{"id":7298,"date":"2025-09-18T13:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:08:50","slug":"technical-springs-compact-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical springs &#8211; compact knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7279 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Technische-Federn-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"7277\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technische-Federn.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong>What exactly does the term \u201ctechnical springs\u201d mean? Which<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federarten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> types of metal springs<\/a> are they meant and for which force states and applications are they used?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/unternehmen\/%c3%bcber-gutekunst-federn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst Federn<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gutekunst-formfedern.de\/de\/unternehmen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst Formfedern<\/a> will briefly address these questions and other properties in the following article.<\/p>\n<p>The term technical springs includes all metal springs that are used in technical applications. The special property of technical springs is their reversible change in shape when loaded. This is made possible by the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/design-spring-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> special shape<\/a> and the spring material used. Technical springs are used in almost all industries, for example in mechanical engineering, in the<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-elektrotechnik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Electrical<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-medizintechnik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Medical technology<\/a> , of the<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-lebensmittelindustrie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Food industry<\/a> , of the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Air-<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/compression-springs-in-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Space travel<\/a> , and perform a variety of tasks there. Technical springs, like<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/formfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Shaped springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/flachfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Flat springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/flachformfeder_auslegen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Flat springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/information-compression-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Compression springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/information-extension-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Tension springs<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/spiralfedern-kaufen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Coil springs<\/a> , are used as storage elements, measuring elements, vibration elements, rest elements and bearing elements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Spring_technology\" >Spring technology<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Restoring_force\" >Restoring force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Adhesive_force\" >Adhesive force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Balancing_force\" >Balancing force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Weight_force\" >Weight force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Driving_force\" >Driving force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Vibration_and_damping_force\" >Vibration and damping force<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Spring_development\" >Spring development<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Task_and_function\" >Task and function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Installation_situation_and_installation_space\" >Installation situation and installation space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Feather_type_and_shape\" >Feather type and shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Required_forces_and_spring_travel\" >Required forces and spring travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Operating_temperature_and_environment\" >Operating temperature and environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/technical-springs-compact-knowledge\/#Type_of_load_and_service_life\" >Type of load and service life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_technology\"><\/span>Spring technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The basic technology of all technical springs is based on their ability<a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Potentielle_Energie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> potential energy<\/a> when<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/mechanische-energie-metallfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> tension energy<\/a> to store and convert this into kinetic energy in a controlled manner and vice versa. Below are a few examples of the force states for which technical springs are often used:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restoring_force\"><\/span>Restoring force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/calculate-spring-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> spring force<\/a> is used as a counterforce to return the moving mass to its previous position of rest. This restoring force is the most common application of technical springs and is used by shaped springs, flat springs, compression springs, tension springs and<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/information-torsion-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Leg springs<\/a> provided to the same extent.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adhesive_force\"><\/span>Adhesive force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">In<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kraftschluessige-verbindung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> frictional connections<\/a> put<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/schraubensicherung-nach-mass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> lock washers and spring washers<\/a> Pressure and adhesive forces are ready, which counteract an unintentional loosening, mostly of screws and nuts.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balancing_force\"><\/span>Balancing force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Technical springs are often used to compensate for changes in shape, size or position of other components<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> electrical connection<\/a> g to maintain. Depending on the task, shaped springs, flat springs, contact springs, compression or torsion springs are suitable for this.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_force\"><\/span>Weight force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The spring is used to distribute the load evenly between bodies. The best example is the innerspring mattress, which can handle this weight with special<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/conical-compression-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> conical compression springs<\/a> provides.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_force\"><\/span>Driving force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The preload of a technical spring stores energy, which is then released when it is released and drives mobile devices. With<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/spiralfedern-berechnen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> coil springs<\/a> For example, mechanical watches are driven or flexible dog leashes are rolled up.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vibration_and_damping_force\"><\/span>Vibration and damping force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The technical spring deforms when kinetic energy is absorbed by forces or impacts. When the mass swings out, this kinetic energy is converted back into potential energy. Take care, for example<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/blattfedern-uebersicht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> leaf springs<\/a> for safe loading from forces and impacts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_development\"><\/span>Spring development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The goal of the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/design-of-metal-springs-part-1-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> new development of a technical spring<\/a> is to find a spring for the given application that fits perfectly, taking all circumstances into account. Function, shape and dimensions must be selected so that the technical spring optimally fulfills the required spring work. Various factors play an important role in spring development &#8211; for example, which task the technical spring has to fulfill, which spring movement is desired, how large the available installation space is and which connecting components are present. In addition, there are properties and special features from the overall construction and the conditions of use. So are often<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/spring-steel-wires-and-their-properties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> corrosion resistance<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/leitfaehigkeit-metalle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> electric conductivity<\/a> or to consider the most economical production possible<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/design-of-metal-springs-part-2-calculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> basis of the spring construction<\/a> . In general, the following requirements for spring development for technical springs must be combined:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Task_and_function\"><\/span>Task and function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">What is the technical spring used for (medical technology, food technology, electrical engineering, etc.) and which functions &#8211; such as state of force, force development (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/spring-characteristic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> spring characteristic<\/a> ) and any additional functions (electrically conductive, non-magnetic, insulating, acid-resistant, etc.) &#8211; are required?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_situation_and_installation_space\"><\/span>Installation situation and installation space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">How is the force introduced (compression, tensile, torsional or bending stress) and what installation space is available for this?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feather_type_and_shape\"><\/span>Feather type and shape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Which<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federarten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> spring type<\/a> is suitable for the task and with which spring shape can this be implemented in the existing installation space?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_forces_and_spring_travel\"><\/span>Required forces and spring travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Which spring forces are required for certain spring travel or lengths?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operating_temperature_and_environment\"><\/span>Operating temperature and environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">In which<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/spring-steel-wires-and-their-properties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> operating temperature<\/a> and in which<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/metal-springs-for-extreme-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> surroundings<\/a> (Air, salt water, engine oil etc.) is the technical spring used?<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_of_load_and_service_life\"><\/span>Type of load and service life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Which<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/types-of-stress-compression-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> load type<\/a> is there (static constant load or dynamic load with variable loads and stroke stresses)? For what total service life should the technical spring be made?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you do not have any further answers on the subject of technical springs or if you need a professional design with a non-binding price offer for your spring application, simply send us the requirements, a drawing or CAD data for the desired metal spring, regardless of which metal spring it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/metallfedern-beliebige\/federnanfrage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">question mark &#8220;?&#8221;<\/a> in the menu <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/auswahl-aller-metallfedern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Products<\/a> or by email to <a href=\"mailto:service@federnshop.com\">service@federnshop.com<\/a> . Or you can contact the technicians at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/kontakt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst Federn<\/a> , Metal springs made of spring steel wire, by phone at (+49) 035 877 2270, or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gutekunst-formfedern.de\/de\/kontakt\/ansprechpartner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst Formfedern<\/a> , Metal springs made of flat material, by phone at (+49) 07445 85160.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Related Links:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/spring-systems-for-special-tasks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring systems for special tasks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/federberechnung-auswahl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring calculation program WinFSB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/hookeses-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hookese&#8217;s Law<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/service-und-informationen\/technische-beratung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What exactly does the term \u201ctechnical springs\u201d mean? Which types of metal springs are they meant and for which force states and applications are they used? 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