{"id":5553,"date":"2025-09-17T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:47:42","slug":"technical-springs-for-medical-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal springs for medical technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4014\" src=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Technical springs medical technology Gutekunst Formfedern\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"4014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gutekunst_Formfedern_Medizintechnik_600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>A whole range of different <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/overview-of-spring-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">metal springs<\/a> are used in medical technology, including <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/individual-shaped-springs-and-flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shaped springs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact springs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/druckfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compression springs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flat springs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/leaf-springs-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leaf springs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/features-spring-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring clips<\/a>. They are used in medical devices, appliances and lighting fixtures or as specially designed <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/made-to-measure-metal-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">metal clips<\/a> for sterile labeling.<\/p>\n<p>For their use in medical technology, in addition to the ideal form and function, the<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-the-food-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> technical springs<\/a> the strict handling and hygiene regulations in this industry are decisive. In addition to the functional properties, there are above all the<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/properties-of-spring-steel-sheets\/\"> material<\/a> &#8211; and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/surface-refinement-and-surface-coating-of-metal-springs\/\"> Surface properties<\/a> the components in the foreground. The material is rust-resistant stainless steels with the material number<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/properties-of-spring-steel-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 1.4310<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/properties-of-spring-steel-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 1.4001<\/a> and a chromium content of over 14 percent are best suited. For<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> also come copper alloys like<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/properties-of-spring-steel-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> CuSn6<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/properties-of-spring-steel-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> CuBe2<\/a> in question.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the sterility of the components, it is essential that they withstand intensive cleaning processes over a longer period of time. The technical springs used in this area must have a clean surface and be very resistant to the<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/the-most-common-types-of-corrosion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> most common types of corrosion<\/a> such as surface corrosion, well corrosion, contact corrosion, pitting corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. Various surface treatments like<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/surface-refinement-and-surface-coating-of-metal-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Passivate<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/surface-refinement-and-surface-coating-of-metal-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pickling<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/surface-refinement-and-surface-coating-of-metal-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Electropolishing<\/a> ensure the necessary protection of the spring and ensure a clean surface. The following are the most important properties of surface treatments in medical technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/#Passivating_metal_springs_%E2%80%93_oxide_layer_provides_protection\" >Passivating metal springs &#8211; oxide layer provides protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/#Metal_spring_pickling_%E2%80%93_for_metallically_clean_surfaces\" >Metal spring pickling &#8211; for metallically clean surfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/#Electropolishing_metal_springs_%E2%80%93_making_surfaces_corrosion-resistant\" >Electropolishing metal springs &#8211; making surfaces corrosion-resistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/#Individual_metal_springs_for_medical_technology\" >Individual metal springs for medical technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-medical-technology\/#Benefit_from_the_new_Formfedern_store\" >Benefit from the new Formfedern store<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passivating_metal_springs_%E2%80%93_oxide_layer_provides_protection\"><\/span>Passivating metal springs &#8211; oxide layer provides protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During passivation, the technical spring is covered with a protective layer, the so-called passive layer. The coating prevents<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/the-most-common-types-of-corrosion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> corrosion<\/a> &#8211; or at least it can slow it down considerably. The passive layer is created by special passivation chemicals or of course by moisture and oxygen. For this process, the surfaces must be metallically clean. Natural passivation takes several days; if passivation chemicals are used, the time is reduced to a few minutes. Passivated surfaces have a high resistance due to their oxide layer, can regenerate themselves and offer good protection against corrosion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metal_spring_pickling_%E2%80%93_for_metallically_clean_surfaces\"><\/span>Metal spring pickling &#8211; for metallically clean surfaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pickling is a process that chemically removes all contamination from stainless steel surfaces &#8211; i.e. by acid. The result is a metallically pure surface. Only then can the protective passive layer form in the next step.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electropolishing_metal_springs_%E2%80%93_making_surfaces_corrosion-resistant\"><\/span>Electropolishing metal springs &#8211; making surfaces corrosion-resistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electropolishing treats the surfaces of stainless steel. It is primarily used to optically refine the material &#8211; for example in medical devices. A very thin layer of the surface is removed in a single operation by means of anodic dissolution. Impurities, particles, micro-cracks, structural defects and local stresses are also cleaned up. The treated surfaces are metallically pure and shiny, free of burrs and particles, closed in the microscopic range and have optimal properties of the base material. Components treated in this way have good corrosion resistance, minimized micro-roughness, improved fatigue strength and a reduced coefficient of friction. Treated surfaces also impress with their low product adhesion and reduced build-up of deposits. They can therefore be cleaned very easily and quickly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_metal_springs_for_medical_technology\"><\/span>Individual metal springs for medical technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-839\" src=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder.jpg\" alt=\"Technical springs medical technology Gutekunst Formfedern\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-wp-pid=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfeder-230x230.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Which medical regulation serves as the basis for the design of your technical spring &#8211; whether the<a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EN_60601\"> Medical technology standard DIN EN 60601-1<\/a> , which regulates the mechanical safety of medical products or DIN 6784, which defines the nature of the workpiece edges &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/welcome-to-gutekunst-formfedern-gmbh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst form springs<\/a> develops the optimal solution for your project together with you. Our manufacturing expertise with state-of-the-art production technology covers the entire development process, from the sample spring to series production. In compliance with the specified cleanliness requirements, our in-house toolmaking, CAD-based order and production control, as well as the &#8220;all-in-one&#8221; principle&#8221; with personalized order support ensure a fast and optimal order throughput for small quantities and large series.<\/p>\n<p>You need application-specific<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/form-springs-leaf-springs-and-flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Form springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Flat springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/features-spring-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Spring clips<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/made-to-measure-metal-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Metal clips<\/a> for the medical sector or medical technology? Then just send us using the following<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/request-form-springs-leaf-springs-and-flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Request button<\/a> the data of the desired technical spring including drawing or CAD data as well as the request quantity.<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/welcome-to-gutekunst-formfedern-gmbh\/\"> Gutekunst form springs<\/a> develops and manufactures individual metal springs as samples, prototypes, in small quantities and large series. We will prepare a non-binding offer for you at short notice. You can also contact our experts directly. You can reach the technical department of Gutekunst Formfedern by phone at (+49) 07445 85160 or by e-mail at <a href=\"mailto:technik@gutekunst-formfedern.de\">info@gutekunst-formfedern.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/request-form-springs-leaf-springs-and-flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><a class=\"maxbutton-7 maxbutton maxbutton-federnanfrage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/federnanfrage\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Federnanfrage<\/span><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_from_the_new_Formfedern_store\"><\/span>Benefit from the new Formfedern store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new form spring store from Gutekunst Formfedern offers several advantages in the procurement of form springs, flat springs, laser parts and sheet metal parts. Thanks to its simple operation, transparent online price calculation and fast digital processing, it is a real support for designers, technicians and purchasers. At last, it is possible to configure, calculate prices, make inquiries and place orders for tailor-made formed metal parts in an uncomplicated and time-saving manner &#8211; around the clock and with maximum transparency.<\/p>\n<p>Try it out for yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.formfedern.com\">https:\/\/shop.formfedern.com<\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-18 maxbutton maxbutton-shop-formfedern\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Formfedern-Shop\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.formfedern.com\"><span class='mb-text'>Formfedern-Shop<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/form-springs-leaf-springs-and-flat-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Form springs, leaf springs and flat springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/technical-springs-for-the-food-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical springs for the food industry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/the-most-common-types-of-corrosion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The most common types of corrosion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Individual contact springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/lasering-punching-forming-and-assembling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lasering, punching, forming and assembling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/verwendung-federstahl-und-oberflaechenbehandlung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use of spring steels and surface treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/stamping-and-forming-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stamping and forming technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A whole range of different metal springs are used in medical technology, including shaped springs, contact springs, compression springs, flat springs, leaf springs and spring clips. 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