Formula to find length of helical compression springs

Q.  Free length for helical compression springs having square ends is given as ________.
- Published on 14 Sep 15

a. pn + 2d
b. pn + 3d
c. 2(p + d)
d. pn + 4d

ANSWER: pn + 3d
 

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 06 Nov 15
    - Free length for helical compression springs having square ends is given as pn + 3d.

    - Free length for helical compression springs having square and ground ends is given as pn + 2d.

    - Free length for helical compression springs having plain ends is given as pn + d.

    - Free length for helical compression springs having plain and ground ends is given as pn.

    - d is the wire diameter, n is the number of active coils and p is the pitch

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