Engineering notes
Concise notes for buyers comparing spring types, material choices, load behavior, wire form details and ordering context.
A facilities purchasing manager shares what a torsion spring looks like, why the search landed at lee-spring.com, and how the same order fixed a pressure washer 4000 psi and a towable air compressor.
By Maren JorgensenA Lee Spring quality inspector on what actually matters when buying compression springs, torsion springs, washers, and garage door torsion springs. Includes rejection data, spec stories, and an honest look at when custom engineering is worth it.
By Maren JorgensenA procurement-minded FAQ covering LEE Spring products, garage door torsion springs, CAGE codes, the Washington and Lee spring break 2026 mix-up, and more.
By Maren JorgensenA practical look at why garage door torsion springs fail, why cheap replacements are rarely cheap, and why total cost thinking changes the decision.
By Maren JorgensenReplacing a garage door torsion spring isn't always a DIY job, and it isn't always a pro job. Here's how to tell which of three scenarios you're in, with measurement tips and safety warnings from Lee Spring Company LLC.
By Maren JorgensenA procurement manager explains why cheap replacement springs for air compressors, pressure washers, and garage doors create hidden costs, safety risk, and a bad impression with customers.
By Maren JorgensenOne procurement buyer's mistake log: why lee-spring, spring washers, air compressor parts on Amazon, and keyless door lock keypads all point to the same rule—buy the spec, not the photo.
By Maren JorgensenAn office administrator answers the air compressor questions that actually cross a buyer's desk—framing nailer SCFM, 2-gallon portables, 25 hp systems—and why Lee Spring Co. shows up in the same purchase orders.
By Maren Jorgensen