amount of force they can produce.

Free Sample Kits

If you would like to request a free sample kit to test our variable force springs for your design or application or coordinate shipping an example of your existing trays and product for us to assist in making a recommendation, fill out our Custom Quote form and we will reach out with more information.

Availability

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Stock & Standard Yes
Custom component manufacturing - Variable force spring

Variable Force Springs Overview

Custom Manufacturing

Custom Variable Force Springs

At MW, we have decades of experience producing variable force springs for multiple applications and our team of dedicated engineering and design specialists are here to offer support no matter where you are in the product development process. We specialize in design, prototyping, tooling, and more with no order quantity limitations. No matter the size of the order or level of complications, we are here for you.

Send us your specs or configure a spring.

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MW Components - Constant and variable force springs

Variable Force Spring Manufacturing

MW is a leader in the spring manufacturing industry. We provide standard and specialty processes to ensure your requested product meets your goals for quality and aesthetics. Some examples include, heat treating, CNC machining, stamping, and laser etching.

Not sure where to start? Our highly trained staff of engineers and specialists are always on hand to assist with design, development, and manufacturing.

Precision manufacturing - Quality control & review

Materials 

Most Variable Force Springs are made from Stainless Steel; however, if your specific application requires a specialty metal or a finish that is not listed here, we are happy to customize a product for you.

Wire Types

We stock several material widths and thicknesses and can produce constant force springs in the below specifications.

Wire Specs & Size for Coiling

  • Strip Widths: 0.100” – 2”
  • Thicknesses: 0.003” – 0.031”
  • Lengths: 12”- 60”

Direction of Helix (Wind) 

We can configure your variable force springs in either a left or right wind configuration to suit your specific application.

Ends

  • Left
  • Right

Ends

We produce springs in several end configurations. Some of the most popular requested end configurations include the below; however, customizations can be accommodated as well.

Ends

  • Ball
  • Loop
  • Crimp
  • Round Dome
  • Small and Large Eyelet
  • Reusable & Self-centering Magnetic

Manufacturing Services

Our variable force springs can be manufactured with a selection of commonly requested services. Below are just a few examples or our services.

Services

  • Design
  • Prototyping
  • Machining
  • Metal Stamping & Forming
  • Heat Treatments
  • Laser Etching

Need a Large Order?

We can design and manufacture a component for your specific application in any quantity. For quantities over 1,000, please request a quote.

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