Compression Springs – Reliable Force Under Compression

Compression springs are among the most common and essential products in Hagens’ range. These helical springs are designed to resist compressive forces and return to their original shape when the load is removed.

Key characteristics and options:

• Wire types and materials: Hagens manufactures compression springs in round wire, square wire, and special profiles. Materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels with different surface treatments to improve corrosion resistance and fatigue life.
  
  

• Dimensions: The company produces compression springs in a wide span of wire diameters, coil diameters, and lengths, allowing precise adjustment of force and travel.
  
  

• End types: Options include closed and ground ends for stable seating or open ends for specific mounting needs.
  
  

Typical applications:
Compression springs from Hagens are used in industrial valves, pumps, safety mechanisms, electrical connectors, vibration dampers, and countless other assemblies where controlled force and movement are required.

Clock Springs – Controlled Rotational Energy

Clock springs, also known as spiral springs or flat spiral springs, are designed to store and release rotational energy. Unlike helical compression springs, clock springs are made by winding flat strip material into a spiral shape.

When torque is applied to one end, the spring coils tighter or loosens, storing energy in the process.

Features and advantages:

• Compact format: Clock springs provide high torque output in a small radial space.
  
  

• Consistent performance: They deliver a stable, predictable torque curve over many cycles.
  
  

• Materials and finishes: Clock springs are typically produced from high-carbon steel or stainless steel, clock springs can be supplied with protective coatings against wear and corrosion.
  
  

Examples of use:

• Timing mechanisms in instrumentation and devices
  
  

• Rewind systems in reels and retractable products
  
  

• Counterbalances and return systems in tools and equipment
  
  

Hagens engineers each clock spring to match the application’s torque requirements, rotation angle, and mounting constraints.

Other Spring Types Produced by Hagens

While compression and clock springs are core products, Hagens manufactures a wide selection of other spring types tailored to specific mechanical functions:

Tension Springs

These springs are designed to operate under tensile load. When pulled apart, they exert a force attempting to return to their original length. Tension springs are commonly used in levers, latches, door mechanisms, and balancing systems.

Hagens offers tension springs with various hook and loop end configurations to fit different assembly needs.

Torsion Springs

Torsion springs are helical springs that work by twisting along their axis. They apply torque when one end rotates relative to the other. Applications include hinges, clips, and components requiring rotational energy storage or resistance.

Pick-Up Springs

Specially designed for agricultural machinery, pick-up springs help feed and handle material, such as in balers or harvesting equipment. They are produced in custom shapes and materials to withstand abrasive and cyclic loads.

Disc Springs

Also known as Belleville washers, disc springs are conical rings that generate high force over short deflections. They are used where compact, powerful spring action is needed, for example in bolted assemblies or safety valves.

Die Springs

Heavy-duty compression springs with rectangular cross-section wire. Die springs are primarily used in punch and die operations, presses, and other high-load environments.

Wave Springs

Wave springs are flat wire compression springs formed into a wave pattern. They provide the same force as conventional round-wire compression springs but in a shorter axial space, making them ideal for compact assemblies.

Focus on Quality and Customization

Hagens emphasizes close collaboration with customers to define precise requirements for performance, durability, and fit. From initial design and prototyping to final production and surface treatment, each spring is manufactured with careful attention to detail and consistent quality control.

Customers benefit from:

• Technical advice during the design phase
  
  

• A wide range of materials and finishes
  
  

• Batch traceability and documentation
  
  

• Flexible production volumes
  
  

Whether supplying a standard catalog item or a complex custom solution, Hagens aims to ensure that every spring performs reliably over its entire service life.

Contact Hagens

To learn more about Hagens’ spring solutions or to discuss a specific project, visit the company website or reach out to the technical team for guidance.