Serpentine Coil Springs (Zig Zag Springs) – Upholstery Springs | Intercounty Supplies

Bring strength, comfort, and modern reliability to your furniture projects with Serpentine Coil Springs, also known as Zig Zag Springs, from Intercounty Supplies – one of the UK’s leading suppliers of professional upholstery materials and components.

Designed for long-lasting seating support, serpentine springs feature a continuous S-shaped design that delivers exceptional flexibility and comfort while maintaining shape and tension over time. Favoured by upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, and restoration experts, these springs are easy to install, cost-effective, and suitable for both domestic and commercial seating.

Whether you’re re-upholstering a sofa, repairing dining chairs, or building new furniture frames, Intercounty’s Serpentine Coil Springs provide the perfect combination of strength, efficiency, and durability.

Key Features

• Design: Continuous zig-zag (serpentine) coil structure for even tension and reliable seating support.

• Material: Manufactured from high-tensile tempered steel for superior strength and flexibility.

• Size Options:

  • 9 Gauge (SZZ9): Heavier-duty spring for firm support and high-traffic seating.

  • 11 Gauge (SZZ11): Slightly lighter gauge for softer seating comfort.

• Length: Supplied in 100” / 30m coils, allowing you to cut exact lengths for each project.

• Finish: Rust-resistant coating ensures long-term durability and professional presentation.

• Installation: Easy to attach directly to frames with clips or hooks, saving time in workshop environments.

• Trade Availability: Supplied in bulk coils with trade customer discounts available for workshops and furniture manufacturers.

Benefits

• Quick & Easy Installation: Unlike traditional coil springs, serpentine springs attach directly to the furniture frame, significantly reducing setup time.

• Custom Lengths: The 30m coil design allows upholsterers to cut springs to the exact length required for each job, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

• Exceptional Comfort & Support: The continuous S-shape provides uniform weight distribution and consistent tension, preventing sagging and ensuring comfort over years of use.

• Durable Construction: High-tensile steel resists stretching and deformation, even under heavy load or daily wear.

• Rust-Resistant Finish: Protects against corrosion in humid or variable environments, extending service life.

• Ideal for Modern Builds: Commonly used in new furniture manufacturing thanks to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and reliable performance.

• Reduces Maintenance Costs: Long lifespan means fewer replacements and consistent quality for both domestic and commercial installations.

• Trade Value: Available in bulk coils at competitive prices, with additional trade customer discounts for large orders.

• Trusted by Professionals: Used by upholsterers, furniture restorers, and manufacturers across the UK for decades.

Applications

Serpentine Coil Springs are one of the most popular modern seating support systems in professional upholstery and furniture production. Their adaptability and strength make them ideal for a wide variety of projects, including:

• Sofas & Armchairs: Provides reliable seat and back support in both traditional and modern furniture.

• Dining Chairs & Stools: Offers firm, long-lasting comfort with reduced sagging.

• Commercial Seating: Perfect for hotels, restaurants, and office furniture that experiences frequent use.

• Caravan & Campervan Upholstery: Ideal for compact, lightweight seating systems.

• Marine & Motorhome Seating: Provides dependable support in mobile or moisture-prone environments.

• Re-Upholstery & Furniture Restoration: An excellent replacement option for repairing broken or worn-out springs.

Why Choose Intercounty Supplies?

With over 30 years of experience, Intercounty Supplies has become one of the UK’s leading upholstery suppliers. We’re trusted by professionals across the trade for delivering quality materials, expert service, and reliable products that perform.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Three decades of upholstery industry expertise.

• High-tensile steel springs tested for strength and flexibility.

• Fast, reliable UK-wide delivery from our own fleet of vehicles.

• Friendly, expert support for all upholstery and manufacturing needs.

• Bulk trade customer discounts available on all major upholstery supplies.

Our Serpentine Coil Springs are precision-made for consistent quality, helping upholsterers achieve perfect seat comfort and structure with minimal effort.

FAQs

What are serpentine coil springs?
They’re continuous zig-zag springs made from tempered steel, used in upholstery to provide support and flexibility in seats and backs.

What’s the difference between 9 and 11 gauge?

• 9 Gauge (SZZ9): Thicker and firmer – ideal for heavy-use seating.

• 11 Gauge (SZZ11): Slightly lighter – offers softer, more flexible support.

How are they supplied?
In convenient 30m (100”) coils, allowing you to cut each spring to your exact required length.

Can I use them for re-upholstery?
Yes – they’re perfect for repairing or upgrading existing furniture by replacing worn-out or broken springs.

Do you offer trade pricing?
Yes – bulk trade customer discounts are available for workshops, upholsterers, and furniture manufacturers ordering in larger quantities.

Order Today

Get long-lasting comfort, flexibility, and professional-grade seating support with Serpentine Coil Springs (Zig Zag Springs) from Intercounty Supplies. Perfect for furniture manufacturing, re-upholstery, and restoration projects, these springs are easy to install, strong, and built to last.

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