Agricultural Equipment Spring Program
Custom spring manufacturing for agricultural equipment operating under continuous load, outdoor exposure, and seasonal duty cycles.
This project supported an agricultural equipment manufacturer requiring custom springs for load-bearing and motion-control functions across multiple machine assemblies.
The equipment operates outdoors under dust, moisture, vibration, and seasonal peak workloads, placing high demands on durability and consistency.
Spring Functions in Agricultural Equipment
Understanding the critical roles springs play in agricultural machinery performance and reliability
Load Support Under Variable Conditions
Springs support heavy and fluctuating loads caused by terrain variation and material resistance.
Return & Reset Functions
Springs ensure components return reliably after actuation despite dust buildup and vibration.
Vibration Absorption & Stability
Springs help absorb continuous vibration, protecting assemblies and improving machine stability.
Tension & Retention in Moving Assemblies
Springs maintain tension and retention in linkages exposed to shock and debris.
Common Challenges in Agricultural Spring Applications
Agricultural environments create unique demands beyond standard industrial applications
Continuous Outdoor Exposure
Dust, moisture, and temperature cycles accelerate corrosion and wear.
Irregular Load & Shock
Uneven terrain creates unpredictable force spikes beyond steady-state calculations.
Long Service Life Expectations
Equipment is expected to operate for multiple seasons with minimal maintenance.
Limited Access for Replacement
Spring failure often requires partial disassembly, increasing downtime costs.
Spring Types Involved in This Program
Heavy-Duty Compression Springs
Used for load-bearing and impact absorption
High-Torque Torsion Springs
Supporting return and positioning in rotating mechanisms
Heavy-Duty Extension Springs
Maintaining tension in exposed linkages
Wire Forms
Providing structural support and retention
Manufacturing & Quality Considerations
Project Outcome & Program Characteristics
The spring program achieved stable performance across seasonal operation cycles, reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance interventions.
The customer continued the program into subsequent production cycles with consistent specifications and controlled change management.
