Helical spring

Classification

plastics samples and industry
manufacturing process
extrusion

Description

A helical close coiled spring probably used for lighting application, made of fluorescent pink extruded acrylic, circa 1960s. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Object number

PHSL : 276

Rights

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Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Method

extruded

Material

plastic

PMMA

polymethyl methacrylate

acrylic

Dimensions

Length

65mm

Diameter

48mm

Colour

pink