MIL-Spec compression springs or MIL-STD springs are compression with loads under 20 lbs. They are
standardized by the US Department of Defense and used in many industries. Murphy and Read
manufactures to the current standards AS24585 and MS24585. All of our MIL springs are DFARS
compliant and manufactured in the USA.
MIL-SPEC part numbers all begin with MS24585 followed by a dash to indicate the dimensions and
material. For example, MS24585-C10

Materials
  • Uncoated music wire
  • Cadmium Coated Music Wire
  • Zinc Coated Music Wire
  • Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel


Unit of Measure
Items
Mil-Spec Springs

0.12 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.016 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.25 Inch (in) Free Length Cadmium Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.12 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.016 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.31 Inch (in) Free Length Cadmium Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.12 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.016 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.38 Inch (in) Free Length Cadmium Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.12 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.016 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.44 Inch (in) Free Length Cadmium Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.12 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.016 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.5 Inch (in) Free Length Cadmium Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Description N/A MIL-Spec compression springs or MIL-STD springs are compression with loads under 20 lbs. They are
standardized by the US Department of Defense and used in many industries. Murphy and Read
manufactures to the current standards AS24585 and MS24585. All of our MIL springs are DFARS
compliant and manufactured in the USA.
MIL-SPEC part numbers all begin with MS24585 followed by a dash to indicate the dimensions and
material. For example, MS24585-C10

Materials
Outside Diameter N/A 0.12 in
Wire Diameter N/A 0.016 in
Free Length N/A 0.25 in N/A 0.31 in N/A 0.38 in N/A 0.44 in N/A 0.5 in
Active Coils N/A 4.5 N/A 6.25 N/A 7.75 N/A 9.25 N/A 10.5
Deflection Per Coil Load N/A 0.021 in
Load N/A 1.837 lb
Deflection N/A 0.095 in N/A 0.131 in N/A 0.163 in N/A 0.194 in N/A 0.22 in
Maximum Solid Height N/A 0.104 in N/A 0.132 in N/A 0.156 in N/A 0.18 in N/A 0.2 in
Spring Rate N/A 19.3 lb/in N/A 14 lb/in N/A 11.3 lb/in N/A 9.5 lb/in N/A 8.3 lb/in
Material N/A Cadmium Plated Music Wire