What are banana springs – and how are they used in industry applications?

In the world of heavy-duty springs, banana springs are often overshadowed by the traditional types of compression springs. However, these quietly underrated springs have unique properties that can handle loads both laterally and sideways, unlike traditional springs.

07/01/2025 10:39:00

What are banana springs?
Banana springs, also known as side load springs, are a type of coil spring designed to withstand forces from the side or angles that are lateral to its axis. These differ from conventional compression and extension springs that experience load along their length.

Banana springs support mechanical motion in systems where components move in irregular paths or are subject to uneven forces. They also resist buckling and keep parts aligned in components that experience side impacts and shifting loads.

Read the full article in DPA's January 2025 issue