That coiled spring above your garage door is storing more force than you think.

A: An SEA is a traditional motor-powered actuator fitted to a load with a spring in between. SEAs change the robotic-motion problem from one of positioning to one of force control. Gearmotors, by far ...

Springs may not be at the top of a designer’s mind when working on an application, but they are essential in many applications. The sizes and types available vary greatly and their choice is ...