Large compression spring source-Western NA

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ManualEd

Stainless

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Oct 13, 2014

Location

Kelowna, Canada

• Feb 24, 2020

• #1

I'm in a bit of a pinch for a really big compression spring.
2" wire,
58.5" long,
close and ground ends,
14"OD
10"ID
4.5" lead
2 9/16" space between coils.
14 coils total.

Most lead times I'm seeing are 6-10 weeks, but I need it more in 1-2 weeks.
I think most spring houses are stuck on the material. Rough guess is the stock needs to be about 55' long in a single piece.

Are there any spring houses in Western North America who might have material this size in stock?

Thanks!

 

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Garwood

Diamond

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Oct 10, 2009

Location

Oregon

• Feb 24, 2020

• #2

I can't help, but that's a really big spring. What's it for?

 

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john.k

Diamond

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Dec 21, 2012

Location

Brisbane Qld Australia

• Feb 24, 2020

• #3

Big dozer track frame springs are like this.....one might even fit your application.

 

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Rollerman

Cast Iron

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Dec 18, 2004

Location

Waltham, MA

• Feb 24, 2020

• #4

Hardware Products, Chelsea,MA might be able to help you

 

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Milland

Diamond

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Jul 6, 2006

Location

Hillsboro, New Hampshire

• Feb 25, 2020

• #5

Know anyone with a decent sized VMC and a rotary table? Mill one from a 14" x 10" tube. Solid ends, square wire section, probably get faster turnaround than a one-off winding.

Now, as to life and load capacity, well, you'd need a good steel, cut, heat treated, shot peened all over, etc. But it could be done.

 

gbent

Diamond

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Mar 14, 2005

Location

Kansas

• Feb 25, 2020

• #6

Will welding your old spring buy you enough time to get one made?

 

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DDoug

Diamond

Joined

Oct 18, 2005

Location

NW Pa

• Feb 25, 2020

• #7

Garwood said:

I can't help, but that's a really big spring. What's it for?

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My guess is stationary equipment.

Could be part of a drawbridge....

 

4GSR

Diamond

Joined

Jan 25, 2005

Location

Victoria, Texas, USA

• Feb 25, 2020

• #8

Might try the three main spring houses in Houston, Texas. They are thirsty for work!!! Engineered Spring Products, Spring Engineers, Katy Spring. Material maybe the problem. I know they do some large springs and may have material on hand. Worth a try if you haven't already sourced them. Ken

 

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Bill D

Diamond

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Apr 1, 2004

Location

Modesto, CA USA

• Feb 26, 2020

• #9

Could you stack up some railcar truck springs. they may b similar size.
Bil lD

 

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Illinoyance

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Aug 24, 2015

• Feb 26, 2020

• #10

Bill D said:

Could you stack up some railcar truck springs. they may b similar size.
Bil lD

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Actually the rail car suspension springs use smaller diameter wire and the OD is much smaller. An elevator company I worked for used salvaged truck springs as buffer springs.

 

ChipSplitter

Titanium

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May 23, 2019

Location

Maybe

• Feb 26, 2020

• #11

Try Century Spring in CA. They do customs.