Auto
Draco has been designing and manufacturing suspension springs for all levels of racing for over 15 years. The custom nature of Draco’s springs were a perfect fit for NASCAR race teams. Draco’s racing springs have expanded into off-road, ATVs, Snow Mobiles, and Dirt Bikes. Production vehicles such as the Mustang and Ford F-150 have included Draco’s springs in their suspension.
Mass Transit
For many years, large metro transit authorities have relied on Draco’s springs for their subway systems. Most of the “people movers” in large airports utilize them as well.
Medical Devices
When quality matters, doctors and nurses around the world rely on Draco to design and manufacture tools that assist in surgeries.
Draco also manufactured thousands of springs that were used in
ventilators to help seriously ill Covid patients.
Military
The US military relies on Draco’s quality in many different applications.
Every branch of the US military utilizes these springs.
- Tanks
- Ships
- Submarines
- Armored Vehicles
- Jet Aircraft
- Ships
- Missle Guidance Systems
Mining
Mining was one of Draco’s original markets when the company opened its doors in 1969. Today, mining continues to be one of Draco’s largest markets for pigtail springs. Draco’s proprietary pigtail design and manufacturing process continue to dominate the market. Draco continues to supply springs for:
- Vibratory Shakers
- Water Blasting
- Earth Moving Equipment
- Rock Crushers
Nasa
Draco has been partnering with NASA since the Apollo Moon Program in
1969. Draco designed and manufactured springs that were included on the Apollo rocket and capsule, as well as the Moon buggy. Also, Draco’s springs have served applications on the Space Shuttle, Hubble Telescope, and numerous satellites. Today, Draco continues to supply springs and wire forms to the SpaceX program.
Oil Field
Draco got its start in the Oil & Gas industry. Today, Oil & Gas represents 60% of Draco’s annual business. For over 50 years, Draco has supplied springs and wire forms to all of the giants in the industry. Applications include:
- Downhole Tools
- Drilling Equipment
- Seismic Equipment
- Nitrogen Service Units
Pumps
Since 1969, Draco has supplied springs and wire forms for all types of pumps in every application.
Valves
In 1969, valve springs put Draco on the map. For over 50 years, Draco has supplied springs with the tightest tolerances for:
- Safety Valves
- Control Valves
- Butterfly Valves
- Gate Valves
- Subsea Valves
Other
Over its 50+ year history, Draco has and continues to supply springs to virtually every industry – including:
- Theme Park Rides
- Farm Equipment
- Snow Plows
- Rail Cars
- Elevators
- Fitness
- Football Sleds
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Power
- Regulators/Actuators