Rotor Clip has responded to the increased demand in the marketplace for smaller, innovative, and more efficient assemblies. The company now has the capability of manufacturing smaller-sized wave springs ranging from .118 to 25 inches (3 to 635 mm). The advancement in development for smaller assemblies benefits a variety of industries — including medical devices,…

MW Industries, a provider of precision components, recently announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company, LLC, a principal supplier of springs, wire forms, and flat springs. The acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company closed on October 29, 2021 and expands MW Industries’ existing automation and manufacturing capabilities for springs and wire forms. The combined companies will offer extensive expertise in complex precision spring manufacturing for a variety of spring types, including extension springs, torsion…

Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…

MW Industries, a provider of precision components, announced the acquisition of Duer Carolina Coil, Inc. — a manufacturer of hot and cold wound springs. The acquisition of Duer Carolina Coil closed on March 26, 2021, increasing MW Industries’ existing portfolio of businesses offering engineered spring solutions for the automotive, heavy truck, defense, valve, and agricultural…

  Shaped wire is a versatile product that can be used in a wide range of applications and industries. In the manufacturing sector, shaped wire serves as a creative alternative round wire used to produce hardware, springs, and other small components. Just ask Central Wire Industries (CWI), one of North America’s fastest growing wire manufacturers. Its products include…

When it comes to a steel-strip spring design, there are lots of factors that design engineers have to consider — including not only the part’s function and mechanism, but also the material, the connection mounting methods, and the part’s exact dimensions. Collaborating on the design of a component typically accelerates the product’s development process time-to-market…

Written by Jody Muelaner Elastic deformation is central to prevent loosening in most types of fasteners. This is most obviously the case with spring pins, spring clips, and spring washers. Sprung fasteners, such as R-clips and circle cotters, allow rapid toolless assembly and disassembly while providing secure connections. These types of fasteners require significant elastic…

Advanced component manufacturer, NBK‘s Multi-functional Machined Slotted Springs (or “Flexus”) are multi-functional parts made of various materials (not only spring materials) with slits. Flexus products enable various spring properties such as compressing, tensioning, shearing, and bending. This is because the portion between the slits work as a spring. The shape and dimensions of Flexus components…

Written by Jody Muelaner Extension springs, also known as tension springs, are springs that can be stretched to increase their length. When extended, these springs are under tension. Typically, each end of the extension spring is attached to a different component, when the components are pulled apart the spring tried to pull them back together.…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A torsion spring is a component made from elastic material that, when twisted, exerts a moment resisting the rotation. Common types of torsion spring include helical torsion springs, torsion bars, and spiral wound torsion springs. Helical torsion springs are made from a material, typically sprung steel spring wire, and formed into…