I have six pocketed coil springs that load a coupling connection, these are difficult to handle and easily clog with dirt. Can a Smalley Wave Spring be used to replace the coil springs in this application?
In many applications, wave springs can serve as a replacement for coil springs. For a coupling connection, a single wave spring can be designed to work along the circumference of the housing and remove the need for individually pocketed springs. We may be able to offer a standard, off-the-shelf item that can serve this need, or to achieve exact requirements we can look at a bespoke design.
How does spring performance change over time in a static application?
Typically, a spring™s performance will not change over time in a static application. However, if a spring is being compressed close to solid or is operating at elevated temperatures than it could experience some deformation or load loss. In these cases it is important that we know the environment where the spring operates to ensure optimum performance.