Custom Clock Springs

Features of Custom Clock Spring Manufacturing by Argo Spring Manufacturing Co., Inc

Argo Spring Mfg. provides full-service production of clock springs from initial material selection to finishing and inspection. Our engineering team is available for support with all custom projects.

Material Selection

All of our power springs are built to last and resist environmental damage, starting with our custom metal fabrication services. The metals we work with include, but are not limited to: 

• Inconel
• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Exotic alloys

All materials are selected for appropriate strength, long-term flexibility, and ability to provide consistent torque in a given application.

Manufacturing Process

We use precision CNC machining and manufacturing to shape flat stock into exact spring forms.  

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes include: 

• EDM machining for tooling and die-making
• Heat treatment and stress relief techniques on the metal stock to make it more resilient
• Coiling and wire forming to shape the metal

Quality Control & Certifications

At Argo Spring Mfg., we’re committed to high-quality custom springs that meet customer requirements and tolerances. We are AS9100D certified and conduct first-article inspections and use Statistical Process Control (SPC) in our quality control measures. 

Customization Capabilities

Flat metal strips are available up to 3 in. wide and up to 0.002 in. to 0.375 in. thick. Our clock springs can be made with up to 20 revolutions and a variety of end types including bridles, hole straps, hooks, and rings. 

Custom finishing treatments and surface treatments, including black oxide, plating, and powder coating are also available.  

• Custom finishing treatments
• Stress relief for coiled materials
• Surface treatments, including black oxide, plating, and powder coating

Common Applications of Custom Clock Springs

Custom clock springs from Argo Spring Mfg. provide torque to mechanical systems throughout many major industries and industrial applications. Here are some of the markets we serve: 

Automotive & Transportation

Automotive manufacturers use custom clock springs for: 

• Airbag systems
• Seatbelt retractors
• Steering wheels
• Connecting steering wheel accessories, like air bags and horns, to a vehicle’s electrical system

Medical Devices

Medical devices also use custom clock springs to handle very fine torque-driven applications that rely on precise handling. Clock springs can control the release of torque and return mechanisms for reliable use in complex medical systems. Applications include:

• Endoscopic devices
• Diagnostic tools
• Imaging tools
• Surgical instruments 

Aerospace & Defense

Custom clock springs can provide reliable torque and motion control in many environmental conditions, including temperature extremes at high altitudes. Aerospace and defense applications include:

• Aircraft assemblies
• Flight control systems
• Military equipment
• Instrumentation 

Industrial Machinery

Custom clock springs add precise tension, provide counterbalancing effects in fine-tuned mechanical machinery, and methodically retract components in moving mechanisms. Common applications in the industrial sector include: 

• Automated tools
• Conveyor systems
• Material handling systems

Consumer Electronics

Consumer electronics commonly include clock springs that fit in compact enclosures to provide years of consistent spring force. They work well in portable, handheld, or wearable devices, as well as kitchen timers, toys, reels, and more. They can also be used in devices with battery contacts that need to provide tension and in retractable cords requiring a mechanism to draw them in.

Custom Clock Spring Manufacturing by Argo Spring Manufacturing Co., Inc

For over 60 years, Argo Spring Mfg. has specialized in manufacturing precision clock and other types of springs to meet the requirements of many types of applications. In addition to springs, we also manufacture metal stampings, wireforms, fourslide stamped products, assemblies, and screw machine products in our 45,000-square-foot facility in Norwalk, California.

Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities, or to request a quote for pricing for your next project.