A wave spring is made from coiled flat wire with waves added to give it a spring effect. Wave springs are superior to coil springs in certain applications because they provide lower work heights with the same force. This not only provides for space savings, but also smaller assemblies that use less materials, hence lower production costs.
Our supplier coils pre-tempered flat wire made from rolled round wire as raw material. The on-edge-coiling process creates a circle with one or more turns to specifications in any diameter and any number of specific designed waves.
Flat Wire Wave Springs versus Conventional Stampings
No material waste compared to stamped parts
Rolled flat wire features edges with a radius—NO DAMAGE TO SHAFT/BORE
No stamping burrs eliminates the grinding process
No stamping through the metal grain--microstructures remain intact
Microstructure offers better strength because the line of force in circumferential direction is not disturbed; risk of fatigue cracking and inconsistent loading in a lot is minimized
Wave Spring Types
Multi Turn Wave Springs
Decreasing spring rate is proportional to the number of turns: More turns equals less force.
Used for low force applications with large deflections.
Utilizes nearly 1/2 the space as helical compression springs while producing the same force.
Light (WSL)
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Medium (WSM)
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Heavy (WSR)
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Single Turn Wave Springs
Ideal for short deflection applications with low to medium forces.
Offered in a number of waves and material thicknesses.
Designed for a wide range of bore and rod diameters.
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