
Wave Springs - Smalley
A Smalley Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring, also known as a Flat Wire Compression Spring, prevents the valve handle from undesired rotation by maintaining a constant load and engaging the …
Wave Spring Guide: A Brief Overview - Smalley
Smalley provides an innovative and unique type of spring called a wave spring. What is a Wave Spring? Springs play a vital role in countless applications, offering essential force and motion …
Top 6 Advantages of a Wave Spring - Smalley
Top 6 Reasons to Use a Wave Spring . REDUCE AXIAL SPACE. Spring operating height can be reduced by up to 50%. In applications with tight space constraints, Crest-to-Crest wave …
Single-Turn Wave Springs - Smalley
This Smalley Wave Spring series is designed to fit into a bore with a light snap to assure perfect concentricity between the wave spring and assembly. When these narrow-section wave …
Wavo - Round Wire Wave Spring | Smalley
Wavo Springs are produced from round-section wire to provide higher loads while maintaining the accurate loading found in wave springs. As an alternative to Belleville Springs, the Wavo …
Wave Spring Application Examples - Smalley
The Smalley Wave Spring applies pressure to precisely load the carbon face against a mating surface, properly sealing fluids. The wave spring operates over a fixed working range and …
Design a Custom Wave Spring - Smalley
Looking for a custom, application specific wave spring? Smalley engineers are available for free design consultations! Our engineers have designed thousands of custom springs, across …
Understanding Wave Springs: Key Factors Influencing ... - Smalley
Wave springs are a versatile type of spring with a unique design. They offer a more compact solution than a coil spring for applications requiring some form of loading. In this Ask the …
Wave Spring vs. Coil Spring - Smalley
What's the Difference Between a Wave Spring and a Coil Spring? Custom or standard, Smalley takes great pride in its unparalleled dedication to delivering quality wave spring solutions for a …
Ask the Expert - Wave Spring Compression and Load | Smalley
When a wave spring is compressed, does its diameter increase? What happens to the spring load at work height if the outside diameter is confined? The diameter of a wave spring grows as it is …