Possibilities of Coil Springs and Fiber-Reinforced
Suspension Parts

Possibilities of Coil Springs and Fiber-Reinforced
Suspension Parts

Possibilities of Coil Springs and Fiber-Reinforced
Suspension Parts

As early as over 400 years ago, the first helical compression springs (coil springs) were already used for wheel suspensions of a wagon body, and at the very latest since the invention of the wheel suspension strut (McPherson), they have represented the best spring design for the vertical dynamics of passenger cars. They took over suspension functions and because of their advantages regarding weight and installation space, replaced leaf springs almost
completely. The necessary suspension arms to carry the coil springs may be regarded as a disadvantage, but their design enables exceptionally good road holding and safety.

Joerg Neubrand