COMPRESSION SPRING, 0.3 IN DIA, 0.69 IN COMPRESSED LG, 0.045 IN, 62 LBS/IN by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The GE Healthcare Compression Spring is specifically designed for use in X-ray systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in medical imaging applications.
• Manufactured with high precision techniques, this spring offers superior surface finish and consistency, crucial for maintaining equipment integrity.
• Constructed from stainless steel, the spring provides excellent tensile strength and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various clinical environments.
• Its helical design allows for effective shock absorption and vibration dampening, protecting sensitive components from potential damage.
• The spring features squared and grounded ends, enhancing handling and installation efficiency in various medical devices.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This compression spring is compatible with the following models:

• AMX 4
• PRECISION 500
• AMX 4 PLUS

Use cases include integration into portable X-ray systems and fixed imaging setups, where reliable component separation and shock absorption are critical for maintaining image quality and equipment longevity.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Diameter	0.3 in
Compressed Length	0.69 in
Spring Rate	62 lbs/in

Clinical and Service Value

Procurement of the GE Healthcare Compression Spring ensures that medical facilities have access to a high-quality component that enhances the performance of X-ray systems. Its robust design and material composition provide peace of mind, knowing that the spring will withstand the rigors of daily use while maintaining optimal functionality. This reliability is essential for healthcare providers who depend on accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment.

In terms of maintenance, the compression spring's durability reduces the frequency of replacements, thereby minimizing downtime and associated operational disruptions. Its easy handling characteristics facilitate quick installation and replacement, allowing biomedical engineers to efficiently manage equipment upkeep. Overall, the integration of this spring contributes to streamlined workflows and improved service delivery in radiology departments.

Additional notes

The Compression Spring is designed to use in X-Ray systems. It has helical coils wound with gaps between them. The gaps are reduced and spring gets compressed when force is applied to its ends. This type of spring is used to keep the component, to which it is attached apart. When the spring is in the extended position, it is meant to be at rest. It exerts force against the pushing force of a component whenever they move towards each other. It provides resistance and also absorbs shocks and dampens the vibrations thus avoiding damage to the component and builds up the energy. Compression springs are linear and thus have the same rate per Inch throughout the entire spring. The resistance value of spring depends upon the Number of turns of the coil in the spring. Stainless steel spring wires are economic, general-purpose wires that provide high tensile strength coupled with good to superior corrosion resistance and magnetic properties. The GE product is an Innovation and technology which fits well into versatile customer needs. It is manufactured using high precision techniques which helps to achieve a good surface finish as well as good product consistency. The part is diligently designed for high performance and reliability. It is securely packaged inside a high quality packing box to avoid physical damage during transit and labeled with details about the product, Quality Assurance (QA) seal and shipment details. Additional Features: Ends are squared and grounded Easy to handle