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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
MS24585-2461
0.7 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 1 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-2462
0.7 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 1.12 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-2463
0.7 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 1.25 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-2464
0.7 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 1.38 Inch (in) Free Length Zinc Plated Music Wire Mil-Spec Compression Spring
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 Mil-Spec Springs
MS24585-2465
0.7 Inch (in) Outside Diameter, 0.045 Inch (in) Wire Diameter, and 1.5 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 0.7 in
Wire Diameter N/A 0.045 in
Free Length N/A 1 in N/A 1.12 in N/A 1.25 in N/A 1.38 in N/A 1.5 in
Active Coils N/A 2.1 N/A 2.4 N/A 2.7 N/A 3 N/A 3.3
Deflection Per Coil Load N/A 0.2932 in
Load N/A 6.42 lb
Deflection N/A 0.616 in N/A 0.704 in N/A 0.792 in N/A 0.88 in N/A 0.967 in
Maximum Solid Height N/A 0.184 in N/A 0.198 in N/A 0.211 in N/A 0.225 in N/A 0.236 in
Spring Rate N/A 10.4 lb/in N/A 9.1 lb/in N/A 6.1 lb/in N/A 7.3 lb/in N/A 6.6 lb/in
Material N/A Zinc Plated Music Wire