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Your Global Partner from Design to Mass Production Excellence
Elevating your expectations, we proudly stand as the premier global supplier of custom springs, distinguished for our unparalleled expertise spanning the entire spectrum, from meticulous design to seamless high-volume production. Fueled by cutting-edge machinery, precision tooling, and a team of seasoned engineers, we specialize in crafting innovative spring solutions tailored for the most intricate applications.
Beyond just a supplier
Whether your needs revolve around industrial requirements or captivating Point of Purchase (POP) displays, our state-of-the-art facilities are primed to deliver millions of top-tier springs with a commitment to both quality and punctuality. Beyond just a supplier, we strive to transform your journey from conceptualization to production into a streamlined and effortless experience, ensuring satisfaction at every turn. Partner with us and witness the epitome of custom spring excellence, where ingenuity meets reliability.
Revolutionizing Mass Production: Swift, Superior, Custom Springs
Step into a realm where success is not just a goal but a guarantee. We empower your triumph by ingeniously addressing your spring challenges. Our commitment lies in pioneering a superior and expedited method for the mass production of custom, high-quality springs. We understand that quality is the seamless fusion of precision and consistency, and we bring forth a transformative process that embodies both.
Experience the epitome of reliability
Our secret lies in internalizing every aspect, from tools to expertise, providing an all-encompassing solution under one roof. This commitment is not stagnant; rather, it evolves daily as we push the boundaries of our expertise. Rest assured, with every order you place, the outcome will not just meet but surpass your expectations. Experience the epitome of reliability and efficiency as we redefine the landscape of custom spring production, promising a future where excellence is the norm.
Beyond Springs, We Keep Your Projects Moving
Our commitment to customer support is unwavering, marked by unparalleled responsiveness and swift, transparent turnaround times. We understand that keeping your team and project on track is crucial, and it's our responsibility to facilitate that journey seamlessly.
Elevated Customer Support
Every member of our team is not just proficient in our craft but also keenly insightful about the end application of the spring. This expertise allows us to offer valuable advice, ensuring that your order is not only accurate but optimized for its intended purpose. With Vulcan Spring, there's no need to question our dedication to your success - it's ingrained in every interaction and every project.
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Elevate your applications with Vulcan's unmatched expertise
Our high-quality custom springs transcend mere part numbers. Backed by over 50 years of experience, our dedicated team ensures flawless functionality, promising precision and reliability tailored to your specific requirements.
Vulcan Spring's Legacy
Diverse Industry Solutions
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Quality certifications
Vulcan Spring is a leading manufacturer of high-quality springs, assemblies, and precision tooling for the aerospace, space, and defense industries. Committed to innovation and reliability, Vulcan provides essential components that meet stringent standards, contributing to the success and safety of global aviation, space exploration, and defense applications.
AS9100D
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Vulcan Spring takes pride in being a distinguished manufacturer of high-precision springs exclusively designed for active non-implantable and non-active medical devices.
ISO 13485:2016
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Vulcan Spring takes pride in its ISO 9001:2015 Certification, a testament to our commitment to quality. Our certified processes guarantee the precision design and manufacturing of springs, spring assemblies, related parts, and miscellaneous commercial printing.
ISO 9001:2015
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At Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing, quality is intrinsic to every product and service. Vulcan Spring has the capacity to manufacture millions of individual springs annually, focusing on efficiency and adaptability. Our streamlined production process caters to various stock and custom spring types, simplifying the transition from concept to production. At Vulcan Spring, we are dedicated to ensuring your success with unwavering commitment.
Unwavering Commitments to Quality in Every Vulcan Spring Product and Service
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Tool & Die Expertise
Empower your product development with Vulcan Spring's seasoned team of Tool Designers and Toolmakers, capable of conceptualizing and constructing the full spectrum of necessary tools. Whether it's a straightforward forming tool or a complex multi-progression die, our in-hour arsenal of cutting-edge equipment is poised to meet your demands. In this realm, we also excel in producing precision components in limited production quantities. Our state-of-the-art wire EDM machines stand as a testament to our commitment to precision cutting of steel. With capabilities extending to geometric accuracies of +/-.00008" and surface finishes down to 30 microinches in tool steel and 20 microinches in carbide, our machines ensure meticulous craftsmanship on workpieces up to 14"x10"x8". Leveraging wire EDM, CNC Mills, Grinders, and Lathes, we manufacture tooling to the strictest tolerances, transforming your design concepts into tangible reality with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.
Precision Assembly Expertise
At Vulcan Spring, we excel in assembling products with unparalleled precision, whether it's the straightforward integration of a spring into a housing or the intricate assembly of various components. Tailoring our approach to the quantity required, we seamlessly blend secondary labor with cutting-edge automated equipment. Our expertise extends to various assembly processes, including spot welding, sonic welding, and riveting, where our skilled team ensures flawless execution. Additionally, our commitment to comprehensive service includes specialized packaging solutions tailored to a diverse range of applications. With Vulcan Spring, rest assured that your assembly needs are met with efficiency, accuracy, and a dedication to excellence.
Precision Crafted Solutions through Custom Spring Engineering
Entrust your designs to Vulcan Spring's team of Mechanical Engineers, armed with decades of unparalleled experience and expertise. Leveraging cutting-edge 3D modeling software, our engineers can meticulously design a single component or engineer a comprehensive assembly with precision and attention to detail. At Vulcan Spring, we don't just engineer springs; we sculpt customized solutions that meet your exact specifications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in every design we undertake.
Precision Prototyping Excellence
Explore the possibilities of your spring design with Vulcan Spring's prototyping capabilities. Our experts specialize in crafting high-quality springs that seamlessly integrate plastic and steel components. Leveraging the state-of-the-art CNC machining centers, we can meticulously produce components from various alloys, ensuring precision and durability. Additionally, our advanced 3D printing machine is adept at creating plastic components from ABS, further expanding the scope of design possibilities. Whether your concept demands steel strength or flexibility, our team can not only manufacture the required springs but also assemble the entire prototype, bringing your vision to life with speed and precision.
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At Vulcan Spring, we navigate your spring challenges with an unwavering commitment to innovation. Our approach to high-volume production of custom, high-quality springs is not just better, but faster. By internalizing all essential tools and expertise, we've created an environment where advancement is a daily pursuit. This ensures that every order you place is not just met but surpassed, instilling confidence in the exceptional quality and reliability of our products. Experience the assurance of success with Vulcan Spring - where expertise meets excellence.
Empowering Success through Innovation: Vulcan Spring Redefines Excellence
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Envision the transformative impact on your application through the integration of Vulcan Spring's custom, mass-produced flat-steel springs, spring assemblies, or related products. Collaborating closely with your engineers, contract manufacturers, and designers, we specialize in crafting springs for diverse applications, spanning from Aerospace & Defense to Medical Devices & Healthcare. With ISO recognition and a foundation built on statistical data and comprehensive studies affirming our production precision and consistency, we are poised to meticulously custom design and build springs tailored to your specifications. Trust us to elevate your projects with unparalleled expertise and precision.
Versatile Excellence: Elevating Diverse Industries with Vulcan Spring's Precision-Crafted Custom Springs
Diverse industry solutions
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Aerospace & Defense
Vulcan Spring is a crucial supplier and partner within the Aerospace & Defense industry, delivering top-tier AS9100D Certified springs designed for a wide range of applications. When you choose to partner with Vulcan Spring, you gain unparalleled support, ensuring tailored solutions that meet your unique needs from concept to implementation. Our expertise in spring design and manufacturing contributes to the overall quality of our offerings. At Vulcan Spring, we have the capability to meet stringent Mil-Spec requirements and adhere to government regulations, making us a trusted partner for high-volume orders and addressing the demanding needs of the Aerospace and Defense sectors. As we consistently provide exceptional springs, we remain at the forefront of innovation and industry leadership.
Applications
Springing into Action: Versatile Spring Solutions for Space, Military, & Aviation Applications
Satellites & Space Vehicles
Spring Function: Opening, Unfolding, or Deployment of Components Common Applications: Antenna, Satellite, Solar Panel Common Products: Conforce Spring, Contorque Spring, Hinge Spring
Armored Combat Vehicles
Spring Function: Extending to counterbalance heavy components Common Applications: Tank Common Products: Conforce Spring
Light Military Vehicles
Spring Function: Act as application Common Applications: Large Antenna Common Products: Cross Curve
Airplane Interiors
Spring Function: Counterbalance heavy components or automatically return components to their default position. Common Applications: Privacy Panels, Trays, Screens Common Products: Conforce Spring, Conpower Spring
Vulcan Spring's Space Exploration Contributions: Enhancing Missions with Precision Springs
Vulcan Spring's Hinge Spring is essential for the DART mission, enabling solar array energy absorption. It played a vital role in power generation for the satellite's operations, contributing to the success of this groundbreaking mission.
Deep Space Asteroid Mission (DART)
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Vulcan Spring's expertise is crucial for the ISS, particularly in solar array deployment systems. The springs provide necessary tension and reliability, ensuring proper functioning and power generation for scientific experiments.
International Space Station (ISS)
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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
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Vulcan's Constant Torque Spring played a critical role in deploying Viking 1 Orbiter's solar panels, providing consistent torque. For the Viking 1 Lander, the Constant Force Spring became essential in the antenna deployment system, ensuring reliable communication and successful data transmission.
Mars Exploration
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Vulcan Spring's Constant Force Springs were used in the OSIRIS-REx mission, facilitating the spacecraft's robotic arm to retrieve samples from the Asteroid Bennu with precision and control.
OSIRIS-REx Mission
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Vulcan Spring's Constant Force Springs contribute to the success of the JWST, providing precise tension for the sunshield membrane, ensuring exceptional performance as it captures images in deep space.
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Vulcan Spring's Constant Force Springs played a pivotal role in NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission by equipping the spacecraft's robotic arm with the necessary tension and precision to retrieve samples from Asteroid Bennu. These springs ensured accurate control and maneuverability of the robotic arm, crucial for the successful collection of asteroid samples.
Vulcan Spring's products are essential for the International Space Station (ISS), particularly in deploying solar arrays that power the station and support space research. Their springs enhance the ISS's power capacity by 20% to 30%, demonstrating Vulcan Spring's commitment to advancing space exploration and enabling key scientific discoveries.
Earth
Where Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing is located in Telford, Pennsylvania, USA
Vulcan Spring's products significantly contributed to the success of the Viking 1 missions to Mars. Their Constant Torque Springs enabled efficient solar panel deployment on the orbiter, generating essential power, while the Constant Force Springs were crucial in the precise extension of the lander's antennas, ensuring reliable communication with Earth.
Jupiter
484,000,000 miles from the Sun
Saturn
889,000,000 miles from the Sun
Uranus
1,790,000,000 miles from the Sun
James Webb Space Telescope
Vulcan's springs will provide the flight tensioning force to the James Webb Space Telescope Sunshield Membrane for the entire life of the spacecraft, while meeting critical Sunshield Membrane requirements.
Vulcan Spring's significant contributions to the Aerospace & Defense industry were prominently showcased in the groundbreaking Deep Space Asteroid Deflection Mission (DART), a pioneering initiative conducted in collaboration with NASA and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The mission was designed to evaluate the impact of a high-speed collision on the asteroid Dimorphos's trajectory. A crucial component of this project was Vulcan's meticulously engineered Hinge Spring, which played a vital role by facilitating the deployment of the solar arrays. These arrays harnessed solar energy, essential for powering the satellite's instruments and operational capabilities throughout the mission. The successful performance of Vulcan's Hinge Spring was not just a testament to its reliability and precision but also a critical enabler in the mission's success, significantly advancing our understanding of planetary defense and the dynamics of celestial bodies in the vast expanse of space.
The DART Mission
Vulcan Spring is a crucial supplier and partner within the Aerospace & Defense industry, delivering top-tier AS9100D certified springs designed for a wide range of applications. When you choose to partner with Vulcan Spring, you gain unparalleled support, ensuring tailored solutions that meet your unique needs from concept to implementation. Our expertise in spring design and manufacturing contributes to the overall quality of our offerings. At Vulcan Spring, we have the capability to meet stringent Mil-Spec requirements and adhere to government regulations, making us a trusted partner for high-volume orders and addressing the demanding needs of the Aerospace & Defense sectors. As we consistently provide exceptional springs, we remain at the forefront of innovation and industry leadership.
BEYOND THE SPRING
Vulcan Spring's custom springs play a vital role in the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most powerful space observatory ever built. With its Constant Force Springs, Vulcan Spring proudly contributed to the success of this groundbreaking mission.
The JWST's intricate sunshield membrane, which protects the telescope from external heat sources, relies on Conforce Springs, or Constant Force Springs, for precise tension throughout it's lifespan, As the JWST captures breathtaking images of distant galaxies and explores uncharted planets, Vulcan Spring's custom springs provide the reliable and consistent force needed to ensure the tlescope's exceptional performance in the depths of space.
Automotive & Transportation
At the forefront of the Automotive & Transportation industry, Vulcan Spring exemplifies a legacy of innovation, providing tailored spring solutions for automotive interiors. Our design and manufacturing expertise yield custom solutions, optimizing function and minimizing costs from the early design stages. This holistic approach ensures the delivery of reliable, high-quality spring solutions that address challenges and leverage trends in modern automotive interiors, playing a pivotal role in advancing the industry toward intuitive, driver-centric designs. From the overt mechanics of early automobiles to the concealed functionalities in contemporary vehicles, Vulcan Spring's silent yet impactful springs have been indispensable. As the automotive landscape evolves, our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that springs continue to play a crucial role, propelling the industry toward refined aesthetics, seamless functionality, and superior customer satisfaction. Join Vulcan Spring in shaping the future of automotive interiors.
Revolutionizing Rides: From Interior Consoles to Trucking, Vulcan's Spring Solutions Elevate Automotive Experiences
Consoles
Spring Function: Automatically opening and closing Common Applications: Consoles, Drawers, Trays, Cupholders Common Products: Conforce Spring
Interior Automotive Accessories
Spring Function: Spring retraction Common Applications: Charging Cables Common Products: Conpower Spring, Power Spring
Exterior Automotive Accessories
Spring Function: Deployment or return Common Applications: Doors, Covers Common Products: Conforce Spring, Conpower Spring
Trucking
Spring Function: To ease operator stress, the door is spring-tensioned, handling the weight for them Common Applications: Industrial Delivery Trucks Common Products: Counterbalance
Industrial Applications
Transform your industrial solutions with precision: Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing delivers custom flat steel springs for diverse applications. Our ISO-recognized expertise ensures unparalleled precision and consistency. Partner with us to revolutionize your projects – from construction to windmill applications. Backed by statistical data and rigorous studies, we stand ready to custom design and build the perfect spring for your needs.
Industrial Spring Solutions: Elevating Performance in Versatile Applications
Windmills
Spring Function: Sustain consistent pressure on another component Common Applications: Windmill Common Products: Conforce Spring, Twin Spring, Torsion Spring, Spiral Torsion Spring
Railcar
Spring Function: A relief valve, made with springs, releases a small amount of contents to reduce pressure Common Applications: Release Valves, Electric Motors Common Products: Conforce Spring
Technology
Spring Function: Actuate components or counterbalance weight Common Applications: Industrial Printers, Scanners Common Products: Coforce Spring, Conpower Spring
Tools & Factory Equipment
Spring Function: Use a spring for linear or rotational motion, integrating a cable reel counterbalance to make the tool feel nearly weightless when held over a work bench Common Applications: Nail Gun, Industrial Tools, Work Bench Common Products: Conforce Spring, Conpower Spring, Reel
Medical Device & Healthcare
Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing stands as a cornerstone in supporting the visionaries shaping the medical device landscape. Our precision-engineered custom spring solutions play an indispensable role in optimizing motion, positioning, and drug delivery within medical devices, elevating patient care and satisfaction. Amid the growing demand for reliability and precision in healthcare applications, springs have emerged as a pivotal focus, contributing to advancements in the industry. With ISO 13485:2016 certification, an international benchmark for medical device development and services, Vulcan Spring solidifies its commitment to uncompromising quality management practices and steadfast regulatory compliance. With over five decades of dedicated service to the medical device industry, we have successfully navigated challenges, ensuring optimal spring performance, addressing supply chain disruptions, and meeting stringent specifications. Our ongoing investment in research and development reflects our dedication to exploring new materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes, positioning Vulcan Spring as the trusted partner to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of the medical device industry.
Optimizing Medical Performance: Vulcan Spring's Precision Springs Enhance Medical Technology
Surgical Tools
Spring Function: Pull, Twist, or Retract things into place Common Applications: Surgical Staplers Common Products: Conforce Spring, Twin Spring, Contorque Spring
Hospital Room Equipment
Spring Function: Counterbalance weight of their own components Common Applications: Beds, Bedside Tables Common Products: Conforce Spring
Surgical Robots & Lab Equipment
Spring Function: Enable smooth arm articulation and shield lifting Common Applications: Surgical Robots, Lab Equipment Common Products: Conforce Spring, Contorque Spring
Consumer Healthcare Products
Spring Function: Rotate components or resist motion Common Applications: Inhalers, Therapeutic Exercise Products Common Products: Conforce Spring, Conpower Spring, Contorque Spring
Point-of-Purchase & Retail Display
Revolutionize your retail experience with Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing. Whether you're a display company, retailer, or brand, our custom-designed variable and constant force springs elevate your point-of-purchase (POP) and retail displays. From pusher trays to security tethers, our in-house capabilities cover the entire spectrum, ensuring your products are showcased perfectly in horizontal, vertical, or angled displays. Our focus on precision and innovation guarantees that your products stand out on shelves, transforming retail spaces into organized and appealing showcases. At Vulcan Spring, we push the limits of possibility. Partner with us, and we'll collaborate closely with your team to custom-build the precise spring needed for your next POP or retail display design, especially for high-volume orders. Our commitment extends beyond just manufacturing – we value the experience of your customers. To ensure perfection, we often ask our customers to send us their products for user testing, ensuring our spring solution aligns seamlessly with the unique needs of your display.
Elevate Your Displays: Dynamic Spring Solutions for Pusher, Upfeed, and Individual Product Displays
Pusher Displays
Spring Function: Pushing an entire row of products forward at once Common Applications: Pusher Displays Common Products: Conforce Spring, Variable Force Spring
Upfeed Display
Spring Function: Raise a product stack, ensuring convenient access Common Applications: Upfeed Displays Common Products: Conforce Spring, Variable Force Spring
Individual Product Displays
Spring Function: Returns the product to its display position Common Applications: Tethered Product Displays Common Products: Pullbox, VS-1, MiniVS, Conpower Spring
Plastic Scrolls
Spring Function: Seamless changeable signage Common Applications: Tobacco Displays Common Products: Plastic Scrolls
Window & Window Shades
Welcome to Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing's Window & Window Shade Industry Solutions, where innovation and reliability meet the burgeoning demands of the growing window shade sector. We understand the unique challenges faced by window shade manufacturers, from intricate material selection to design complexities. Vulcan Spring offers end-to-end support, cost-effective options, and unmatched custom products, including the cutting-edge PULLBOX® Pro, Torsion Springs, and Power Springs, ensuring your products not only meet but exceed the highest quality and performance standards. With our unwavering commitment to reliable collaboration, Vulcan Spring stands as your preferred partner, ready to propel your window shade solutions to new heights. Discover the Vulcan Spring advantage – where comprehensive support, custom-made springs, and staying one step ahead define our commitment to excellence in the dynamic world of window shade manufacturing.
Springing into Excellence: Elevating Windows, Shades, and Tensions with Vulcan's Innovative Solutions
Windows
Spring Function: Lighten the window's load by lifting within the frame Common Applications: Windows Common Products: Conforce Spring
WIndow Shades
Spring Function: Minimize user effort in adjusting shade height Common Applications: Window Shades Common Products: Torsion Spring, Contorque Spring, Conpower Spring
Shade Tensioning
Spring Function: Pullbox Pro ensures tension to prevent bunching Common Applications: Commercial Shades Common Products: Pullbox Pro
Firearms
In the intricate world of firearm engineering, springs serve as the silent backbone, orchestrating the flawless sequence from trigger pull to round chambering and firing. Vulcan Spring, as a global leader in spring solutions, brings a nuanced perspective to the dynamic landscape of the firearm industry. With decades of experience, we offer insights that reflect the evolving trends and emerging needs within the sector. Partnering with Vulcan Spring means more than just acquiring springs; it entails forging a relationship founded on trust and unparalleled support. Our expertise ensures tailored solutions that seamlessly translate from conceptualization to robust implementation, reinforcing our legacy of quality, innovation, and progress. For over fifty years, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to crafting excellence and empowering our partners' visions. Whether embarking on a new project or seeking cutting-edge solutions, our seasoned team stands ready to address inquiries and bring your firearm aspirations to fruition. While traditional round wire springs have long dominated firearm magazines, the advent of innovations like the Conforce® Spring underscores the industry's resilience and pursuit of advanced technologies. Vulcan Spring serves as the nexus between tradition and modernity, shaping the trajectory of firearm componentry. As the industry evolves, we remain at the forefront, continually pushing boundaries to deliver solutions that meet the demands of tomorrow's firearms.
Powering Precision in Rifles & Handguns with Expertly Engineered Custom Firearm Springs
Rifles & Handguns
Spring Function: Firearms integrate numerous springs to regulate, position, and cycle various components Common Applications: Facilitating the next round from a magazine, actuating the hammer in a pistol, restoring the trigger to position Common Products: Conforce Spring, Compression Spring, Torsion Spring, Leaf Spring, Round Wire Spring
Fire Dampers
At Vulcan Spring, our commitment to excellence takes center stage as we specialize in crafting high-quality custom springs for HVAC dampers designed for industrial applications. Our springs are not just components; they are the backbone of safety systems crucial for building occupants' well-being and peace of mind. In the realm of fire dampers, where functionality is paramount for life-saving purposes, the proper engineering of springs becomes imperative. Our springs, including the custom-engineered Conforce® Springs, Spiral Torsion Springs, and Wire Forms, are meticulously manufactured to ensure precise actuation of damper blades, effectively halting the spread of smoke and fire when needed. Choosing the right spring manufacturer is pivotal for the efficacy of fire dampers, and Vulcan Spring stands as the global leader in providing high-volume spring solutions that elevate fire damper efficiency and overall safety. Our commitment to quality is evident in our compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements, optimizing both static and dynamic fire dampers' functionality. Extensively tested and measured, our springs guarantee that the dampers they support not only meet but exceed the highest standards for quality, performance, and security, safeguarding both individuals and the structures they inhabit.
Igniting Safety Innovation in Smoke & Fire Dampers with Precision Engineered Springs
Smoke & Smoke/Fire Dampers
Spring Function: Springs play a crucial role in containing the spread of smoke and flames during a fire. Activation involves a tensioned spring Common Applications: Smoke & Smoke/Fire Dampers Common Products: Conforce Spring, Spiral Torsion Spring, Wire Forms
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Constant Force Spring
Conforce Springs provide substantial force within limited space, offering extended linear reach and the ability to store power indefinitely when extended. Their versatility makes them ideal for various applications requiring constant force, such as smooth extension, retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning. Materials: Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: High Carbon Steel, Inconel, Elgiloy Life Requirements: Ensure realistic requirements, as overestimating life cycles may result in larger, costlier parts, while underestimating can lead to premature failure. Vulcan's Design Guide provides estimated performance charts ranging from 3,000 to 100,000 life cycles, though these are not guaranteed minimums. For higher life cycles, account for increased tolerances in spring diameter and force, considering low stress levels and slight variations in raw material. Force Requirements: The force of a Constant Force Spring should be determined by the requirement of the application. The standard tolerance for the force of a Constant Force Spring is ±10%.
Common Constant Force Spring Applications
Common Applications: Satellites & Space Vehicles Armored Combat Vehicles Airplane Interiors
Common Applications: Consoles Exterior Automotive Accessories
Common Applications: Exercise Products Furniture
Consumer Products
Electric Motors
Common Applications: Smoke Damper Smoke & Fire Damper
Common Applications: Rifles Handguns
Common Applications: Windmills Railcar Technology Tools & Factory Equipment
Industrial
Common Applications: Surgical Robots Lab Equipment Surgery Tools Hospital Room Equipment Patient Healthcare Products
Medical & Healthcare
Common Applications: Pusher Displays Upfeed Displays
Point-of-Purchase
Common Applications: Windows Window Shades
Constant Torque Spring
Contorque Springs offer high amounts of torque with small space requirements and can be designed to produce a constant torque or a positive or negative gradient output. These springs are ideal for a wide variety of uses where constant torque or tension is needed. This includes applications requiring both smooth extension and retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning. Materials: Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: High Carbon Steel, Inconel, Elgiloy Life Requirements: Ensure realistic requirements, as overestimating life cycles may result in larger, costlier parts, while underestimating can lead to premature failure. Vulcan's Design Guide performance estimates ranging from 4,000 to 50,000 life cycles—these are not guaranteed minimums. For higher life cycles, consider accommodating increased tolerances in spring diameter and torque, considering low stress levels and slight material variations. Torque Requirements: The torque of the spring should be determined by the requirement of the application. Standard tolerance for the torque of constant torque spring is ± 10%.
Common Constant Torque Spring Applications
Common Applications: Satellites & Space Vehicles
Common Applications: Surgical Robots Lab Equipment Surgery Tools Patient Healthcare Products
Common Applications: Window Shades
Conforce Spring
Conforce Springs provide substantial force within limited space, offering extended linear reach and the ability to store power indefinitely when extended.
Their versatility makes them ideal for various applications requiring constant force, such as smooth extension, retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning.
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Contorque Spring
Contorque Springs excel in providing substantial torque within confined spaces.
They can be tailored to generate consistent torque, or exhibit a positive or negative gradient output.
Power & Conpower Springs
Conpower and conventional power springs serve as compact power sources, generating torque through the rotation of the center arbor or the spring housing.
The torque increases consistently across their working range. Their compact design positions power springs as a preferred solution for manufacturers.
motor brush spring
These springs exert pressure on a brush against the commutator in an electric motor, offering a favorable alternative to traditional round wire springs.
These springs provide a consistent pressure to the brush, ensuring prolonged motor operation and maintaining precise pressure throughout the motor's lifespan.
twin spring
Distinguished by two coils wound in opposite directions—one clockwise and the other counter-clockwise—offer double the force within a compact space.
This makes them particularly advantageous in applications requiring a reduced diameter, such as in electric motors or surgical devices.
mechanical reel
Our mechanical reels offer robust and reliable solutions for counterbalancing and retracting applications, particularly those requiring extended deflection.
Crafted entirely from stainless steel, these reels ensure durability and a long lifespan.
Wire forms
Wire forms, integral in diverse industrial applications, necessitate expert collaboration for optimal design.
Partnering your creativity with our advanced technology enables the creation of ideal solutions for mass-produced wire forms.
spiral torsion spring
Spiral torsion springs, crafted from flat strips, stand out with their distinctive symmetric coil spacing.
These springs exert torque on the arbor or housing, typically through a rotation of 360° or less.
truck door counterbalance
Our specialized counterbalance for truck doors ensures easy opening and smooth closing, custom-manufactured for each beverage truck's exact specifications.
Upgrade your truck doors with our precision-engineered counterbalance solution for optimized performance.
pullbox pro
The Pullbox Pro is a pinnacle solution for integrating with motorized shades with various orientations, including top-down, bottom-up, and horizontal.
The Pullbox Pro has been meticulously engineered to address the specific challenges and requirements faced by shade manufacturers and installers.
variable force spring
Variable force springs, or V-springs, provide reliable force tailored to dynamic load requirements.
Typically exhibiting positive gradient characteristics, these springs ensure consistent force delivery, although negative gradient V-springs are also available for specific applications.
PLASTIC scrolls
Crafted from durable polyester film with specialized inks using flexographic printing, our Plastic Scrolls are simple and versatile tools for creating attractive displays.
With widths up to 6 inches and lengths up to 30 inches, these self-coiling scrolls are designed for changeable signage.
pullbox
Exemplifying versatility, durability, and reliability, Pullbox security tethers establish a benchmark for proven performance.
With five distinct Pullbox products, each offering customizable options and a range of colors, these tethers provide tailored solutions for diverse needs.
vs-1
The VS-1 stands out as a compact and visually appealing solution, combining theft deterrence and customer convenience in point-of-purchase displays.
Distinguished by the heaviest cable in retail security tethers, the VS-1 features a small, low-profile case housing the retractable security cable.
Minivs
The MiniVS tether offers a strategic solution for product positioning in applications demanding a minimal security level.
Tailored for light-duty in-store displays, the MiniVS stands out with its wide cable slot, allowing for maximum design flexibility and effortless retraction.
CONSTANT FORCE SPRING
Materials
Conforce Springs offer high force output with small space requirements, provide long linear reach with minimal force buildup, and store energy indefinitely when extended. These springs are idea for a wide variety of uses where constant force is needed, including applications requiring smooth extension and retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning.
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: High Carbon Steel, Inconel, Elgiloy
Ensure realistic requirements, as overestimating life cycles may result in larger, costlier parts, while underestimating can lead to premature failure. Vulcan's Design Guide provides estimated performance charts ranging from 3,000 to 100,000 life cycles, though these are not guaranteed minimums. For higher life cycles, account for increased tolerances in spring diameter and force, considering low stress levels and slight variations in raw material.
Life Requirements
The force of a Constant Force Spring should be determined by the requirement of the application. The standard tolerance for the force of a Constant Force Spring is ±10%.
Force Requirements
Conforce Spring Applications
Aerospace & Defense: Satellites & Space Vehicles, Armored Combat Vehicles, Airplane Interiors Automotive: Consoles, Exterior Automotive Accessories Consumer Products: Exercise Products, Furniture Electric Motors: Motor Brushes Fire Dampers: Smoke Damper, Some & Fire Damper Firearms: Rifles, Handguns Industrial: Windmills, Railcar, Technology, Tools & Factory Equipment Medical: Surgical Robots, Lab Equipment, Surgery Tools, Hospital Room Equipment, Patient Healthcare Products Point-of-Purchase: Pusher Displays, Upfeed Displays Window & Window Shades: Windows
The torque of the spring should be determined by the requirement of the application. Standard tolerance for the torque of constant torque spring is ± 10%.
Torque Requirements
Ensure realistic requirements, as overestimating life cycles may result in larger, costlier parts, while underestimating can lead to premature failure. Vulcan's Design Guide performance estimates ranging from 4,000 to 50,000 life cycles—these are not guaranteed minimums. For higher life cycles, consider accommodating increased tolerances in spring diameter and torque, considering low stress levels and slight material variations.
Aerospace & Defense: Satellites & Space Vehicles Consumer Products: Exercise Products, Furniture Medical: Surgical Robots, Lab Equipment, Surgery Tools, Patient Healthcare Products Window & Window Shades: Window Shades
Contorque Spring Applications
Contorque Springs offer high amounts of torque with small space requirements and can be designed to produce a constant torque or a positive or negative gradient output. These springs are ideal for a wide variety of uses where constant torque or tension is needed. This includes applications requiring both smooth extension and retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning.
CONSTANT TORQUE SPRING
The design criteria remain consistent for both conventional power springs and Conpower springs, with the choice between them being application-specific. Key considerations in designing and manufacturing power springs encompass: Arbor size Inside diameter (I.D.) of the case Available case width Turns required Peak torque necessary Life requirements (Estimate: Conpower Spring: 50,000+, Power Spring: 250,000+) Environmental factors Mounting specifications for both the case and arbor These factors collectively influence the selection and optimization of the appropriate power spring based on the unique demands of the intended application.
Design Considerations
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: Please inquire about other material options.
Aerospace & Defense: Airplane Interiors Automotive: Interior Automotive Accessories, Exterior Automotive Accessories Consumer Products: Appliances, Exercise Productions Industrial: Technology, Tools & Factory Equipment Medical: Patient Healthcare Products Window & Window Shades: Window Shades Products that use Power Springs may include cord retractors, counterbalances, wind-up toys and games, timers, and cable reels.
Conpower and conventional Power Springs are used to create a compact power source. Torque is generated from either rotation of the center arbor or the spring housing. This torque increases throughout the working range. Their compact size makes power springs a desired solution for manufactures. Unlike conventional Power Springs, Conpower springs are pre-stressed to produce a flatter torque gradient.
CONPOWER & POWER SPRINGS
It is crucial for the force of the spring to align precisely with the application's requirements. In the realm of Motor Brush Springs, a standard tolerance of +/- 10% is typically observed, ensuring that the spring's force remains within the desired range for optimal functionality.
A diverse range of mounting methods is available to suit your specific application needs, offering flexibility in installation. Options include single mounting and multiple mounting configurations. In the case of motor brush springs, a common practice involves mounting them onto a steel backplate. This backplate securely snaps into the motor frame alongside the brush, providing a stable and reliable attachment point for efficient and effective integration within the motor assembly.
Mounting Methods
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: Other materials are required if current is to be carried through the spring.
Automotive: Car Seats, Windshield Wiper Motors, Train and Locomotive Applications Electric Motors: Motor Brush Assemblies Industrial: Back Plate Assemblies, Renewable Energy Applications Window & Window Shades: Windows
Motor Brush Spring Applications
These springs play a crucial role in exerting pressure on a brush against the commutator in an electric motor, offering a favorable alternative to traditional round wire springs. At Vulcan Spring, our Motor Brush Springs provide a consistent pressure to the brush, ensuring prolonged motor operation and maintaining precise pressure throughout the motor's lifespan. By incorporating a Motor Brush Spring, you can significantly extend the operational hours of your motor or generator, contributing to enhanced efficiency and longevity.
MOTOR BRUSH SPRING
See our Design Guide for the required clearance of the extended portion of a Conforce Spring.
Allow Clearance for Spring Cross-Curvature
The force of the spring should be determined by the requirements of the application. Normal force tolerance is ± 10%.
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended.
Automotive: Cup Holders, Door Locks Electric Motors: Motor Brushes Industrial: Windmills Medical: Surgery Tools
Twin springs, distinguished by two coils wound in opposite directions—one clockwise and the other counter-clockwise—offer double the force within a compact space. This makes them particularly advantageous in applications requiring a reduced diameter, such as in electric motors or surgical devices. Typically mounted with the coils positioned on the sides and the targeted part in the middle, twin springs provide a consistent and powerful force, making them a preferred choice for scenarios demanding both force efficiency and space optimization.
TWIN SPRINGS
For any given force there are several combinations of spring thickness and width that can be used.
Available Space
With a selection of five stock products, fully assembled and ready for use, they cover a cable pull force range from ½ lb. to 4 lbs., with cable extension lengths varying from 25 to 100 inches. Notably, force diminishes as cable length increases, highlighting their versatility and optimal performance across a wide range of scenarios.
Aerospace & Defense: Space Vehicles, Armored Combat Vehicles, Airplane Interiors Automotive: Roll-up doors Industrial: Elevator Door Medical: Medical Equipment, Hospital Room Equipment
Mechanical Reel Applications
Our Mechanical Reels, powered by Conpower® Spring technology, offer robust and reliable solutions for counterbalancing and retracting applications, particularly those requiring extended deflection. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, these reels ensure durability and a long lifespan.
MECHANICAL REELS
Wire forms, integral in diverse industrial applications, necessitate expert collaboration for optimal design. Partnering your creativity with our advanced technology enables the creation of ideal solutions for mass-produced wire forms. Our versatile machines can shape wire into any form, precisely meeting unique application and performance needs, ensuring precision and efficiency in your wire form solutions.
WIRE FORMS
End Details
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic and passivation is not recommended. Other materials: A wide variety of materials are available for use depending on your application.
Consumer Products: Dishwasher Door, Home Appliances Electric Motors: Motor Brushes Fire Dampers: Smoke Damper, Some & Fire Damper Industrial: Windmills Window & Window Shades: Window Shades
Spiral Torsion Spring Applications
Spiral Torsion Springs, crafted from flat strips, stand out with their distinctive symmetric coil spacing. These springs exert torque on the arbor or housing, typically through a rotation of 360° or less. Notably, the torque curve of a Spiral Torsion Spring exhibits a linear scaling corresponding to the degree of rotation. This unique design and predictable torque behavior make these springs ideal for precision applications requiring controlled and consistent rotational forces.
SPIRAL TORSION SPRING
There are various mounting methods available based on your application. Please consult with one of our experts.
Many standard tools are available to create the desired end detail. If you require a custom design, we are happy to make it for you.
Industrial: Roll-up Door
Truck Door Counterbalance Applications
Our specialized counterbalance for truck doors ensures easy opening and smooth closing, custom-manufactured for each beverage truck's exact specifications. With sizes ranging from 29″ to 85” and a capacity for doors up to 85 lbs, these counterbalances are versatile and suitable for most OEM or retrofit applications. Upgrade your truck doors with our precision-engineered counterbalance solution for optimized performance.
Truck Door Counterbalances
The PULLBOX® Pro innovatively streamlines mounting by separating the bracket from the spring enclosure, simplifying installation. Utilizing through holes for precise screw attachment to the window frame, it ensures consistent tension with robust stainless steel construction. Available in both right and left-hand cable orientations, it excels in technical adaptability for diverse applications.
Encased in a robust 304 stainless steel housing, the .055” diameter cord of the PULLBOX® Pro features a polyester sleeve covering a Kevlar® core, ensuring unparalleled durability. With a generous 13 feet of cable extension length, this configuration guarantees a reliable and long-lasting solution for a variety of applications. The combination of premium materials and extended cable length makes the PULLBOX® Pro a standout choice for those seeking a sturdy and versatile security tether.
Window & Window Shades: Solar Shades, Motorized Skylight Shades, Top Down, Bottom Up, and Horizontal Shades
Pullbox Pro Applications
The PULLBOX® Pro stands as a pinnacle solution for seamlessly integrating with motorized skylight shades across various orientations, including top-down, bottom-up, and horizontal applications. Crafted with precision, the PULLBOX® Pro has been meticulously engineered to address the specific challenges and requirements faced by shade manufacturers and installers, ensuring optimal performance even in the most demanding climates.
Pullbox Pro
Ring terminal cable end fitting.
The Variable Force Spring's end detail is tailored to the specific Point-of-Purchase tray, with common options like a hole, scalloped end, or z-bend. This flexibility ensures seamless integration with various tray designs.
The anticipated life cycle of a Variable Force Spring hovers around 5,000 cycles, albeit challenging to precisely predict due to the unique manufacturing process. Variable Force Springs undergo production by subjecting the spring material to varying stress levels, making life cycle estimation intricate. Ideally, a Variable Force Spring should exhibit a true gradient in force, ensuring a consistent and linear increase throughout its working extension. The diverse forces are meticulously crafted through the nuanced stress levels applied during the coiling process, adding a layer of complexity to the engineering of these specialized springs.
Life Cycle & Force
Point-of-Purchase: Pusher Displays, Upfeed Displays
Variable Force Spring Applications
Variable Force Springs, or V-Springs, provide reliable force tailored to dynamic load requirements. Positive gradient V-Springs, commonly used in point-of-purchase displays, exert force to move products forward in horizontal or upward in vertical displays, ensuring visibility and orderliness. The space-saving design of displays with Variable Force Springs makes them preferable to gravity feed displays, optimizing valuable retail space. In essence, these springs offer a precise and efficient solution for creating visually appealing and organized POP displays. Negative gradient Varibale Force Springs are also available.
Variable Force Spring
At Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing, we take pride in being the preferred global supplier of high-volume custom springs, spring assemblies, and related products. Our cutting-edge machinery, advanced tooling, and skilled engineers empower us to deliver prevision-crafted spring solutions tailored to the most demanding applications across diverse industries. Whether it's for Industrial applications, Point-of-Purchase Displays, or beyond, we possess the expertise and capacity for the quality and timely production of millions of springs. Our commitment goes beyond production efficiency - we strive to make your journey from concept to production as seamless as possible. With a wide array of products, Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing emerges as the ideal partner, ready to elevate your projects with unmatched quality and expertise.
Pinnacle Precision in High-Volume Custom Springs and Cutting-Edge Solutions for Your Unique Application Challenges
innovative product range
Power Springs
Conpower and conventional power springs serve as compact power sources, generating torque through the rotation of the center arbor or the spring housing. The torque increases consistently across their working range. Their compact design positions them as a preferred solution for manufacturers. Learn More -->
Contorque Springs excel in providing substantial torque within confined spaces. They can be tailored to generate consistent torque, or exhibit a positive or negative gradient output. Learn More -->
Conforce Springs provide substantial force within limited space, offering extended linear reach and the ability to store power indefinitely when extended. Their versatility makes them ideal for various applications requiring constant force, such as smooth extension, retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning. Learn More -->
At Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing, we take pride in being the preferred global supplier of high-volume custom springs, spring assemblies, and related products. Our cutting-edge machinery, advanced tooling, and skilled engineers empower us to deliver precision-crafted spring solutions tailored to the most demanding applications across diverse industries. Whether it's for Industrial applications, Point-of-Purchase Displays, or beyond, we possess the expertise and capacity for the quality and timely production of millions of springs. Our commitment goes beyond production efficiency - we strive to make your journey from concept to production as seamless as possible. With a wide array of products, Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing emerges as the ideal partner, ready to elevate your projects with unmatched quality and expertise.
Mechanical Reel
Our mechanical reels offer robust and reliable solutions for counterbalancing and retracting applications, particularly those requiring extended deflection. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, these reels ensure durability and long lifespace. Learn More -->
mechanical Reel
Twin Springs
Twin Spring
Motor Brush Spring
These springs exert pressure on a brush against the commutator in an electric motor, offering a favorable alternative to traditional round wire springs. Motor Brush springs provide consistent pressure to the brush, ensuring prolonged motor operation. Learn More -->
Truck Door Counterbalance
Our specialized counterbalance for truck doors ensures easy opening and smooth closing, custom-manufactured for each beverage truck's exact specifications. Upgrade your truck doors with our precision-engineered counterbalance solution for optimized performance. Learn More -->
Spiral Torsion Spring
Spiral Torsion Springs, crafted from flat strips, stand out with their distinctive symmetric coil spacing. These springs exert torque on the arbor or housing, typically through a rotation of 360° or less. Learn More -->
Wire Forms
Wire Forms, integral in diverse industrial applications, necessitate expert collaboration for optimal design. Partnering your creativity with our advanced technology enables the creation of ideal solutions for mass-produced wire forms. Learn More -->
Crafted from durable polyester film with specialized inks using flexographic printing, our Plastic Scrolls are simple and versatile tools for creating attractive displays. With widths up to 6 inches and lengths up to 30 inches, these self-coiling scrolls are designed for changeable signage. Learn More -->
Variable Force Springs, or V-Springs, provide reliable force tailored to dynamic load requirements. Typically exhibiting positive gradient characteristics, these springs ensure consistent force delivery, although negative gradient V-Springs are also available for specific applications. Learn More -->
The Pullbox Pro is a pinnacle solution for integrating with motorized shades with various orientations, including top-down, bottom-up, and horizontal. The Pullbox Pro has been meticulously engineered to address the specific challenges and requirements faced by shade manufacturers and installers. Learn More -->
MiniVS
The MiniVS tether offers a strategic solution for product positioning in applications demanding a minimal security level. Tailored for light-duty in-store displays, the MiniVS stands out with its wide cable slot, allowing for maximum design flexibility and effortless retraction. Learn More -->
Mini-VS
Vs-1
The VS-1 stands out as a compact and visually appealing solution, combining theft deterrence and customer convenience in point-of-purchase displays. Distinguished by the heaviest cable in retail security tethers, the VS-1 features a small, low-profile case housing the retractable security cable. Learn More -->
Pullbox
Exemplifying versatility, durability, and reliability, Pullbox security tethers establish a benchmark for proven performance. With five distinct Pullbox products, each offering customizable options and a range of colors, these tethers provide tailored solutions for diverse needs. Learn More -->
Aerospace & Defense: Satellites & Space Vehicles, Armored Combat Vehicles, Airplane Interiors Automotive: Consoles, Exterior Automotive Accessories Consumer Products: Exercise Products, Furniture Electric Motors: Motor Brushes Fire Dampers: Smoke Damper, Smoke & Fire Damper Firearms: Rifles, Handguns Industrial: Windmills, Railcar, Technology, Tools & Factory Equipment Medical: Surgical Robots, Lab Equipment, Surgery Tools, Hospital Room Equipment, Patient Healthcare Products Point-of-Purchase: Pusher Displays, Upfeed Displays Window & Window Shades: Windows
Conforce Springs offer high force output with small space requirements, provide long linear reach with minimal force buildup, and store energy indefinitely when extended. These springs are ideal for a wide variety of uses where constant force is needed, including applications requiring smooth extension and retraction, counterbalancing, and tensioning.
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Ensure realistic requirements, as overestimating life cycles may result in larger, costlier parts, while underestimating can lead to premature failure. Vulcan's Design Guide performance estimates ranges from 4,000 to 50,000 life cycles—these are not guaranteed minimums. For higher life cycles, consider accommodating increased tolerances in spring diameter and torque, considering low stress levels and slight material variations.
Aerospace & Defense: Airplane Interiors Automotive: Interior Automotive Accessories, Exterior Automotive Accessories Consumer Products: Appliances, Exercise Products Industrial: Technology, Tools & Factory Equipment Medical: Patient Healthcare Products
Conpower & Power Spring Applications
These springs play a crucial role in exerting pressure on a brush against the commutator in an electric motor, offering a favorable alternative to traditional round wire springs. At Vulcan Spring, our Motor Brush Springs provide a consistent pressure to the brush, ensuring prolonged motor operation and maintaining precise pressure throughout the brush's service life. By incorporating a Motor Brush Spring, you can significantly extend the operational hours of your motor or generator.
Distinguished by two coils wound in opposite directions - one clockwise and the other counter-clockwise - offer double the force within a compact space. This makes them particularly advantageous in applications requiring a reduced diameter, such as in electric motors or surgical devices. Learn More -->
Twin Spring Applications
With a selection of five stock products, supplied fully assembled and ready to use, Mechanical Reels are offered with cable pull forces ranging from 1/2 lbf to 4 lbf. The cable extension length varies from ~100" for the low force option down to ~25" for the high force option.
Aerospace & Defense: Armored Combat Vehicles, Airplane Interiors Medical: Medical Equipment, Hospital Room Equipment
Our Mechanical Reels, powered by Conpower® Spring technology, offer robust and reliable solutions for counterbalancing and retracting applications, particularly those requiring extended deflection. These durable reels offer a long service life, even in industrial environments.
Music Wire: Strong, readily available, and easily formable into various shapes and naturally corrosion resistant. 302 Stainless Steel Wire: Readily formable into unique shapes and naturally corrosion resistant.
Aerospace & Defense Automotive & Transportation Consumer Products Fire Dampers Firearms Medical Device & Healthcare Window & Window Shades
Wire Form Applications
Wire forms, integral in diverse industrial applications, necessitate expert collaboration for optimal design. Partnering your creativity with our advanced technology enables the creation of ideal solutions for mass-produced wire forms. Our versatile machines can shape wire into various forms, precisely meeting unique application and performance needs, ensuring precision and efficiency in your product.
Type 301 Stainless Steel: Proven choice for consistent quality, life, availability, stress retention, and low cost. Type 301 Stainless Steel, in its cold-worked condition, is magnetic.
Consumer Products: Home Appliances Electric Motors: Motor Brushes Fire Dampers: Smoke Damper, Smoke & Fire Damper Industrial: Windmills
Spiral Torsion Springs, crafted from flat strip steel, stand out with their distinctive symmetric coil spacing. These springs exert torque on the arbor or housing, typically through a rotation of 360° or less. Notably, the torque curve of a Spiral Torsion Spring exhibits a linear gradient corresponding to the degree of rotation. This unique design and predictable torque behavior make these springs ideal for precision applications requiring smooth torque output.
Counterbalances can be supplied with mounting features for easy assembly.
Our specialized counterbalance for truck doors ensures easy opening and smooth closing for each beverage truck's exact specifications. With sizes ranging from 24″ to 72” and a capacity for doors up to 85 lbs, this product is configurable to suit many applications. Upgrade your truck doors with our expertly-sized counterbalance solutions for hassle-free performance.
The PULLBOX® Pro innovatively streamlines mounting by separating the bracket from the spring enclosure, simplifying installation. Utilizing through holes for precise screw attachment to the window frame. Available in both right and left-hand cable orientations, it excels in technical adaptability.
Encased in a robust 304 stainless steel housing, the .055” diameter cord of the PULLBOX® Pro features a polyester sleeve covering a Kevlar® core, ensuring durability. With a generous 13 feet of cable extension length, this configuration guarantees a reliable and long-lasting solution for a variety of applications. The combination of premium materials and extended cable length makes the PULLBOX® Pro a standout choice.
The PULLBOX® Pro stands as a pinnacle solution for seamlessly integrating with motorized skylight shades across various orientations, including top-down, bottom-up, and horizontal applications. Crafted with precision, the PULLBOX® Pro has been meticulously engineered to address the specific challenges and requirements faced by shade manufacturers and installers, ensuring optimal performance.
The anticipated life of a Variable Force Spring is commonly ~5,000 cycles, albeit challenging to precisely predict due to the unique manufacturing process. Variable Force Springs undergo production by subjecting the spring material to varying stress levels. Ideally, a Variable Force Spring should exhibit a true gradient in force, ensuring a consistent and linear increase throughout its working extension. The diverse forces are meticulously crafted through the nuanced stress levels applied during the coiling process, adding a layer of complexity to the engineering of these specialized springs.
Variable Force Springs provide reliable force tailored to dynamic load requirements. Positive gradient Variable Force Springs, commonly used in point-of-purchase displays, exert force to move products forward in horizontal or upward in vertical displays, ensuring visibility and orderliness. The space-saving design of displays with Variable Force Springs makes them preferable to gravity feed displays, optimizing valuable retail space. In essence, these springs offer a precise and efficient solution for creating visually appealing and organized POP displays.
Crafted from a resilient polyester film, Plastic Scrolls boast durability, accentuated by the use of special inks applied through flexographic printing equipment.
Point-of-Purchase: Vending machines, tobacco displays, and other signage displays where pricing and messaging change frequently.
Plastic Scroll Applications
Crafted from durable polyester film with specialized inks using flexographic printing, our Plastic Scrolls are simple, versatile, and cost-effective tools for creating attractive displays. With widths up to 6 inches and lengths up to 30 inches, these self-coiling scrolls are designed for changeable signage, seamlessly incorporating your artwork into a critical component of your display. Choose Plastic Scrolls for a dynamic and impactful visual communication solution.
Pullbox: The standard PULLBOX® is equipped with a constant pull cable retractor, offering up to five feet of cable and two pounds of force. Available in four different formats, including Side, End & Center Exit, and Top Exit, it's ideal for product positioning and theft deterrence. Pullbox Plus: This security tether features an innovative ratcheting mechanism that allows the cable to extend and stay loose until a gentle tug prompts it to retract. With up to five feet of cable and one pound of force, the PULLBOX® Plus not only enhances security but also elevates the customer's interaction with the display. Super Pullbox: For heavy-duty applications and showcasing bulky products, consider the Super PULLBOX®. This larger constant pull cable retractor boasts up to ten feet of heavier cable and six pounds of force, providing robust security and counterbalancing capabilities. Super Pullbox Plus: Experience enhanced strength and versatility with the Super PULLBOX® Plus. Designed for hanging and changing display signs, as well as counterbalance applications, this variant features extra size and strength along with a special ratcheting mechanism. With up to ten feet of heavier cable and six pounds of force, the Super PULLBOX® Plus offers a comprehensive solution for diverse display needs.
The Pullbox Line
Exemplifying versatility, durability, and reliability, PULLBOX® security tethers establish a benchmark for proven performance. With five distinct PULLBOX® products, each offering customizable options and a range of colors, these tethers provide tailored solutions for diverse needs. The inclusion of double-sided mounting tape allows flexible positioning, ensuring the perfect placement for your requirements.
The Pullbox itself is offered in classic black or white, and for large volume orders, custom colors can be accommodated. Elevate your security standards with Pullbox—a blend of functionality, adaptability, and style.
Pullbox Color Options
Pullbox Alarm
For enhanced security, a Pullbox alarm is available, seamlessly integrating with the system. This battery-operated alarm easily snaps directly onto a Pullbox, adding an additional layer of protection.
Point-of-Purchase Security, Retail Product Positioning, Equipment Counterbalancing, Wire Harness Positioning in Electronic Equipment, Product or Parts Feeding, Signage Support, Customer-Product Interaction and Sampling
Common Pullbox Applications
Display security tether length options include 12” to 48” of nylon-coated, stainless steel cable. Each cable has a regular diameter of .034”, but they can be coated to a specific larger diameter based on how strong the cable needs to be.
The pull force changes with each VS-1 product. Pull force options include .125 lbs., .25lbs., or .5 lbs. Some combinations of VS-1 and cable types are not compatible. VS-1 retail security tethers are designed to stand up to the wear-and-tear of busy commercial locations and offer maximum durability for demanding store display use.
Point-of-Purchase: Razors, Phones & Tables, Electronic Toothbrushes, Cameras, Vaping Pens, Purses, Jars, Fragrance Testers Key or Tool Holder for Locking Drawers or Boxes
Common VS-1 Applications
The VS-1 has two cable exit location possibilities (point or side) which direct the display security tether to extend straight out of the box.
End Fittings
The VS-1 display security tether stands out as a compact and visually appealing solution, seamlessly combining theft deterrence and customer convenience in point-of-purchase displays. Distinguished by the heaviest cable in retail security tethers, the VS-1 features a small, low-profile case housing the retractable security cable. Its versatile design includes a complete range of designer color options, ensuring the VS-1 blends harmoniously with any display, fostering a positive and interactive customer experience.
VS-1
The Mini-VS features a .028" diameter cable, encompassing its protective coating. With a cable extension length of 36" REF and a cable pull force of .3 lbf REF, the Mini-VS combines compact design with reliable functionality for various tethering applications.
Position the MiniVS with versatility and style as it seamlessly integrates into your point-of-purchase display, functioning both as a practical and aesthetically pleasing component. Whether mounted on the inside or outside of the display, the MiniVS enhances the overall presentation, contributing to an effective and visually appealing retail environment.
Badges, Cosmetic Samples, Customer Instruction Sheets, Office Supplies, Products Needing Minimal Security
The cable’s ball fitting accommodates a wide range of available fasteners increasing the tether’s versatility and simplifying installation.
The MiniVS tether offers a strategic solution for product positioning in applications demanding a minimal security level. Compact and discreet, it is available in classic black and white, slightly larger than a quarter, yet conceals up to 36 inches (91.44cm) of nylon-covered steel cable. Tailored for light-duty in-store displays, the MiniVS stands out with its wide cable slot, allowing for maximum design flexibility and effortless retraction. Choose MiniVS for an unobtrusive yet effective approach to securing and displaying your products with ease.
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Tailored Springs, tailored solutions
Setting Standards Beyond Earth's Bounds
Since its establishment in 1967, Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing has stood as the premier choice for crafting custom springs and assemblies. Our commitment extends seamlessly from design to production and beyond, fueled by an unwavering passion for ensuring the success of our valued customers.
TIMELINE
Extending Beyond the Spring
Custom Spring Manufacturer
Exploring Vulcan Spring's Legacy: A Chronicle of Innovation and Excellence
Embark on a riveting journey through Vulcan Spring's storied timeline, where each date represents a pivotal moment in the company's remarkable history. From the groundbreaking introduction of the first Talking GI Joe, symbolizing innovation and cultural influence, to the bold exploration of Mars, this chronicle is a testament to Vulcan Spring's unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries. Scroll through the years to witness a company that transcends time, with each milestone encapsulating not just a date, but a captivating story of triumph, challenge, and the indomitable spirit that defines Vulcan Spring's enduring legacy.
1970
Vulcan Spring's Constant Torque Spring gives the first Talking GI Joe a voice.
Pulling the cord loads the Constant Torque Spring. This energy creates the motion required to power the audio recording.
1972
Vulcan's Conforce Spring: Redefining Industrial Nail Gun efficiency.
1981
Vulcan's Conforce Spring: Redefining safety in Fire Dampers
1978
Vulcan Spring provided Truck Door Counterbalances for Mickey Truck Bodies
1973
Vulcan's Contorque Spring: Breathing life into the Digger the Dog Pull String Toy.
1983
Vulcan's Twin Spring enhances SenMed Surgical Stapler functionality
1988
First Display Spring in a Pusher Tray with Vulcan's Conforce Spring
1982
Vulcan Spring provides Brush Springs for Electric Motors
1984
Vulcan's Interwound Conforce Spring enters General Electric's Locomotives
Window Shades are enhanced by Vulcan's Super Pullbox Pro
2020
During the historic OSIRIS-REx mission, using Vulcan Spring's Constant Force Springs enabled the robotic arm to retrieve samples from Asteroid Bennu.
After DART launched, Vulcan Spring's Hinge Spring actuated, positioning the solar array to be opened so it could gather energy for the satellite
2021
Vulcan Spring's Constant Force Spring keeps the James Webb Space Telescope's sunsheild successfully tensioned for the entire life and voyage.
Vulcan Spring's Variable Force Spring enhanced Oscar Meyers Lunchable Display
1995
Vulcan's Twin Spring was utilized in ABS Break System in Automobiles
