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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


Mil-Spec Springs
Unit of Measure
Items Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-284
0.45 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.038 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.62 Inch (in) Free Length Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-285
0.45 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.038 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.69 Inch (in) Free Length Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-286
0.45 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.038 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.75 Inch (in) Free Length Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-287
0.45 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.038 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.81 Inch (in) Free Length Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-288
0.45 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.038 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 0.88 Inch (in) Free Length 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 0.45 in
Wire Diameter N/A 0.038 in
Free Length N/A 0.62 in N/A 0.69 in N/A 0.75 in N/A 0.81 in N/A 0.88 in
Active Coils N/A 2.5 N/A 2.75 N/A 3 N/A 3.25 N/A 3.5
Deflection Per Coil Load N/A 0.1378 in
Load N/A 6.167 lb
Deflection N/A 0.344 in N/A 0.379 in N/A 0.413 in N/A 0.448 in N/A 0.482 in
Maximum Solid Height N/A 0.171 in N/A 0.18 in N/A 0.19 in N/A 0.199 in N/A 0.209 in
Spring Rate N/A 17.9 lb/in N/A 16.3 lb/in N/A 14.9 lb/in N/A 13.8 lb/in N/A 12.8 lb/in
Material N/A Music Wire