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Why do spring hangers have travel stops?

Travel stops are located in spring hangers in order to:

1.) set the initial spring compression at the initial (or cold) load

2.) lock the spring into position whenever hydro testing is performed.

Travel Stops Shown on a Variable Spring Support
Travel Stops Shown on a Variable Spring Support

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