THE HOT WOUND COIL SPRING MANUFACTURING PROCESS
At the core of Betts Spring hot wound coiling system is an energy-efficient, drastically low emission, walking beam furnace. This furnace can reach temperatures of 1750°F and move .562″ to 1.75″ material through in a consistent and automated manner.
The furnace meets stringent California emissions standards and provides the ability to improve production output over previous systems. Using advanced technology, the furnace’s energy usage was taken from 12MM BTU/hour to only 1.65MM BTU/hour. A significant savings and gas consumption at almost 50% of permitted levels.
This coiling process can produce a variety of hot wound springs and vibratory springs to meet your project and specifications.
BETTS HOT WOUND SPRING MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES:
- Grinding & shot peening
- Coiling material diameters range from .500″ to 1.750″
- Fully automated continuous flow Hot Wound coil line processes over 125 tons of steel per month
- Single piece flow according to Lean Manufacturing concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Betts Spring Manufacturing manufacture large, heavy-duty hot wound springs?
Large, heavy-duty hot wound springs are among the custom solutions Betts manufactures for demanding applications and it’s one of our specialties, with our hot wound coil springs being made with our energy-efficient, low emission walking beam furnace.
This furnace can reach temperatures of 1750°F and move .562″ to 1.75″ material through in a consistent and automated manner. requiring high load capacity and dependable long-term performance. Our hot wound coiling process can produce a variety of hot wound springs and vibratory springs to meet your project and specifications.
What sets Betts Spring Manufacturing apart as a leading manufacturer of hot wound springs?
For more than 150 years, Betts Spring has helped our customers solve challenging spring applications through engineering support, custom manufacturing, and responsive service. We were founded in 1868 and we are a family owned, sixth generation business located in California. In fact, we are one of the oldest companies in the State, and we are the oldest spring manufacturer West of the Mississippi River.
We are a one-stop-shop for all major types of custom coil springs manufactured under one roof. We make custom cold wound springs, hot wound springs, leaf springs, extension springs, compression springs, torsion springs, torsion bars, and custom sway bars.
We have a dedicated engineering team with decades of experience across industries. We offer prototyping and custom spring consultations for your application.
Can Betts produce springs that can handle extreme heat and heavy loads?
Yes, we manufacture springs for demanding operating environments, including high loads, repeated cycling, and elevated temperatures. Contact a member of our sales team to learn more about our capabilities and spring manufacturing processes for handling extreme heat and heavy loads.
What materials does Betts use for custom hot wound springs?
The appropriate material depends on the application’s performance requirements, and our engineering team will help to determine the best material for your hot wound spring application. Please contact our sales team and request and RFQ form or to receive a consultation about the material for your spring and application.
Can Betts produce custom hot wound compression springs for railway and heavy machinery applications?
Yes, we do produce custom hot wound springs for railway applications as well as heavy duty machinery applications. Please contact us to discuss your application and needs. Our dedicated engineering team is also ready to assist you with designing the best possible spring to meet the needs of your application.
Can I get a quote for a custom hot wound spring project?
Yes. Contact us and a member of our sales team will reach out right away. Be ready to send drawings, specifications, or a description of the application. Our engineering team reviews the details, follows up on anything missing, and comes back with a cost estimate and preliminary design.
We manufacture hot wound coil springs from bar stock ranging from .500 inch to 1.750 inch diameter, for mining equipment, construction machinery, commercial truck suspensions, and industrial applications where a spring failure isn’t an option.
Our hot wound line is a fully automated continuous flow process that runs over 125 tons of steel a month, so we can quote prototype quantities and full production volumes from the same process.