A Spring steel pipe lock spring, also known simply as a cooler and washing machine spring a specialized type of mechanical spring designed to provide a returning force when compressed or twisted. It is commonly used in applications where a rotational force needs to be applied or where an object needs to return to its original position after being displaced.
The design of a pipe lock spring typically consists of a spring steel material wound into a grip position. This configuration allows the spring to compress or extend along its axis while providing resistance to twisting or bending forces.