At Murphy & Read, we understand that a spring is often the heartbeat of a mechanical system. Extending the life of a spring—especially in high-cycle or high-stress applications—requires a combination of precise design mathematics and specialized secondary processes. This guide outlines the core practices used to maximize fatigue life and prevent premature failure. 1. Designing […]
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Comprehensive Guide to Spring Material Selection
Selecting the right material is the most critical decision in spring design. This guide combines environmental considerations with technical engineering data to help both new customers and seasoned engineers select the optimal material for their application at Murphy & Read Spring Manufacturing, Co. 1. Identifying Your Environment Before analyzing mechanical loads, identify the environmental stressors […]
Custom Compression Spring for Agricultural Equipment
This project demonstrates our ability to produce custom compression springs for robust industrial applications with exacting specifications. We were contracted by a manufacturer of agricultural equipment to supply a durable compression spring for their heavy-duty equipment. The spring was crucial for providing consistent, reliable force to the equipment’s tensioning system, ensuring proper function in demanding […]
Understanding Coil Count
It may be simplest feature to measure, but the number of coils accounts for an astonishing number of errors in drawings and in new product development. Counting them is easy enough – every rotation of 360 degrees equals one coil(90 degrees = ¼ coil, 180 degrees = ½ coil). However, the coil count can be […]
Where No Spring Has Gone Before.
It is certainly an exciting time for science, and Murphy and Read is proud to be involved in at least a little part of its history. In the 1970’s Murphy and Read worked with NASA to manufacture a spring that was to be outfitted on NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft. According to NASA’s website, the Voyager […]
Welcome to the Murphy and Read Spring Blog!
Welcome to the Murphy and Read Spring Blog! You can check back here for all things spring; company related updates, industry news, design tips or really anything we feel like talking about. We also have facebook and Linkedin pages you can follow for updated news and pictures. It has been a busy year already. We have attended two successful […]