Quote:
|
Originally Posted by e9999
spring rate meaning absolute deflection length per unit weight, I guess?
|
Spring rate definition:
Amount of force required to compress the coil spring a given distance, generally 1-inch (US).
For every inch of spring compression, the spring pressure increases by the
specified rate, i.e. 1 inch = 300 pounds, 2" = 600 pounds for the 300 pound
rated spring.
This is assuming a constant rate spring. Of course spring rates can be variable (non-linear) as well, a characteristic created by the changes in the geometry of the coil such as coil pitch (angle of the coil turns) or barrel diameter.
So, it would be possible for two springs to have the same spring rate during the first 1-inch of compression/load but have different spring rate characteristics as the load is increased.
Not sure if OME just lists the rate for the initial 1-inch or an average across the spring as IIRC the OME are variable rate (which would give the ability to soften ride but still stand up to a load or reduce corner lean when pressed).