European Springs & Pressings is a top UK garter spring manufacturer. We have decades of experience in spring design and production. As part of Lesjöfors, we supply standard stock options and custom garter springs for many industries. All our processes meet strict ISO 9001 quality standards. This certification guarantees that every spring we produce is safe, reliable, and built to last.
We manufacture heavy-duty springs for oil seals and precise parts for electrical connectors. Our team builds high-performance solutions tailored to your exact needs. Contact our technical team today. We can discuss custom sizes, wire diameters, and force requirements.
A garter spring is a coiled steel spring. It connects at both ends to form a continuous ring. We make them as compression springs or tension springs. Extension types are the most common choice. In extension setups, the spring exerts a clear radial force inward toward the centre.
This radial force keeps continuous contact around circular objects. These include shafts, lip seals, and piston rings. A garter spring copes well with changes in heat, pressure, and wear. As heat causes materials to expand or shrink, the spring adjusts instantly. The radial force must stay stable over millions of cycles. Because of this, exact coil pitch and wire quality are vital. They protect key machinery from fluid leaks and contamination. By keeping a tight seal, these springs prevent costly damage to surrounding mechanical parts.
We offer full custom options for bespoke garter spring manufacturing. Our engineers work with you from early design ideas to final production. We carefully select materials based on working conditions, operating temperatures, mechanical loads, and exposure to corrosive agents.
Our primary material options include:
The joint method connects the spring ends. It is vital for performance and easy fitting. Our CNC winding machines create precise joints for tight spaces:
Garter springs are vital parts in demanding fields. As leading UK garter spring manufacturers, we supply custom solutions for key sectors:
European Springs & Pressings uses modern CNC coiling tools. We make garter springs with consistent radial tension and tight limits. We handle small prototype orders and large production runs with ease. Our factory can scale up output quickly to meet urgent client deadlines.
We also offer complete extra services to support your manufacturing process:
Along with garter springs, we manufacture compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, and custom metal pressings. Our expert team gives full support from initial design to final delivery. Request a quote today to discuss your project specifications.
A Garter Spring is a circular ring made from a coiled helical spring bent into a circle with the two ends connected to each other, creating a loop. This provides a strong radial force which is directed towards its centre when its radius increases.
As the spring’s radius expands, it exerts an inward radial force, which keeps the spring securely in place and maintains contact with the surrounding surface. This is particularly important in certain dynamic environments where pressure must remain constant.
