The rings and springs manufacturer has recently expanded their Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring Series, specifically their C (imperial) and CM (metric) Series. Standard sizes are now available from stock down to .188” and 5mm in diameter.
Crest-to-crest wave springs are designed to replace helical compression springs.
These springs are pre-stacked in a series to decrease the spring rate proportional to the number of turns, and are designed to eliminate the need to keep wave crests aligned. Because the spring is integrally formed, wave peaks hold their configuration.
Additionally, crest-to-crest springs develop similar forces to helical compression springs, but occupy only one-half or less of the same axial space.
Crest-to-crest springs are best suited for applications requiring low to medium spring rates and large deflections, with low to medium forces.
“Smalley was the originator of the crest-to-crest wave spring,” said Darryl McBride, Smalley’s director of engineering.
“I was amazed when I saw our springs coiled up to 12 feet in diameter, but what surprised me even more was how much engineering went into designing them smaller. Our expanded spring series will open up possibilities for designers in the medical, computer and robotics industries, where wave springs couldn’t fit before.”
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Smalley stated in a release that the company’s engineers are capable of designing custom solutions for any application, down to .157” or 4mm in diameter.
Smalley meets international standards including ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, AS9100 and ISO 14001.
To learn more about Smalley Steel Ring Company and read the newest expansions to the Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring Series, download Smalley's Series Expansion Flyer.