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- Lids
- Bottoms
- Compactor Parts
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
- Roll-Off Container Parts
- Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
- Lids
- Bottoms
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Compactor Parts
Power UnitsElectrical PartsLimit/Safety/Photo/Press. SwitchesButtons/Switches/Keys/LegendsHydraulic PartsCylindersOther Compactor Parts30 MMPanels And ControlsMotorsMotor Starters / Transformers / FusesAccessories Electrical30 MM Key Switch30 MM Selector Switch30 MM Push Only Switch30 MM Legends30 MM Contacts And Replacement Keys22.5 MM
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
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Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
Heil Replacement PartsMcNeilus Replacement PartsTarp Systems & PartsRoll-Off Hoist/Hook Hoist PartsRoll-off / Hook Hoist PartsCurrotto Can Replacement PartsCables & StrapsRollers & AccessoriesSheave Pulleys & PinsHoist CylindersContainer Securement System & PartsRoll Off Hydraulics,Filters,& PneumaticsRoll-Off ElectricalCurotto Can Replacement CylindersCurotto Can Body Replacement PartsCurotto Can Grabber Beam PartsCurotto Can Slide Assembly PartsCurotto Can Hydraulics & PneumaticsOther Manufacturer Replacement Parts
POWER UNIT, PLC 3 PH 10 HP 12 GPM W/15' CNTRLS
Part # : A.PUX.LC.3.10
4/36/2.5R/31.25 COMPACTOR CYL. (BY PASS)
Part # : C.CYL.436.BP
5/50/2.5R/42 COMPACT. CYL (BY-PASS)
Part # : C.CYL.550.BP
AB 30MM CYLINDER LOCK PUSH BUTTON (KEY SWITCH) WITH GUARDED BEZEL WITH 2 NO
Part # : C.AB30.NX970
1.25" PIN FOR COMP. CYL - UNIVERSAL ADJ. (with COLLAR, SCREW & NUT)
Part # : C.CYL.PIN.9
Compactor Springs — Door, Latch & Tensioning
Replacement springs for industrial trash compactors — door springs, latch springs, tensioning and compression springs. The small components that keep doors closed, latches engaged, and tensioning systems under load.
What this page covers
Springs fail by metal fatigue — they don't fail catastrophically, they gradually lose force until they can't perform their function. A door spring that's lost 30% of its force can't hold a chamber door closed against weather; a latch spring that's lost 50% lets the latch disengage at the wrong moment.
PRT stocks the most-replaced springs in standard sizes and force ratings: extension springs (door and latch returns), compression springs (tensioning), and torsion springs (door operators).
How to choose
Match by spring type (extension, compression, torsion), free length, wire diameter, and spring rate or force at working length.
When replacing a fatigued spring, also inspect the mating hardware (hooks, anchors, slides). A new spring on worn hardware fails fast.
Spring categories
- Door return springsExtension springs that pull doors closed.
- Latch springsHold latch hooks engaged.
- Tensioning springsMaintain force on cable assemblies and tensioning systems.
- Torsion springsDoor operators and tension applications.
- Custom-spec springsSpecialty springs for non-standard compactor applications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my compactor spring is fatigued?
Measure the free length and compare to spec — most springs are within tolerance when new and lose 10-20% of free length when fatigued. Also look for visible kinks, twists, or corrosion.
Are PRT compactor springs OEM-equivalent?
Yes. PRT springs match OEM free length, wire diameter, and spring rate. They install in the same mounting points as the original.
Can I substitute a higher-rate spring for a standard one?
Usually not. A stronger spring stresses the mounting hardware and may cause the mating components (latches, doors) to bind or fail. Stay with the OEM-spec spring rate.
How long do compactor door springs last?
Typically 5-10 years for extension springs in standard service. Springs in continuous high-cycle applications (every chamber-door cycle) wear faster — sometimes only 2-3 years.