What is a Valve Spring?
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Valve spring is a small tool that ensures the timely seating and tight fit of the valve, preventing the valve from bouncing during engine vibration, which could compromise its sealing performance. The valve spring is located between the cylinder head and the spring seat at the end of the valve stem. It is usually made of high-quality alloy steel wire and undergoes heat treatment to enhance its fatigue strength. To prevent corrosion, the spring surface should be galvanized or phosphated. Both ends of the spring must be ground flat and perpendicular to the spring axis to prevent tilting during operation. The function of the valve spring is to overcome the inertial force of the valve and its transmission components during the valve closing process, preventing gaps between the transmission components due to inertial forces. It ensures the timely seating and tight fit of the valve, preventing bouncing during engine vibration, which could damage its sealing performance.