Getting the Best Energising Springs for Your Seals, Valves and Actuators

At Clifford Springs all of the springs that we manufacture are custom made for each of our clients, and for their specific requirements. 

This is because requirements can vary significantly depending on the environment and application the springs will operate in. 

Supplying drawings with key specifications is a great start, but a conversation can highlight opportunities for design or manufacturing changes that will help to improve sealing performance, maximise service life and reduce whole life costs. 

Some key information that you can share when making an enquiry that could help us identify opportunities to optimise your energising springs include: 

Application and media

Different gases, liquids and chemicals will impact seals and their components differently.  Knowledge of the operating environment helps us recommend solutions that can improve long term compatibility and reliability. 

Operating temperature and pressure

Pressure and temperature are key when it comes to springs.  A spring performing well at room temperature may behave very differently in cryogenic or extremely hot temperatures, and changes in pressure will impact the sealing force required.  Different spring types or materials may offer improved performance. 

Space and assembly constraints

The dimensions of the space where the spring will be installed can impact its performance.  Highlighting this early creates opportunities to discuss alternative spring types or materials that may perform better. 

Seal material

We developed the PEEK™ energising spring in direct response to a customer issue where a traditional Alloy 600 spring was mating with the hardware.  Different spring types and materials can ensure this wear doesn’t happen. 

Service life

If we know how long a component is expected to last, and how it will be used, we can provide advice on any potential opportunities to improve durability and long term performance, whether that’s changing spring type, material or even treatments. 

No two applications are the same.  The more information we get during the initial spring specification stages, the more you can take advantage of our years of experience, extensive spring knowledge, and recommendations for the most appropriate energising spring for your application. 

This collaborative approach, right from the beginning, can also prevent specification changes later on, which ultimately saves time and money, and improves reliability from the outset.  

Clifford Springs is here to help you succeed.

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