Engineering Wave Spring Washer 3.2mm Space Constrained Wave Disc Spring
Engineering Wave Spring Washer 3.2mm Space Constrained Wave Disc Spring
Basic Properties
Place of Origin:
Sihong, China
Brand Name:
Sunzo
Certification:
CE/IATF16949/45001/14001/9001
Trading Properties
Minimum Order Quantity:
Negotiable
Price:
Negotiable
Payment Terms:
Negotiable
Product Summary
Waved springs deliver 40-60% space savings vs coil springs with equivalent load capacity. Engineered for extreme environments with materials like 17-7PH stainless and titanium. Custom solutions available with FEA simulation and AS9100D certification.
Product Custom Attributes
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Axial Space Reduction:
40-60%
Wave Count:
3-12 Waves Per Circumference
Stiffness Range:
0.5-50 N/mm
Layer Capacity:
Up To 5 Layers
Material Thickness:
0.15-2.0mm
Material Waste Reduction:
35%
Axial Space Requirement:
3.2mm
Weight Reduction:
62%
Fatigue Life:
≥150,000 Cycles
Damping Efficiency:
0.25 Critical Damping Ratio
Tensile Strength:
1380 MPa
Operating Temperature Range:
-40°C To 315°C
Yield Strength:
895 MPa
Preload Capacity:
2.5N
Load Retention:
90% At 250°C
Torque Tolerance:
±5%
Laser Cutting Tolerance:
0.01mm
Heat Treatment Temperature:
500-650°C
Standard Configurations:
200+
Cycle Durability:
10⁸+ Cycles
Product Description
Detailed Specifications & Features
Waved Spring Engineering Solutions for Space-Constrained Applications: Maximizing Performance in Compact Design
In modern engineering where miniaturization and weight optimization are critical, waved springs (wave springs) emerge as the premier elastic solution for compact design applications. Unlike conventional coil springs, their unique planar configuration—characterized by precision-formed peaks and valleys on a continuous metal ring—delivers exceptional mechanical performance within minimal axial space.
Spatial Efficiency Engineering
Waved springs achieve a 40-60% reduction in axial space compared to traditional coil springs while maintaining equivalent load-bearing capacity. Key design features include:
- Controlled Deflection Profiles: CNC-machined wave geometry (3-12 waves per circumference) enables precise load-deflection curves (0.5-50 N/mm stiffness range), critical for applications requiring micro-precision preload adjustment.
- Nested Configurations: Multi-layer designs (up to 5 layers) multiply load capacity without increasing radial footprint, ideal for compact hydraulic actuators and medical devices.
- Material Utilization: Thin-walled construction (0.15-2.0mm thickness) with optimized stress distribution reduces material waste by 35% compared to coil springs.
Performance Advantages in Compact Systems
| Performance Metric | Waved Spring (0.5mm thickness) | Coil Spring (Equivalent Load) | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axial Space Requirement | 3.2mm | 8.5mm | ISO 10243 |
| Weight Reduction | 62% | - | ASTM B221 |
| Fatigue Life (10⁶ cycles) | ≥150,000 cycles | ≥100,000 cycles | ASTM E466 |
| Damping Efficiency | 0.25 critical damping ratio | 0.18 critical damping ratio | ISO 11015 |
Material Solutions for Extreme Environments
SUNZO's waved springs are engineered with application-specific materials to address compact design challenges:
17-7 PH Stainless Steel
Offers high strength (1380 MPa tensile) and corrosion resistance for miniature medical instruments (-40°C to 315°C operating range).
Elgiloy®
Cobalt-chromium-nickel alloy with exceptional fatigue resistance, ideal for aerospace micro-actuators requiring 10⁸+ cycle durability.
Titanium Grade 5
45% lighter than steel with 895 MPa yield strength, perfect for weight-critical satellite deployment mechanisms.
Application Case Studies
Semiconductor Equipment
0.15mm-thick SUS304 waved springs provide 2.5N preload in wafer handling robots, reducing end-effector mass by 28%.
Automotive Transmission
Multi-layer Inconel X-750 springs maintain 90% load retention at 250°C in CVT systems, occupying 55% less space than coil springs.
Consumer Electronics
Custom-tapered waved springs in foldable device hinges achieve 30,000+ opening cycles with consistent torque output (±5% tolerance).
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
Our precision manufacturing process ensures reliability in compact applications:
- Laser Cutting: 0.01mm tolerance wave profiling for medical and aerospace components.
- Heat Treatment: Vacuum tempering (500-650°C) to optimize material grain structure for fatigue resistance.
- 100% Inspection: Automated optical measurement (AOI) for wave height uniformity and surface defect detection (per AS9100D).
Custom Engineering Solutions Available
SUNZO offers over 200 standard waved spring configurations (DIN 2092/2093 compliant) and rapid-turnaround customization for unique compact design challenges. Our engineering team provides FEA simulation services to optimize wave geometry, material selection, and load distribution for your specific spatial constraints. Contact us for application-specific technical datasheets and material certification (EN 10204 3.1).
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