High-Load Capacity Nested Wave Spring with Compact Design and Single-Piece Construction for Heavy-Duty Applications
High-Load Capacity Nested Wave Spring with Compact Design and Single-Piece Construction for Heavy-Duty Applications
Product Summary
Heavy-duty nested wave springs deliver high force in compact spaces. A single-piece multi-layer design outperforms stacked Belleville washers with uniform load distribution, eliminating alignment issues. Ideal for industrial clutches, high-pressure flanges, and braking systems.
Product Custom Attributes
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Compact Nested Wave Spring
,High-Load Nested Wave Spring
,Single-Piece Nested Wave Spring
Material Options:
Spring Steel (51CrV4 / 1.8159), Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (17-7PH, SUS316), High-Temperature Alloys (Inconel 718)
Layer Configurations:
2-layer, 3-layer, 4-layer
Outer Diameter:
12.0 Mm To 450.0 Mm
Load Capacity:
500 N To 200,000 N
Surface Treatment:
Shot-peened, Stress-relieved
Product Description
Detailed Specifications & Features
High-Load Alternatives to Belleville Disc Springs
Heavy-Duty Nested Wave Spring: The Compact Solution for High-Force Industrial Applications
In heavy industrial design, achieving high spring forces within small spaces is a common engineering challenge. While standard wave springs are ideal for light-to-medium loads, heavy-duty machinery often requires a stronger solution. Jiangsu Sanzhong Elastic Technology Co., Ltd. solves this with our precision-engineered Nested Wave Spring. By coiling a single piece of flat wire in multiple parallel layers, our nested wave springs multiply load capacity while matching the compact envelope of traditional disc springs.
NESTED WAVE SPRING STRUCTURE
Parallel-coiled layers act in unison to multiply force
v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
======================================= ← Multi-Layer
v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Flat Wire
Key Advantage: Delivers the high force of stacked disc springs
but functions as a single, easily installed component.
Parallel-coiled layers act in unison to multiply force
v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
======================================= ← Multi-Layer
v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Flat Wire
Key Advantage: Delivers the high force of stacked disc springs
but functions as a single, easily installed component.
Our nested wave springs offer a key advantage over traditional Belleville washers: they eliminate the alignment issues, friction variations, and manual assembly time associated with multi-disc spring stacks. The continuous, single-piece flat wire design ensures uniform load distribution and reliable operation, making it an excellent alternative for high-load industrial systems.
Target Client Applications
- Heavy-Duty Clutch Pack Assemblies: Installed in industrial drivetrains and automotive transmissions to ensure uniform plate pressure and reliable engagement.
- High-Pressure Piping Flanges: Applied to critical piping connections to maintain bolt tension during thermal expansion and minimize leak risks.
- Industrial Braking Systems: Integrated into hydraulic fail-safe caliper brakes to deliver the high initial forces required for emergency stops.
Technical Specifications & Product Parameters
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Available Materials | Premium Spring Steel (51CrV4 / 1.8159), Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (17-7PH, SUS316), and High-Temperature Alloys (Inconel 718) |
| Layer/Turn Count | Available in 2-layer, 3-layer, and 4-layer parallel nested configurations depending on load requirements |
| Outer Diameter (OD) Scope | 12.0 mm up to 450.0 mm |
| Load Rating | Designed for heavy-duty applications, capable of producing forces from 500 N to over 200,000 N |
| Surface Balance Handling | Shot-peened and stress-relieved to enhance fatigue resistance and prevent setting losses under sustained loads |
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