Tokai Spring's Forum

This is a forum detailing "spring problems" sent by


our clients which anyone can access and use to ask further questions.

Return an object to the center using springs

keyword
springdesign
compressionsprings
springsproblem

Question Spring Newbie

In order to return an object to the center, 2 compression springs with the same specifications are used to press the object back to the original center position from both sides horizontally.
However, the object does not return to the original position completely.

How can I fix this problem?

Answer Tokai Spring

Thank you for posting, Spring Newbie!

It is said that when a certain object is supported horizontally by compression springs from both sides, it will not return to the center, but the following can be assumed as reasons!

– Even if the compression springs have the same shape, the spring constants are slightly different, so the object will move to the one with the weaker spring constant.
– There is a difference in the force on both sides due to the friction of the horizontally supported structure. If the repulsive force to support is small and the operating resistance is small structurally, the impact of the repulsive force of the spring will be large.

If you provide us with more information regarding the shape of the springs, we can help manufacture springs with less difference in spring constants, so please feel free to contact us♪

Add a comment


<a href="" title="" rel="" target=""> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <pre class=""> <em> <strong> <del datetime="" cite=""> <ins datetime="" cite=""> <ul> <ol start=""> <li> <img src="" border="" alt="" height="" width="">

Upload Attachments

Maximum file size allowed is 4 MB.



Add another file

We are happy to answer any inquiries regarding technology, specifications, materials, etc. Please feel free to ask.

  • Request a design Further Inquiries