Definition for "Volute spring"

Volute spring - (General)

1. coil spring: a spring in the shape of a coil
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2. A Volute spring is a compression spring in the form of a cone (a Volute), designed so that under compression the coils are not forced against each other, thus permitting more length to be shortened.
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3. This kind of spring is manufactured by wrapping up metal strips inside each other so to make a pointed shape with almost all metal pieces touching. It is relatively expensive, but is much more stable than coil springs because coils touch.
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