Welcome to Spring-i-pedia, the complete spring engineering resource guide that takes the mystery out of understanding and specifying springs. This indispensable reference tool is designed to educate everyone, no matter what level of experience, about how the most commonly (and not so commonly) used springs work and how to properly specify them for use.

      Whether you're deciding between a compression spring or a wave spring, an extension spring or a constant force spring, now you can be sure you're making the right choice for your needs. You can also learn how to make the best selection of materials, coatings and surface treatments.

      Many Spring-i-pedia entries also include design theory and considerations for different categories of springs. For a quick definition of terms throughout the site, just mouse over the highlighted terms.

      It just takes a second to save hours of costly downtime caused by choosing the wrong parts for the job. Use Spring-i-pedia to assure that you've thought of everything you need to make the best choice.