SMS Spring offers support for every stage of custom design, manufacturing and distribution:
❑ Application/Concurrent Engineering staff
❑ Proof of concept methodologies
❑ Regulatory expertise including RoHS and REACH
❑ Proprietary integrated quality control system
❑ State of the art computerized spring testing equipment
❑ Global supply chain network for both production and distribution
❑ CAD assisted product design, drawing and modeling
❑ In-house prototype production services
❑ In-house tooling production including EDM
❑ Pull/Kanban capabilities
❑ Ongoing Customer/Supplier improvement initiatives
❑ ISO 9001 Registered Quality Management System
❑ Factories outfitted to effectively accommodate both short and long production runs
❑ Extensive experience working with Aerospace/Military Specifications (AS9100), Automotive Specifications (TS16949)
❑ Blanket agreement and consignment inventory management capabilities
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Compression Springs
Outside Diameter: 0.025" – 5.75" / 0.64mm – 146.1mm
Wire Diameter: 0.004" – 0.625" / 0.10mm – 15.88mm
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Extension Springs
Outside Diameter: 0.025 – 5.75" / 0.64 – 146.1mm
Wire Diameter: 0.005" – 0.625" / 0.13mm – 15.88mm
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Torsion Springs
Outside Diameter: 0.025 – 5.75" / 0.64 – 146.1mm
Wire Diameter: 0.005" – 0.187" / 0.13mm – 4.75mm
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Wave Springs
Outside Diameter: 0.200" – 5.000" / 5.08mm – 127mm
Inside Diameter: 0.150" – 4.54" / 3.81mm – 115.32mm
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Constant Force Springs
Min. Outside Diameter: 0.340" / 8.636mm
Inside Diameter: 0.280" – 1.97" / 7.11mm – 50.04mm
Min Length: 11.80" / 299.72mm
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Distinct Production Capabilities
Plastic Compression Springs, Drawbar Springs, Cone Springs, Double Torsion Springs, Extension Springs with Swivel Hooks
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Wire Forms
Wire Diameters: 0.010" – 0.240" / 0.25mm – 6mm
Maximum Finished Length: 60" / 1524mm
Stampings — Strip Width: up to 3" / 76.20mm
Strip Thickness: 0.005 to 0.062" / 0.13mm – 1.57mm
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Secondary Operations and Finishing
Assembly, Color Coding, Electropolishing, Grinding, Heat Treating, Looping, Passivation, Powder Coating, Shot Peening, Spring Setting, Plating: Nickel, Zinc, Cadmium, Special Finishes (e.g., Black Oxide)
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Materials
Beryllium Copper, Beryllium Copper Silver Coated, Carbon Steel Hard Drawn, Carbon Steel Oil Tempered, Chrome Silicon Oil Tempered, Chrome Vanadium Oil Tempered, Elgiloy®*, Hastelloy®**, Inconel®† 600, 718 & x750, Music Wire, Phosphor Bronze, Plastic Composites, Stainless Steel 300 Series, Stainless Steel 17-7
Frequently Asked Questions
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What certifications does SMS Spring hold?
SMS Spring is ISO 9001:2015 certified and RoHS compliant, ensuring all products meet rigorous international quality and environmental standards. SMS Spring also has extensive experience working with Aerospace/Military Specifications (AS9100) and Automotive Specifications (TS16949).
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What types of custom springs can SMS Spring manufacture?
SMS Spring manufactures a comprehensive range of springs including Compression Springs, Extension Springs, Torsion Springs, Wave Springs, Constant Force Springs, Wire Forms, and Stampings. Specialty types such as Cone Springs, Drawbar Springs, and Double Torsion Springs are also available.
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Does SMS Spring offer engineering and design support for custom spring projects?
Yes. SMS Spring provides full engineering support from concept through project completion. Services include CAD-assisted product design, in-house prototype production, application/concurrent engineering staff, and proof of concept methodologies. Customers can contact the team at any stage of their project.
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What materials are available for custom spring manufacturing?
SMS Spring works with a wide range of materials including Music Wire, Stainless Steel (300 Series and 17-7), Carbon Steel, Chrome Silicon, Chrome Vanadium, Phosphor Bronze, Beryllium Copper, Plastic Composites, and high-performance alloys such as Elgiloy®, Hastelloy®, and Inconel® 600, 718 & x750. Inquiries about other materials are welcome.
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What secondary operations and finishing services does SMS Spring offer?
SMS Spring offers a full suite of secondary operations including Electropolishing, Grinding, Heat Treating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Shot Peening, Spring Setting, and various plating options such as Nickel, Zinc, Cadmium, and Black Oxide finishes. Assembly and color coding services are also available.
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Can SMS Spring handle both small and large production volumes?
Yes. SMS Spring's factories are outfitted to effectively accommodate both short and long production runs. The company also offers Pull/Kanban capabilities, blanket agreements, and consignment inventory management to support flexible supply chain requirements for customers worldwide.
