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Wave spring or not? That is the question of Gutekunst here
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The manufacturer of quality springs Gutekunst feathers is considering whether or not to include wave springs in his portfolio in the future. The Wave spring, also called axial wave spring or just wave spring, is made from coiled flat wire. It gets its spring effect from the incorporated shaft. With a reduced installation height of up to 50% compared to the conventional one Compression spring, it is a space-saving alternative for static to medium dynamic use.
Despite its reduced height, a wave spring can same force as a compression spring produce. The required spring constant can be determined and produced by the number of turns, waves and wave sizes. As a rule, the spring constant for wave springs is only implemented linearly.
Wave spring in case of lack of space
Wave springs are ideal for applications with tight radial and axial installation spaces. A wave spring also has a lower weight than a comparable compression spring. The wave spring offers the same force and requires less installation space. However, their higher manufacturing cost is a disadvantage. The spring travel is also smaller, but can easily be increased with a series connection. The greater hysteresis of the springs is also a disadvantage due to the structural properties.
Here you can about the question votewhether Gutekunst should include wave springs in its product range or not: https://blog.federnshop.com/interesse-wellenfedern/