Buckling and guidance
Slender springs can require internal or external guidance depending on installed length.
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Compression spring according to EN 13906-1
Calculate geometry, forces, and stresses of a cylindrical compression spring.
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Results
Spring curve in service
What this calculator does
Wire, coil, and length geometry plus two deflections produce spring forces, stresses, work, and stability indicators.
The calculator covers cold-formed cylindrical compression springs made from round wire. Stability, dynamics, and relaxation belong alongside the force curve.
Typical tasks
- Actuator return springs
- Valve and detent mechanisms
- Preloading linear guides
Design notes and follow-up standards
Check before release
Dynamics and resonance
For rapid cycling, two static working points are insufficient; check surge and impact.
Temperature and relaxation
Long-term force loss depends strongly on material, stress, and service temperature.
Useful follow-up standards
EN 10270
Material and delivery requirements for common spring wires.
EN 13906-1
Use the extended stress, buckling, and relaxation checks for dynamic applications.
EN 15800
Requirements for shot-peened compression springs where fatigue matters.