Enhancement of the Life of Helical Spring Systems

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 12 24
    By

    Annapureddy Bala Yaswanth Sai Reddy,

  • G. Diwakar,

  1. M. Tech Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Helical springs are essential mechanical factors considerably employed in automotive, aerospace, and artificial systems because of their capability to store and release energy, absorb shock, and sustain repeated weight cycles. The performance, responsibility, and durability of these springs play a vital part in ensuring the effectiveness and safety of the entire system in which they are integrated. Over time, numerous researchers have focused on strategies to enhance the service life of helical springs, as these factors are constantly subjected to fatigue failure under continuous cyclic loading. Literature reports indicate that factors analogous to material selection, face modification, and geometric optimisation significantly impact the fatigue resistance and overall continuance of springs. In this study, an attempt has been made to compare the life of helical springs manufactured from a conventional pristine brand and a pristine brand coated with Nickel–Phosphorus (Ni–P) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) emulsion coating. The coating is anticipated to conduct superior hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection, thereby extending service life. A detailed review of the former disquisition was conducted to establish the effectiveness of analogous approaches. Likewise, ANSYS simulation software was employed to model and analyse the springs under realistic loading conditions, and the results validated advancements reported in the literature.

Keywords: Helical springs, fatigue life, stainless steel, nickel – phosphorus (Ni – P), silicon carbide (SiC) conflation coating, ANSYS simulation.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Annapureddy Bala Yaswanth Sai Reddy, G. Diwakar. Enhancement of the Life of Helical Spring Systems. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(02):12-24.
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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Special Issue 02
Received 16/09/2025
Accepted 16/12/2025
Published 28/03/2026
Publication Time 193 Days
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