Wave Springs
A single-turn wave spring for light axial preload and take-up where a conventional coil spring would occupy too much height.
Single-turn wave springs use one circular turn with formed waves to create axial compliance. They are especially useful for removing play, maintaining contact or applying a light preload in shallow spaces. The available radial wall and seating surfaces usually matter more than free length in the conventional coil-spring sense.
Flat-wire forming and controlled wave geometry determine repeatability. For small preload values, thickness and free-height tolerance can have a large effect, so the functional load point should be included in inspection.
Made to Order
This category is reviewed from the drawing and working requirement rather than from a fixed public stock list.
Radial-wall / groove-fit design practice consistent with common wave-spring manufacturer series (e.g. crest-to-crest, gap or overlap types); each manufacturer maintains its own proprietary series, so no single public cross-brand standard exists
301/302 stainless, 17-7 PH, carbon spring steel
Working force and number of waves are engineered for the specific groove and required force; provide bore/shaft fit and travel for a quotation.
Next Design Decisions
Once the spring style is selected, confirm how it works in the assembly, which material suits the environment, how it will be manufactured and which dimensions and performance points should be controlled on the drawing.
Applications
Review best-fit uses, assembly constraints and situations where another spring style may be a better choice.
View application guidance →Materials
Stainless and carbon spring strip are common. 17-7 PH or other higher-strength stainless options may be considered when more load or temperature margin is needed in a compact section.
Compare spring materials →Manufacturing
Review forming, heat treatment, secondary operations, inspection and the path from first samples to repeat production.
View manufacturing capabilities →Engineering Data
Use the engineering library to review materials, sizing considerations and applicable standards for the custom design.
Open Spring Engineering Guide →Material Direction
The links below are selection guides, not a claim that every grade is suitable for every size or load.
Compare Designs
Use these alternatives when the available space, connection style, travel or force direction changes.
Wave Springs
A multi-turn wave spring for more axial travel than a single-turn wave form can provide while keeping the package lower than many conventional coil springs.
Wave Springs
A washer-like wave spring for light preload, tolerance take-up and rattle control in very shallow axial spaces.
Disc Springs / Belleville Washers
Conical disc springs referenced to DIN 2093 / DIN EN 16983 for high axial force in short travel, with stack arrangements available to change total force and deflection.
Product Questions
Usually short travel relative to its diameter. If the assembly needs a long working stroke, a multi-turn wave spring or helical compression spring may be more appropriate.
Sometimes, but their load-deflection behavior and seating are different. The required force, travel and radial space should drive the choice.
RFQ
A drawing is ideal. If you do not have one yet, provide the dimensions, load or torque, travel, environment and expected quantity that matter in the assembly.
CustomSprings Engineering Catalog
Send your dimensions, quantity and drawing for engineering review.
