已经制定了螺旋弹簧的规格，并推荐给主要的压缩和拉伸工程师。它仅限于对项目的简要介绍，这将促进弹簧制造商和弹簧用户充分了解成品弹簧的主要实际要求。如果需要更高的精度，并且增加的成本是合理的，则可以获得更接近的公差。有关弹簧设计的基本概念和许多细节，请参阅SAE信息报告手册《螺旋弹簧和螺旋弹簧的设计和应用》，SAE HS 795，可从宾夕法尼亚州沃伦代尔的SAE总部获得。 指定设计信息的统一方法如SAE J1122《螺旋弹簧典型设计检查表》所示。考虑了两种类型的螺旋弹簧:通用汽车和机动车悬架用的热卷压缩弹簧。一般汽车用冷弯压缩和拉伸弹簧。本推荐规程使用符合SAE TSB 003规定的SI（公制）单位。

This recommended practice has been developed to assist engineers and designers in the preparation of specifications for the major types of helical compression and extension springs. It is restricted to a concise presentation of items which will promote an adequate understanding between spring manufacturer and spring user of the major practical requirements in the finished spring. Closer tolerances are obtainable where greater accuracy is required and the increased cost is justified.For the basic concepts underlying the spring design and for many of the details see the SAE Information Report MANUAL ON DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF HELICAL AND SPIRAL SPRINGS, SAE HS 795, which is available from SAE Headquarters in Warrendale, PA 15096. A uniform method for specifying design information is shown in the TYPICAL DESIGN CHECK LISTS FOR HELICAL SPRINGS, SAE J1122.Two types of helical springs are considered:Hot-coiled compression springs for general automotive use as well as for motor vehicle suspensions.Cold-wound compression and extension springs for general automotive use.This recommended practice uses SI (metric) units in accordance with the provisions of SAE TSB 003.