Compression Spring | Industrial machinery, vehicle suspensions | Load Capacity: 30lb (Industry) vs 20lb (Base) ▼ vs 40lb (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM A228: High tensile strength) Material: Carbon Steel (Industry) vs Iron (Base) vs Stainless Steel (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM F1929: Corrosion-resistant) | Advanced: Handles heavy loads (e.g., 40lb) and resists rust. Base: Lightweight and cost-effective. | Advanced: Heavier and pricier. Base: May corrode in harsh environments. |
Extension Spring | Garage doors, tool mechanisms | Load Capacity: 25lb (Industry) vs 20lb (Base) ▼ vs 40lb (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM A228: Durable under tension) Material: Steel (Industry) vs Alloy Steel (Base) vs High-Carbon Steel (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM A227: Enhanced fatigue resistance) | Advanced: Supports heavier loads (e.g., 40lb) for robust applications. Base: Lightweight and flexible. | Advanced: Stiffer and less adaptable. Base: Limited capacity for heavy use. |
Torsion Spring | Office chairs, rotational mechanisms | Load Capacity: 15lb (Industry) vs 20lb (Base) ▲ vs 30lb (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM A227: Twisting durability) Material: Steel (Industry) vs Music Wire (Base) ▲ vs Nitinol (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM F2951: Shape-memory alloy) | Advanced: Nitinol retains shape after deformation (e.g., in office chairs). Base: Affordable and reliable for standard use. | Advanced: Expensive and requires precise installation. Base: May degrade over time in high-stress scenarios. |
Stainless Steel Spring | Marine equipment, medical devices | Corrosion Resistance: Passivation (Industry) vs Passivation (Base) vs ASTM F1929 (Advanced) ▲ Thickness: 0.3mm (Industry) vs 0.4mm (Base) vs 0.5mm (Advanced) ▲ (ISO 3801: Thickness verification) | Advanced: Resists saltwater and chemicals (e.g., in marine applications). Base: Affordable for general corrosion-prone environments. | Advanced: Heavier and costlier. Base: Limited resistance to extreme chemicals. |
Aluminum Alloy Spring | Aerospace, lightweight machinery | Weight: 150g (Industry) vs 140g (Base) ▼ vs 120g (Advanced) ▲ (ISO 3801: Lightweight design) Temperature Range: -20°C to 80°C (Industry) vs -30°C to 100°C (Advanced) ▲ (ASTM B211: Thermal stability) | Advanced: Ultra-lightweight (120g) and operates in extreme temperatures. Base: Cost-effective for moderate environments. | Advanced: Requires specialized manufacturing. Base: Limited thermal resistance. |
Nitinol Extension Spring | Medical devices, robotics | Shape Memory: ASTM F2951 (Advanced) ▲ Fatigue Life: 10,000 cycles (Industry) vs 15,000 cycles (Advanced) ▲ (ISO 13314: Durability testing) | Advanced: Retains shape after deformation (e.g., in robotic joints). Base: Not available (Nitinol is exclusive to Advanced). | Advanced: High cost and requires precise engineering. N/A for Base. |