Compression Spring #178, 5/16"x10-1/2"

Compression Spring #178, 5/16"x10-1/2"

The Compression Spring #178 (SRM178) is a precision-wound compression spring designed to deliver consistent resistance and dependable return force in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from durable spring steel, this spring features a 5/16" diameter and 10-1/2" length, allowing it to compress under load and reliably return to its original shape. With a .042 wire gauge, it provides controlled tension suitable for a wide range of equipment repairs and mechanical applications. Built for durability and dependable performance, it’s the kind of spring that quietly handles pressure so the rest of the mechanism can keep moving smoothly.

Country of Origin
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Key Features / Specifications

• Nominal Size: SRM178
• Product Type: Compression spring
• Spring Diameter: 5/16"
• Length: 10-1/2"
• Wire Diameter: .042 WG
• Material: Spring steel
• Construction: Precision-wound compression spring designed to compress under load
• Function: Provides resistance and returns components to their original position

Ideal For

• Mechanical assemblies requiring compression springs
• Equipment repair and replacement applications
• Agricultural machinery and shop equipment
• Mechanisms requiring controlled compression and return force
• Situations where a dependable spring keeps everything pushing back exactly when it should