Product Overview
Century Spring Tapered 302/304 Stainless Steel Coil Spring TA-2271
Condition
New old stock. Unused surplus inventory in clean condition.
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Product Overview
Century Spring TA-2271CS is a precision conical compression spring manufactured from 302/304 stainless steel. Designed with a tapered coil profile, this spring compresses near flat to achieve a solid height of 0.03 inches while delivering a 2.2 lbs/in spring rate across its 0.31-inch free length. Tapered springs provide lateral stability and prevent coil binding in tight mechanical assemblies, switches, battery contacts, and mechanism returns.
Key Features
- Conical compression profile reduces solid height to 0.03 in (0.76 mm)
- Formed from 302/304 stainless steel with closed ends
- 0.375 in (9.53 mm) large outer diameter tapering to 0.296 in (7.52 mm) small outer diameter
- 0.017 in (0.43 mm) wire diameter with 3.5 total coils
- 2.2 lbs/in spring rate with 0.31 in (7.87 mm) free length
Applications
- Replaces worn return springs in small mechanical fixtures and precision tooling
- Provides low-profile biasing in custom switch assemblies and electrical contacts
- Integrates into prototype robotics, model mechanisms, and hobbyist maker projects needing compact travel
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the end dimensions of this tapered spring?
The large end has an outer diameter of 0.375 inches (9.53 mm) and an inside diameter of 0.262 inches (6.65 mm). The small end has an outer diameter of 0.296 inches (7.52 mm).
Why buy individual springs here instead of a forced bulk pack?
You get the exact quantity needed for your repair or build without buying an expensive factory minimum or multi-pack. Orders ship for an $8 flat rate, qualify for free shipping once your cart reaches $28, and dispatch from our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
When clearance is tight and standard coils stack too tall, a clean tapered spring does the job and folds out of the way.
