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68278SCS - 0.38" 316 Stainless Steel Compression Spring
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Compression spring manufactured from 316 stainless steel with 5 coils and closed & ground ends. This spring features an O.D. of 0.296", and an I.D. of 0.196".


Label | Value |
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Brand | Century Spring |
Display Name | 68278S |
Ends | Closed & Ground |
Finish | Passivated |
Free Length | 0.38 in |
Inside Diameter | 0.196 in |
Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
Outside Diameter | 0.296 in |
Part Type | Standard |
Rate | 174.93 lbs/in |
SKU | 68278SCS |
Solid Length | 0.25 in |
Suggested Max Deflection | 0.068 in |
Suggested Max Load | 11.895 lbf |
Total Coils | 5 |
Wire Diameter | 0.05 in |
Label | Value |
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Brand | Century Spring |
Display Name | 68278S |
Ends | Closed & Ground |
Finish | Passivated |
Free Length | 9.65 mm |
Inside Diameter | 4.98 mm |
Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
Outside Diameter | 7.52 mm |
Part Type | Standard |
Rate | 30.63 N/mm |
SKU | 68278SCS |
Solid Length | 6.35 mm |
Suggested Max Deflection | 1.73 mm |
Suggested Max Load | 52.91 N |
Total Coils | 5 |
Wire Diameter | 1.27 mm |
The 68278SCS compression spring is a meticulously engineered component designed for a wide range of industrial applications requiring reliable performance and durability. Crafted from premium 0.05" diameter 316 stainless steel, the 68278S spring design exhibits reliable strength across its 5 active coils, withstanding repeated compression cycles with a maximum load of 11.895 lbf without succumbing to fatigue.
We manufacture the 68278S design to provide a compression spring that is 0.38" long at rest and provides a consistent rate of 174.93 lbs/in along its recommended maximum of 0.068" deflection. For best results, your application should fully accommodate the inner (0.196") and outer (0.296") diameters of this spring and be designed for its closed & ground end configuration.
We manufacture the 68278S design to provide a compression spring that is 0.38" long at rest and provides a consistent rate of 174.93 lbs/in along its recommended maximum of 0.068" deflection. For best results, your application should fully accommodate the inner (0.196") and outer (0.296") diameters of this spring and be designed for its closed & ground end configuration.