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Eight Custom-Built Variable Springs for a Power Plant

Posted by Ra Bass on Jun 3, 2005 6:36:00 AM
Eight Custom-Built Variable Springs for a Power Plant

Eight Custom-Built Variable Springs for a Power Plant


All of the spring components are made of A4150H and carbon steel. Per customer's request, a two coat epoxy paint was applied to the springs. The Type-A variable spring assemblies measure 22" x 79" with an installed load of 45,000 lb., operating load of 56,000 lb., and a downward travel of 5". The Type-C assemblies measure 22" x 89" with an installation load of 38,000 lb., operating load of 47,000 lb., and a downward travel of 5 1/2". Each spring coil was tested to insure the wire diameter, coil height, and spring rates.

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