Gardner Spring 36097G Precision Compression Spring

Product Description

The GARDNER SPRING 36097G is a precision compression spring manufactured from music wire (AISI 302 / ASTM A228 / ASTM A313) with a plain silver finish. It features a 0.48-inch outside diameter, a free length of 0.875 inches, and a wire diameter of 0.063 inches. The spring delivers a maximum work load of 29 pounds and a spring rate of 65 pounds per inch. With closed and ground ends and a solid height of 0.4570 inches, this spring is suited for applications requiring consistent deflection and repeatable load characteristics. Maintenance technicians, mechanical assemblers, and OEM production teams are the primary installers.

This spring is used in precision mechanical assemblies where a compact compression element is needed within a hole diameter of up to 0.50 inches. Typical applications include light-duty industrial equipment, HVAC component assemblies, valve mechanisms, and other applications calling for a small-diameter, high-precision compression spring. The music wire construction provides strong tensile properties and consistent performance across repeated compression cycles in moderate-temperature environments.

Key Features

• Precision spring type with closed and ground ends for flat, stable seating
• Music wire material meets AISI 302, ASTM A228, and ASTM A313 standards
• Spring rate of 65 pounds per inch for predictable load-deflection behavior
• Maximum work load of 29 pounds (129 newtons)
• Outside diameter of 0.48 inches fits hole diameters up to 0.50 inches
• Plain silver finish - no coating that could alter dimensional tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as a precision OEM-style compression spring for mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.48-inch outside diameter and 0.875-inch free length with closed and ground ends.

Installation Notes

Compression springs of this type are installed by mechanical technicians and assemblers as part of larger component assemblies. Always relieve any stored mechanical energy in the surrounding assembly before removing or replacing a compression spring. Confirm that the mating bore or hole diameter accommodates the 0.50-inch maximum hole diameter spec before installation. Do not overcompress the spring beyond its solid height of 0.4570 inches, as this can permanently deform the coils and alter load characteristics.