Compression Springs are open-coil helical springs wound or constructed to oppose compression along the axis of wind.It apply a force by compressing or pushing on them.Typically they are cylindrical helical springs made out round wire.However they can be made conical, oval, barrel or virtually any other shape. The wire can also be round, square or rectangular.
There are four different end types for a compression spring; the most common being closed and ground. Other end types include closed only, open only, and open and ground.