Spring Balances – Repairing

  • You cannot repair a spring once it has gone past its elastic limit.
  • The best solution is to ensure the end cap doesn’t come off – that’s how the spring over-stretches.
  • Glue the base/ end cap to the tube, to prevent students over stretching the springs. Sikaflex glue is recommended.
  • Superglue works well. A drop each side and push parts together, the glue will spread around.

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