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Very long continuous extension spring

Very long continuous extension spring

Very long continuous extension spring

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I am looking for a source for a 80 inch long, .200 O.D., .018 stainless wire extension spring.  This would function as "armor" over an antenna cable.  I have found the medical "guide coil" manufacturers, but they deal with very small O.D.'s and will not quote my spring.  This is similar to the coiled wire used on speedometer cable housings and bicycle brake cable housings but I cannot seem to find anyone who can wind this long.  Are the winding machines special ?  Special techniques ?  We currently make on 40 inches long and our local spring winder uses a piece of small diameter pvc pipe to control the spring as it is being wound, however, this doesnt work for any longer than the 40 inch length.  Help...

RE: Very long continuous extension spring

Have you contacted Associated Spring?  If they can't make it at one of their facilities, you are going to have a difficult time getting this type of spring manufactured.

RE: Very long continuous extension spring

Capital Spring in Ohio

They specialize in exactly what you are talking about.

Ph 614.418.0250
Fx 614.418.0260

Matthew Warren Industries www.mw-ind.com has a wide range of companies that specialize in many areas.  They are 2nd in North America to Associated.

 

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RE: Very long continuous extension spring

You can try Mohawk Spring Corp Schiller Park IL
They make long garter springs up to 50 ft long
ph 847-671-6767
fax 847-671-6784
 

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