Spring Separators
Overview
Are you spending valuable time trying to detangle balled up springs? Are your employees not being as productive because they must separate springs instead of working on production? If so, you need the Tekda line of Spring Separators. Just drop your balled up springs and the Detangler will separate them in seconds saving you thousands in labor. We have a model for most sizes of springs including the Micro, Mini and Big Spring Separators. Give us a call or fill out an RFQ and we will get out a no obligation quote. Not sure if this product is right for you? Send us your troubled springs and we will run them through our line of Spring Detanglers and send a video of how they did for FREE!
Detanglers/Separators
Spring detanglers and automatic spring separators are usually tabletop, portable units that will either separate springs
Feeders
Speedfeeders are designed to deliver an oriented spring directly to an assembly point on demand. Novo’s Tekda-designed speed-feeder can deliver oriented springs to up to six separate assembly points independently, on demand anywhere within a radius of 12 feet (4 meters). Speedfeeders can be equipped with optional spring pick point escapements for assisted manual assembly applications.
Sorting Features
To accommodate the wide range of spring types and sizes utilized in the industry today, Novo Precision offers spring sorting devices with the following features:
- Multiple styles and configurations
- Spring separating rates as fast as 1,500 ppm
- Spring OD up to .196” (5 mm)
- Spring lengths up to .788” (20 mm)
- 115V or 230V power supply
- Up to six separate delivery points for separating springs
Spring Separating
Separating springs with a spring detangler is a simple but crucial step in maintaining efficient flow on any manufacturing or assembly line that handles coiled components. When springs are bulk-packaged or transported, they naturally nest, intertwine, and form clusters. These tangles slow down automated feeders, create inconsistent part presentation, and increase manual intervention. A spring detangler solves this problem by gently agitating, vibrating, or rotating the batch to tease individual springs apart without damaging their coils or altering their mechanical properties.
The detangler works by leveraging controlled motion: springs are introduced into a chamber or bowl where movement causes them to separate and spread out. As the springs lift, shift, and reorient, the machine’s internal geometry prevents them from re-nesting. Once separated, they can be metered out to downstream equipment such as vibratory bowls, conveyors, or pick-and-place systems. This allows operators to feed springs at a predictable, continuous rate, supporting higher throughput and reducing stoppages.
Using a spring detangler also reduces labor costs. Instead of employees manually pulling springs apart—an inefficient and repetitive task—the detangler handles bulk separation automatically. This reduces ergonomic strain and improves consistency. Additionally, detanglers minimize equipment wear by ensuring only single, properly oriented springs enter feeders, preventing jams and misfeeds.
For manufacturers working with compression, extension, torsion, or specialty wire forms, a spring detangler enhances reliability across the entire process. It doesn’t just speed up production; it stabilizes it. By delivering cleanly separated springs, the machine ensures smoother automation, fewer rejects, and a more predictable, high-quality output.
Free Demo
Novo Precision will perform a free demonstration test on your submitted spring samples and provide video proof of the spring separating capability of these automatic spring separators before you purchase it. Contact us to learn about equipment trial evaluations!
Autiomatic Spring Detangling and Delivery System for coil springs supplied in bulk.
Spring Detanglers
Spring Feeder
FAQs
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What is a spring detangler?
A spring detangler is a device designed to automatically separate tangled springs for manufacturing and assembly applications. Novo Precision’s Tekda (formerly Colombi) spring detanglers help reduce manual labor, improve efficiency, and streamline spring handling processes by automatically separating springs for feeding and assembly operations.
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What are automatic spring separators used for?
Automatic spring separators are used to separate, orient, and feed springs in manufacturing environments. These systems help improve production speed and consistency while reducing downtime caused by tangled or misaligned springs. Novo Precision offers spring separator equipment for manual load devices, bulk handling, point placement, and automated assembly systems.
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What types of springs can Novo Precision’s spring feeding equipment handle?
Novo Precision’s spring feeding devices and spring separators are designed to accommodate a wide range of spring sizes and configurations. Systems can handle springs with outside diameters up to 0.196” (5 mm) and lengths up to 0.788” (20 mm), depending on the application requirements.
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How do spring feeding systems improve manufacturing efficiency?
Spring feeding systems automate the process of separating, orienting, and delivering springs directly to assembly points. This reduces labor-intensive manual sorting, minimizes production interruptions, improves consistency, and increases throughput in automated manufacturing environments.
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What industries use spring feeding devices and spring separators?
Spring feeding devices and automatic spring separators are commonly used in industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics assembly, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, consumer products, and precision industrial assembly applications where accurate spring placement and orientation are required.
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What is a spring speedfeeder?
A spring speedfeeder is an automated spring feeder system designed to deliver oriented springs directly to assembly stations on demand. Novo Precision’s Tekda-designed speedfeeders can deliver springs independently to up to six separate assembly points within a 12-foot radius using custom airflow separation technology.
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Can spring separators reduce manual labor?
Yes. Automatic spring separators and spring detanglers significantly reduce the need for manual spring sorting and untangling. By automating spring handling processes, manufacturers can save labor hours, improve operator productivity, and reduce repetitive handling tasks.
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How fast can Novo Precision’s spring sorting equipment separate springs?
Novo Precision’s spring sorting equipment can achieve spring separating rates as fast as 1,500 parts per minute (ppm), depending on the spring type, size, and application requirements.
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What power options are available for spring feeding equipment?
Novo Precision spring feeding equipment is available with both 115V and 230V power supply options to support a variety of manufacturing environments and international applications.
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Does Novo Precision offer spring feeding equipment testing or demonstrations?
Yes. Novo Precision offers free demonstration testing for customer-submitted spring samples. Customers can send in challenging or difficult-to-handle springs, and Novo Precision will run them through our in-house spring separators and provide video proof of the spring separation and feeding automation capabilities before your purchase.
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Can Novo Precision customize spring feeding solutions?
Yes. Novo Precision provides multiple spring feeding device configurations and customized spring automation solutions designed to meet unique spring handling, separating, orienting, and delivery requirements for specific manufacturing applications.
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What is the difference between a spring separator and a spring feeder?
A spring separator is designed to untangle and separate springs from bulk containers, while a spring feeder delivers oriented springs directly to an assembly point or production station. Many automated systems combine both spring separation and feeding functions for streamlined manufacturing automation.
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Why choose Tekda spring detanglers and separators from Novo Precision?
Tekda (formerly Colombi) spring detanglers and spring separators are designed for reliable spring automation, high-speed separating performance, and flexible delivery configurations. Novo Precision provides application support, free spring evaluations, custom solutions, and proven spring handling expertise for complex manufacturing applications.