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The Kinetrol rotary vane design is based upon a single moving part which eliminates additional parts required to convert linear motion to rotary motion. This simple and innovative design provides a highly accurate and extremely reliable actuator for operating valves, drives and dampers, and is perfectly suited for the most demanding process control applications. For more information visit www.kinetrolusa.com or call 972-447-9443.
Torsion and helical compression springs are mechanical springs used for storing and releasing energy in various applications. However, in engineering terms, torsion springs perform better than helical compression springs for rotational motion due to their inherent design and functioning principles.
Torsion springs store and release rotational energy through the action of twisting. When a torsion spring twists, it stores potential energy in mechanical strain, which releases as the spring returns to equilibrium, allowing for a direct and efficient energy transfer in rotational applications.
On the other hand, helical compression springs are designed for linear motion and store energy when subjected to an axial compressive force. The spring compresses under load, storing potential energy as mechanical strain, and releases it as the spring returns to its uncompressed state. Due to their linear nature, helical compression springs are not as well-suited for rotational motion as torsion springs. Their energy transfer is less direct and efficient in these applications. Instead, they must include a rack and pinion mechanism for rotational movement. The use of these extra components introduces several disadvantages:
Torsion springs outperform helical compression springs in rotational motion applications because their design and functioning principles allow for a more direct and efficient energy transfer. Torsion springs are better suited to meet the demands of rotational motion applications by storing and releasing energy through twisting rather than axial compression.
Kinetrol, a leader in precision-engineered mechanical components, manufactures highly reliable, low-stress, clock-type spring units for their broad line of pneumatic actuators and as stand-alone spring packs. Their "clock-type" design delivers unmatched reliability and performance, making them the preferred choice of mechanical engineers seeking to enhance efficiency and safety. These robust and resilient spring units can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of non-Kinetrol applications, offering engineers the flexibility they require to address diverse design challenges. With their superior torsional characteristics, these spring packs are especially well-suited for applications such as spring return mechanisms and fail-safe operations, where consistent and dependable force output is paramount.