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

0.5 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.56 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.5 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.62 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.5 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.69 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.5 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.75 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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Mil-Spec Springs

0.5 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.81 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc 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 0.5 in
Wire Diameter N/A 0.045 in
Free Length N/A 0.56 in N/A 0.62 in N/A 0.69 in N/A 0.75 in N/A 0.81 in
Active Coils N/A 2 N/A 2.25 N/A 2.5 N/A 2.75 N/A 3
Deflection Per Coil Load N/A 0.1358 in
Load N/A 8.87 lb
Deflection N/A 0.271 in N/A 0.305 in N/A 0.339 in N/A 0.373 in N/A 0.407 in
Maximum Solid Height N/A 0.18 in N/A 0.11 in N/A 0.202 in N/A 0.214 in N/A 0.225 in
Spring Rate N/A 32.7 lb/in N/A 29.1 lb/in N/A 26.2 lb/in N/A 23.8 lb/in N/A 21.8 lb/in
Material N/A Zinc Plated Music Wire