In the agriculture industry, purchasing components to be used in machinery, motorized equipment, accessories, and tools is an important task. The performance of the equipment is dependent on the quality of the components used to produce them. The components used must be suited for heavy-duty outdoor use, and this is especially true when it comes to the extension springs used in agriculture machinery. Farming requires a lot of automation in its equipment, so specialized springs are vital. Here are three things you need to look for when buying your springs.

1. Strength

For optimum performance, your extension springs need to be extremely strong. Agricultural machinery carries, pulls, and pushes heavy loads all day long and your springs need to be able to withstand the pressure. The strength of your springs will depend on the materials used, the grade of the materials, and the diameter, size, and thickness of spring. Cheap materials, inexperienced engineers, and sloppy designs can cause your springs to be manufactured with weak materials or in shapes or sizes that aren’t meant to be used for agricultural uses.

It’s best to choose a manufacturer that specializes in products for the agriculture industry so you can ensure the engineers have the skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise to design and produce extension springs that are specifically suited for heavy loads. Your supplier should be able to help you choose the right materials and sizes for your intended project.

2. Spring Durability

When people buy agriculture machinery, tools, and accessories, they expect them to last for a long time. Because products used in the agriculture industry are meant to be used outdoors, the extension springs used in products must be able to resist even the cruelest of extreme weather conditions. An extension spring that easily rusts or is subject to wear and tear quickly isn’t going to be able to withstand the severe conditions that agriculture machinery is put through. In addition to being strong, springs must also be durable.

3. Manufacturer Customer Service

Quality springs are vital to agriculture products, but when looking for a manufacturer, it’s also important to consider customer service. Poor service can lead to wasted time, additional fees, and product manufacturing that doesn’t perform to your specifications in mind.

Customer service is especially important during the design stage. Chances are the extension springs you require will have to be custom created to fit your intended machinery. Since you’re most likely not a spring expert, you’ll need to find a manufacturer that is—a manufacturer that has experienced Spring Design staff that can help you during every step of the design process so you know that the product you get is what you need.

In order to get the right springs for your project when you need them, you must be able to rely on your manufacturer when it comes to design engineering, answering questions, and resolving issues, whether about materials, shipments, cost, or lead times. Your supplier must work with you to anticipate issues and come up with solutions.

Quality for Usefulness and Safety

Naturally, equipment used in the agriculture industry has to be heavy duty to be able to carry, move, or lift the heaviest of loads. Extension springs that can’t withstand the pressure of big loads aren’t going to be useful in farming machinery. Not only will it be useless, it can also lead to safety risks. In order to get extension springs that are right for your agricultural needs, look for strength and durability, and find a manufacturer that excels in customer service to help you get the right spring for your machinery.